Knog Rackless Panniers

[gnat23]

My commuting backpack is dying. It was never intended as a cycling specific bag, sure, but the straps are starting to pull off, so well, it's time to upgrade.

Boyfriend alerted me to this thing: Knog's Rackless Pannier

The selling point is that the frame is internal and it connects to the bike by the seatpost and stays. Once removed, you have a backpack and a "clean" bike, which I like the sound of. There's one that unfolds into a garment bag (the Neat) and the other one which I can't find much info on (the Boxer)

I found this graphic (http://bp0.blogger.com/_kLLeYeQqt8M/R_NSGWSGdBI/AAAAAAAAA60/9Xuly5NUWrw/s1600-h/knog.jpg), but I can't read it. :-P

Anyone used or seen one? I'm mostly curious as to a) how sturdy and waterproof it is, and b) can I fit my Mr Bento (http://tinyurl.com/4ht8zp) lunch in it. :)

-- gnat! (or maybe I'll just get the new Ergon http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/backpacks/bc3.html ... I dunno, I just can't do messenger bags)

[Sheesh]

Gnat - Here's a link to an online store (http://www.ebikestop.com/knog_the_boxer_rackless_pannier_black-BG0544.php).

I've been considering this (http://www.banjobrothers.com/products/01150.php).
But I can't find it in a store anywhere so I can try it before buying it. I might just bite the bullet and order it...

[gnat23]

Gnat - Here's a link to an online store (http://www.ebikestop.com/knog_the_boxer_rackless_pannier_black-BG0544.php).


Yeah, found a bunch a places that sell it using the standard catalog photo, but it's hard to tell how much you can cram in there from that. I'm the girl that tries to stuff a laptop, sweatshirt, extra shoes, lunch, and a flat kit into something... or to see if I need to go minimalist.

I did finally find an internal photo (http://www.tomhallent.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=713&osCsid=014d69f27851eb08cbeed77d73462c7f). Strange graphic on the inner flap, hrm.

And finally, a picture of one actually on a bike (http://www.discountbicycles.co.uk/biz/product.php?xProd=5693).

-- gnat (Still looking for if anyone has any real experience with one, if possible!) :D