On Sunday, August 17, 2014 3:41:03 AM UTC-7, Peter Adler wrote:
There are roll-top pannier people, and there are flappy-top pannier
people. The only way to find out which one you *really* are is to buy the
other kind of panniers, ride around with them for a while, and realize how
much
There are roll-top pannier people, and there are flappy-top pannier people.
The only way to find out which one you *really* are is to buy the other
kind of panniers, ride around with them for a while, and realize how much
you hate them.
I used to ride around town with a full set of purple
Anne, I think your are reading way too much into this. Back when Carsick
first started making bags I wanted one of their barrel bags. At that time
it was my impression the wife ran the business and he made the bags. She
responded to all my e-mails, was willing to meet me personally on a
you have a good point Matt. Reviewing my e-mails from Brian and Monica
when we were waiting for olive canvas from their supplier, I had many more
contacts with Monica.
On Saturday, August 16, 2014 11:11:19 AM UTC-5, hangtownmatt wrote:
Anne, I think your are reading way too much into this.
Hi Anne,
Thanks for your advice!
On Friday, August 15, 2014 11:48:55 AM UTC-7, Anne Paulson wrote:
I have Ortlieb roll-top panniers, which I have used on many
long and short tours.
Would you choose the Ortliebs over either the Carsick or SackVille panniers
for touring and camping? If
Thanks, Richard! My question exactly, who not too long ago traded Ortlieb
Packer Pluses for Rollers.
For my own uses, largely grocery getting, the Rollers are better because
they have a much simpler closing system -- no flap, neck, drawstring,
multiple super-imposed straps. But I am puzzled as to
I would choose the Ortliebs over the Carsick or Sackville panniers
because the Ortliebs have a better attachment mechanism. The hooks
lock onto your rack, wrapping completely around the rack. To engage
them, you just put the hook over the rack and push down. To disengage,
you pull up the handle,
Hi everyone,
I am looking for a set of panniers, and I've been considering both a set
from Carsick Designs and the Sackville TourSacks for my new-to-me Sam.
I've seen a few people on the list recommend the Carsick panniers, and a
few people express mild dissatisfaction with the TourSacks. I
My son has a pair of the TourSacks. I think I bought them on sale.
They remain permanently attached to his Rambouillet, which he uses for
commuting. I have Ortlieb roll-top panniers, which I have used on many
long and short tours.
If I were choosing between Carsick and TourSack for touring, I'd
I love my Carsick panniers. They are heavy duty, also heavy, but they
really load up. Work great on a Nitto rack, and the roll top makes them
very versatile.
On Friday, August 15, 2014 1:48:55 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote:
My son has a pair of the TourSacks. I think I bought them on sale.
One random thing I'm going to add, though. Here's some text from a Carsick page:
Trying to talk your gal into going on a bicycle tour with you? This
one-of-a-kind set of bicycle panniers might just be the answer. (If
she likes pink camo). They are light, roomy, and look sharp!
Apparently, in
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