Looking for new panniers

[7rider]

Stay away from the Sunlite Grocery Getter Pannier. It's a POS. I've heard the Arkel is the one to get, if you have the coin to spend.

I have the Detours Toocan. It's bigger and bulkier than I expected. And heavy. And doesn't hold a lot of weight. I don't like the fact that you can't open it unless it is FULLY unzipped, and even then, it's sort of awkward to open and access. I'd rate it 3 stars out of 5 - a "fair". Okay for quick trips around town where you don't have to carry a lot, but not as a dedicated grocery getter.

[Biciclista]

where I live, the choices are smaller. I have Ortleib bags, they are ridiculously expensive but they last forever and are waterproof..

[Becky]

Timely thread....I'm looking for new panniers as well.

Does anyone have any experience with RackTime panniers? It looks like they're part of the Tubus family...

[redrhodie]

I have a Detours Toocan "juicy" and really like it. Easy on and off. There isn't an attachment at the bottom, and that hasn't been a problem for me, but my grocery store is a short, flat ride away. It has 2 attached short handles, and comes with a shoulder strap as well. It also comes with a rain cover.

I think the one on TE would be a nice work bag.

[WindingRoad]

Stay away from the Sunlite Grocery Getter Pannier. It's a POS. I've heard the Arkel is the one to get, if you have the coin to spend.

I have the Detours Toocan. It's bigger and bulkier than I expected. And heavy. And doesn't hold a lot of weight. I don't like the fact that you can't open it unless it is FULLY unzipped, and even then, it's sort of awkward to open and access. I'd rate it 3 stars out of 5 - a "fair". Okay for quick trips around town where you don't have to carry a lot, but not as a dedicated grocery getter.

That Arkel looks very nice! If I get that I can only afford one though. I wonder if that would be safe loaded up with groceries? I looked at the weight on the Toocan, 3 lbs! Yeouch that's truckster! I'm not a weight weenie but dang, with 2 that would be an additional 6 lbs not counting groceries!

[7rider]

That Arkel looks very nice! If I get that I can only afford one though. I wonder if that would be safe loaded up with groceries? I looked at the weight on the Toocan, 3 lbs! Yeouch that's truckster! I'm not a weight weenie but dang, with 2 that would be an additional 6 lbs not counting groceries!

I think that Arkel could handle quite a bit. I have their commuter bag and it is rock solid. Awesome bag. The grocery bag has the same top hooks (easy on/off) but no bottom bungee. But as they say in that video - you won't be doing any touring with it. Plenty stable for a pile o' groceries.

[WindingRoad]

I'm ordering the Arkel that is really what I've been looking for. Only ordering one so I hope it isn't too lobsided feeling but I suppose I can get used to it. I also like the fact that you car order replacement parts for the attachment pieces if need be. 7rider thanks so much for your input on this I appreciate it! I can't wait to try it out.

[Tri Girl]

I'm late to the discussion, but I *LOVE* my Detours Toocan!!! I use it to commute and to grocery shop. I was worried about not having a lower attachment, but it hasn't been an issue at ALL! It's heavy, but my commuter bike isn't exactly a lightweight, speedy bike to begin with, so I don't mind it- plus the bottom is heavy duty rubber and it won't wear out as I use it everyday.

The Arkel looks sweet, tho! I was looking at that one when searching for one, but I found the Toocan for $35 so I went with it because $ was an issue at the time. I've not been disappointed.

[WindingRoad]

OMG the Arkel bag IS sweet! This thing is stupid easy to get on and off and go from bike to bike with. Already love it! I will see how I can manage the one sided pannier business. This should really save me some time in the mornings. I was getting really tired of moving stuff from pannier to portable bags. It's pretty big, it's grocery bag sized but with all the books, food and stuff I carry I think it's gonna be nice. You can put a 3 ring binder in it sideways to make it sit upright.

[WindingRoad]

My cool new pannier!