Show Us Your Panniers

[Dirt_Dad]

A full Caribou setup. Hepco Becker side rack. Caribou top rack.







I'm glad I was able to salvage my original side cases. Really don't like that they have gone to top loaders on this side of case. I usually have a large bag strapped to my back seat on long trips. Top loaders would be annoying.

 

[MrSpock]

Has anybody tried Ukrainian A 15? http://ru.a15moto.com/ They seem to be made to the same specs as TT with all bells and whistles included for 1/2 the price. I talked to the guys - the panniers work well with TT frames as well as any others made from 18mm tube. Here is the one I would get for S10: http://ru.a15moto.com/index.php/shop/kits/3in1-323960-detail

 

[Don in Lodi]

Has anybody tried Ukrainian A 15? http://ru.a15moto.com/ They seem to be made to the same specs as TT with all bells and whistles included for 1/2 the price. I talked to the guys - the panniers work well with TT frames as well as any others made from 18mm tube. Here is the one I would get for S10: http://ru.a15moto.com/index.php/shop/kits/3in1-323960-detail

Do they have a US distributor?
Hey! Welcome to the site.

 

[verboten1]

micatech

 

[Tyke]

Welcome from the U.K Dr Spock ::022:: ::26::

 

[MrSpock]

Thanks!

They don't seem to have any distribution in USA. I contacted them via email, asking about shipping cost, etc. They can ship anywhere. Very nice and responsive people. The owner - Alexey Korovin - is traveling alone around Africa at the moment: http://a-korovin.com/en/moto-travels/. He is a real avid ADV rider. With a little philosophical touch He always ride alone and prefer places with less people: Sahara, Mongolia, etc.

Anyhow, I thought about ordering a 32/39 set. However, with the cost of the mounting frames from TT + shipping, actual DHL shipping Ukraine to USA, etc, it would cost almost as much as a set of TT Zega Mundos with the S10 specific rack.

Shipping quote to California for a 32/39 set was about $60 via Ukrainian postal service or $160 DHL.

If you feel adventurous and already have a rack on your bike that has flat mounting surface and made from 18mm tube, this is a no-brainer. These panniers are probably made from the same material and on the same facilities that make strategic bombers and ballistic missiles. It's a good stuff!

 

[Don in Lodi]

Thanks!

They don't seem to have any distribution in USA. I contacted them via email, asking about shipping cost, etc. They can ship anywhere. Very nice and responsive people. The owner - Alexey Korovin - is traveling alone around Africa at the moment: http://a-korovin.com/en/moto-travels/. He is a real avid ADV rider. With a little philosophical touch He always ride alone and prefer places with less people: Sahara, Mongolia, etc.

Anyhow, I thought about ordering a 32/39 set. However, with the cost of the mounting frames from TT + shipping, actual DHL shipping Ukraine to USA, etc, it would cost almost as much as a set of TT Zega Mundos with the S10 specific rack.

Shipping quote to California for a 32/39 set was about $60 via Ukrainian postal service or $160 DHL.

If you feel adventurous and already have a rack on your bike that has flat mounting surface and made from 18mm tube, this is a no-brainer. These panniers are probably made from the same material and on the same facilities that make strategic bombers and ballistic missiles. It's a good stuff!

Strange, it costs a lot more to ship a plastic fender to Australia.

 

[Dogdaze]

Strange, it costs a lot more to ship a plastic fender to Australia.

Wait until you ship something from Australia, then you'll see expensive ::009::

 

[Muggy]

I installed my Hollan Nomada Pro panniers and love them. Easy to install, and I really like the Stainless steel racks. Jason was great to work with and always took time to answer my questions.

 

[barkingllizard]

finished off my pannier stickers, the super tenere dune scape finally came from the uk,
everything is 3M reflective.....

 

[Bryn]

Does the beaded seat pad make much difference to comfort?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Does the beaded seat pad make much difference to comfort?

Air conditioning and a massage. Takes a bit of getting used to, they are hard beads after all. When heat and humidity are high they're nice. On a freezing morning ride they can be a bit much.

 

[Bryn]

Air conditioning and a massage. Takes a bit of getting used to, they are hard beads after all. When heat and humidity are high they're nice. On a freezing morning ride they can be a bit much.

Not much need for air con around here :-\. ::008::

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I throw a sheep skin over it when it's cold, so I've ridden with a beaded seat cover for more than 100K miles on 4 different bikes. It does take a ride or two to get used to it, but obviously it works for me. The air flow between seat and rear end is appreciated. It's not like you feel a breeze. It's more that you're not smothered by the vinyl or leather of the seat.

I'm about to try a new seat without using the beads. We'll see how that works out.

 

[Bryn]

Thanks for the replies... Still looking for a cheap way to get a comfortable ride ::017::

 

[Chachi]

Givi tekker outback panniers just put on today.

 

[RIVA]

Unknown make but very durable

 

[Don in Lodi]

Wow, drum front brakes...

 

[BravoBravo]

Wow, drum front brakes...

And possibly the tiniest drum brakes I have ever seen at that!

Bruce

 

[juniorscott81]

How the HELL is one supposed to make a decision on panniers?! The more research I do the less sure I am!!! :'(

I really like the look of the OEM, but the number of complaints doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy. Second choice is Givi outbacks... I think.

I know, I know ::002::