I like the looks of the Brooks panniers and if they were a gift I would use them and be happy as a clam. Who cares if the flaps don't come down as far. I'd use a plastic bag inside and forget about it or I'd get some rain covers for real monsoons. The fabric going over the top should support the bags fine and I don't see a problem modifying them with a strap for the bottom to attach to the rack. You have to think how many times will you be riding in a downpour on the 2-3 trips you will take each year. I'd go for the classic looks, especially if they are going on a Riv or other classic style bike. I like the way they roll up as shown on the site photo along with their simple construction and style.
On Dec 26, 8:24 am, William Henderson <[email protected]> wrote: > I just got a set of Brooks panniers as a gift yesterday. I've > inspected them a bit and they appear to be quite well made, handsome, > and quite capacious. I'm out of town and so haven't had a chance to > see how they might fit on the back of my bike. Anyway, I was hoping > to solicit the opinions of anyone that might have used these bags? > Not sure if it's because they are new or so expensive, but there isn't > much info about them online. Certainly not a thorough review. Just > looking at them, they seem to be primarily designed as commuters or > grocery haulers. The flaps, for example, don't seem like they'd do a > great job keeping out water. Also, I'm not sure how they'll ride when > full since they have no stiffener. What I'm really looking for is > some panniers that are stylish enough for everyday use but also > perform adequately on longer rides and tours. Are these it? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
