Panniers

[JimmyJ]

2nd post. Purchased a vintage electric cafe. Any suggestions for pannier options?

 

[Richard GS]

Not enough information to provide an answer. What is a vintage electric cafe? Picture? What type of rack does it have? What kind of panniers are you looking for?

 

[rich c]

There web site shows a really low mount rack. Did you buy their rack or aftermarket? Not sure what is going to work with that low mount, sorry.

 

[christob]

My VEB Cafe has the Velo Orange Campeur rack... I'm currently using a Bontrager "city shopper" pannier on one side. (I had a Banjo Brothers canvas with brown leather trim before which I liked, but was just too small in the end...) This one is quite roomy; holds my work clothes and lunch on commutes with space left over. Not 100% waterproof like an Ortleib roll top, but, if I recall, also under $80.

 

[JimmyJ]

Same rack as you Christob. Velo orange campeur rack. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[PowerMe]

I don't have that same rack but I purchased this pannier ($40)

You can also find it on eBay.

https://electricbikereview.com/foru...e-pannier-direct-from-china-aliexpress.24635/

 

[Gator]

Hey Friends
Check out Etsy. They have some awesome choices for panniers in lots of different price ranges and styles.

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=bike panniers

 

[mrgold35]

Also depends if you need them to be water proof, need a top rack bag also or just panniers, easy to remove for security, must stay on 24/7, and what is the max capacity you need for worst case.

I also have an Osprey commuter backpack when I work commute. I would go for panniers with more capacity than less. There were times when I needed my commuter backpack, top rack bag, and both side panniers to work commute in winter because it would be in the 20s in the morning and 45-55 degrees by afternoon. Needed the extra space to store 2 sets of riding gear for the temp swing along with my lunch, work cloths, and extra stuff for flats.

 

[JimmyJ]

Ended up ordering Ortlieb sport roller pair from moosejaw.com. They have 20% off. Let see how they do. First panniers ever.

https://www.moosejaw.com/product/ortlieb-sport-roller-free-pannier-pair_10379472

 

[Gator]

I ended up buying these Timbuk2 tandem panniers. They work very nice; good, simple, utilitarian design. Haven't had the chance to test them out in severe weather yet, but those days are not far away.