It's not as spacious as some, so be sure it offers the room you want before investing. These may be versatile but some commuters might consider the lack of carrying options and minimal reflectives a sticking point.Ĭhrome prides itself on made-to-last kit for urban cyclists the Urban Ex 2 Pannier is typical of the quality, robustness and style that it offers. The aesthetics are certainly subtle and stylish, with just a very small amount of reflective detailing on the sides. There's no supplied shoulder strap, something to bear in mind if you considering investing. The carry handle is not designed for comfort it's not much more than a piece of cord. There are no interior pockets but a sizeable, watertight exterior one goes some way to make up for this it's a functional addition that many 100% waterproof panniers don't boast. While the range is primarily targeted at adventure riders, the Scape Panniers won't be out of place on a commuting bike, or on the rack of someone simply doing errands. They have RRPs of £115 and £110 per pannier. They tick the usual boxes that you would expect from Brooks: well-made, stylish and durable. Read more: Altura Thunderstorm City 20 Pannier reviewīrooks' Scape range features a small and a large pannier. Given its durable, robust nature, the Thunderstorm City 20 shouldn't be confined to commuting duties it would make for a decent touring pannier too, providing you are not trying to be too stealth. There's a single carry handle that is comfortable enough, though quite small. #CHROME WATERROOF PANNIERS PLUS#Inside, there are two ‘open’ pouches and a zipped one, plus a key loop, while light padding protects anything in the pouches. Reflective detailing is very good those undertaking dark commutes will stand out in traffic. The roll-top closure with a single clasp is really easy to use, making the pannier ideal for anyone wanting regular, quick access to the pannier. It's not surprising that this has an RRP of £100 for a single pannier. Its quality impressed hugely, rivalling other manufacturers for construction and waterproofing. However, they are certainly worth looking at if you are hoping to invest.Īltura is known for making practical kit that stands out at night the Thunderstorm City Pannier is no exception. Our testing hasn't stretched to the following bike racks, so we can't comment on compatibility, ease of fitting, quality of construction or durability. Read more: Blackburn Expedition 1 bike rack review Also consider In addition to its simple mounting and reliability, it's well-made and comes with a lifetime warranty. The Expedition 1 will likely fit the vast majority of QR, disc-brake bikes with 700C wheels. This is certainly a bike rack to invest in if you have a disc-brake bike and are reluctant to fettle with a rack that claims to 'fit-all'. If you swap bikes and have mounting points, it can be directly mounted to the frame too. Two different sizes of P-clips are also included for attaching the arms to the frame. It means that you can fit the rack to a bike that doesn't have mounting eyelets. It's hard not to love the simple mounting that the supplied quick-release skewer offers. As the name suggests, this is a disc brake compatible bike rack, but there is also a standard rim brake version too. Designed by Jim Blackburn in 1975, it's made from aircraft-grade aluminium, specifically for 700c or 29er wheels, but should suit most bike wheel sizes with 9mm QR axles. The Expedition 1 Rear Rack is Blackburn's legacy product. Read more: LifeLine Alloy Rear Pannier Rack review If you think that it'll be swapped at some point, it might be worth investing in some better quality fixings. Overall, the Lifeline bike rack is an affordable, functional option if you know that you won't be moving it from bike to bike. The spring-loaded luggage bar is a nice addition and works well. There are eyelets for mounting reflectors and lights, though compatibility may pose issues here we couldn't find anything to fit. We didn't agree the arms lacked length to achieve a horizontal position on a few of our bikes. LifeLine claim that the rack fits 'all wheel sizes from 26" to 700c'. This is perhaps a rack you'll want to fit once and leave on the bike to avoid rounding the bolt heads, or maybe source better quality bolts. When moving the bike rack from bike to bike while testing, we noted deterioration of the bolts. With an RRP of just £22.99 and a maximum load of 25kg, it's one of the more affordable options.Īffordability doesn't guarantee quality though. L ifeLine's Alloy Rear Pannier Rack (opens in new tab) is an aluminium option for those looking to keep their costs down.
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