RE: Good bicycle panniers recommendations...

2010-01-24 Thread Bob W
hi, since there are quite a few (more) experienced (than me) cyclists here, i thought i would pick your brains. i am putting together the kit for my july ride in the himalayas. i am roughly planning to do about 1000 km over 20 days. i am looking to get a (pair of) rear bicycle

Re: Good bicycle panniers recommendations...

2010-01-24 Thread Stan Halpin
On Jan 24, 2010, at 11:50 AM, Bob W wrote: ... Whatever you choose, make sure you do a decent shakedown ride before your big trip... I'd recommend that you be utterly ruthless about what you take, reducing it to the absolute minimum... Bob I can strongly endorse the above two

Re: Good bicycle panniers recommendations...

2010-01-24 Thread Subash
On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:50:48 - Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Ortlieb and Carradice seem to be the main choices of long-distance tourers. The rack may be more important than the panniers. If you don't get waterproof panniers you should probably make sure you use waterproof stuff sacs.

Re: Good bicycle panniers recommendations...

2010-01-24 Thread Subash
On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:02:25 -0600 Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I can strongly endorse the above two recommendations. [...] A handlebar bag is a crucial item. It keeps your camera accessible and also gives you a place for any other valuables. If you need to walk away from