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HomeShop By Exercise EquipmentExercise BikesAvenir Excursion Small Panniers (1, 464 Cubic Inches total) |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great small panniers for commuting Nov 30, 2008
I purchased the small Avenir Excursion panniers (1464 cu in) after having to return the larger model (1700 cu in) because my heel hit the bag, even with the bags pushed all the way back on my rack (Blackburn MTB rack). This set is small enough that my size 13 feet do not hit, even when the bags are stuffed full. The small model does not have as many features as the large, but there is ample space for clothes and toiletries on one side and shoes/lunch on the other. I really like these panniers for commuting and recommend them for people with larger shoe sizes.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Still satisfied after two years Oct 17, 2008
My wife and I have used these for two years, one large set and one medium set. During that time we rode 500 miles across Germany, commuted daily to work, and I just completed a 1,000 mile trip through the mountains and across NC to the sea. Earlier I had a different brand (Trek) which used an elastic cord to fasten to the rack. I found this unsatisfactory, as the cord stretches, allowing a loaded pannier to swing and sway. The Avenir uses a strap that locks tight with a plastic friction piece. It doesn't look especially strong, but has never failed yet. I also appreciate that these panniers are quite lightweight, unlike some other brands that are recommended by full-time bike tourers. These panniers are not waterproof, but they are water resistant. The price is reasonable, they are fairly well-made, and the design is good. If you plan to tour for months at a time through all conditions, you might want something stronger; otherwise, these are a good bet.
NOVEMBER 2008 UPDATE: Based on my recommendation, my son just bought a pair of the large panniers, and reports that the design has changed. Now they incorporate an elastic strap! So my comments above appear obsolete. However, my son seems satisfied with them thus far on his daily commute.
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