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Pannier For Racing Bike

  • 03-07-2014 6:17pm
    #1
    AlreadyHome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Wondering if someone out there can help;

    I have a carbon fibre Planet X racer that I've done single day trips of up to 250kms on, however these have always been with a bag on my back.

    I'm planning on doing some multiple day cycles around England in the coming months and have realised I'll probably need a pannier if I'm to avoid a back operation. Unfortunately, carbon fibre racers don't seem to be made for carrying panniers.

    My options seem to be limited to getting a seatpost-secured pannier - with a 10kg weight limit. I'm not entirely sure just yet how much I'll need, but I imagine I could probably get a chunky handlebar pack as well.

    Does anyone have any advice/warnings/tips for this sort of thing. If I pack really light (shorts/tshirt/waterproof/credit card) should I get away with 10kgs?

    All help much appreciated!

    Pete


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  • #2
    barrabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 ✭✭✭barrabus


    Alloy seat post and this

    http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&product_id=38

    AlreadyHome wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Wondering if someone out there can help;

    I have a carbon fibre Planet X racer that I've done single day trips of up to 250kms on, however these have always been with a bag on my back.

    I'm planning on doing some multiple day cycles around England in the coming months and have realised I'll probably need a pannier if I'm to avoid a back operation. Unfortunately, carbon fibre racers don't seem to be made for carrying panniers.

    My options seem to be limited to getting a seatpost-secured pannier - with a 10kg weight limit. I'm not entirely sure just yet how much I'll need, but I imagine I could probably get a chunky handlebar pack as well.

    Does anyone have any advice/warnings/tips for this sort of thing. If I pack really light (shorts/tshirt/waterproof/credit card) should I get away with 10kgs?

    All help much appreciated!

    Pete


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