Brand Avenir Model 69-01-001 Details Lowest Price ($32.99)

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Avenir Metro Panniers (1,380 Cubic-Inch Capacity)
Avenir Metro Panniers (1380 Cubic Inch Capacity) – Features
Avenir by Raleigh is the premier bicycle accessory line from legendary Raleigh Bicycles.
One large main compartment with internal pockets and shoulder strap
Reflective stripe and rear light attachment clip
Attaches to rack with two wide Velcro® straps

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Avenir Metro Panniers (1380 Cubic Inch Capacity) – Reviews

These panniers did the job on an 8-day camping/biking trip. However, the hooks on each side are attached to 2 bungee cords, and one of these on each side broke within a few weeks of heavy use. The hooks still function because of the other cords, but I’m worried that they might break too eventually. Also, although there is a top handle for carrying the panniers, it’s rather awkward to carry them with it and a shoulder strap would have been a nice addition.

Cheryl

I bought these for myself for father’s day. I’m not so good at converting 1380 cubic inches to useful dimensions for the bags. The main compartment is around 14″x9″x4″. It’s a REAL stretch to get my 15″ screen laptop into one of the compartments. I had to do a bit of pushing and pulling. Other than that, I fully expect to be able to get a set of work clothes into one of these bags without any problems as long as the shoes aren’t too bulky. I’ve included a picture so you can see them relative to a standard sized road bike.
I just attached them tonight, so they haven’t been on the road yet. I’ll update the review when I get a couple of commutes in.

James

I am very happy with this item.

I hate reading reviews and then realizing that the reviewer has used the item only very briefly. I have had the Avenir Metro Panniers on my bike for nearly 2 months now and I’m ready to offer my opinion . . . so far, so good.

Initially I strapped them to my rear rack and jumped on the bike for a test ride. My heels bumped the bags almost every time I pedaled so I headed home for readjustment. I was able to position the bags as far back as possible, and since then my heels have only bumped the bags 2 or 3 times total. My daily commute is 8.5 miles, so I think that is acceptable.

The construction of the bags seems good. The seams and straps are all still intact. The oft mentioned bungee cords are also still intact (although I do have a couple spares in one of the pockets . . . just in case). I regularly carry 2 to 4 bottles of water, dried fruit, bungee cords, books, and work clothes in the bags with no problems.

Just one final caution . . .
Terrence H. Sullivan

My fiancee and I take a sunday bike ride to the nearest grocery store, before I purchased these bags we were just strapping bookbags on our backs to carry the groceries, it was not ideal.

I did a lot of research on different bags here on amazon, and read all the reviews and decided these seemed the best for the price, and I was right. Fits perfectly onto my bike rack, doesn’t flap in the wind or anything. Easy to install, easy to remove. Carries A LOT of food, in my opinion, at least a lot more than two book bags. Extremely happy with these.

K. beckles


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