What soft panniers can you recommend?

[DarrenSV650S]

I'm trying to find decent soft panniers for the sv but have no idea which ones are any good or a rip off or what.........
How well do yours fit in your sv?
I'll just be using them for a few weeks holiday so they don't need to last a lifetime.
And are soft panniers easy to remove from the bike quickly?
Cheers for any info/recommendations

[timwilky]

Only comment I will make is that the storm covers of my oxford panniers shredded on the M6 on my way back from the N/S, strange that luckpants had earlier commented that his storm covers had shredded when he went to France, totally different make I think, just one of those things called nice idea but totally useless in practice.

i got some oxford sports liftime luggage panniers off ebay, i think they are a few years old but only cost me £25

they are quite big, & they can expand if needed

Busters are doing some oxford 26l tankbags for £29 at the moment...

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by timwilky

Only comment I will make is that the storm covers of my oxford panniers shredded on the M6 on my way back from the N/S, strange that luckpants had earlier commented that his storm covers had shredded when he went to France, totally different make I think, just one of those things called nice idea but totally useless in practice.

mine were Oxford sports too.... The guys who bungeed thier rain covers to stop them flapping seemed ok.

Originally Posted by Luckypants

mine were Oxford sports too.... The guys who bungeed thier rain covers to stop them flapping seemed ok.

I've got Oxford Sports, had them about 5 years and done thousands of miles with them. Never used the rain covers on the panniers or my tailpack because I'd heard they shred. Instead I put everything in those plastic bags you squeeze the air out of to make them smaller, and then in rubble sacks I got from the local builders merchants. They cost a couple of quid each and have lasted me as long as I've had the panniers - nothing has ever got the slightest bit damp.

Oxford have gotta be best for the money. Personally I love the Bagster range. It is just really expensive.

[Bluepete]

I have a set of Buffalo sports throw overs. They are big, expand even bigger and the waterproof covers have never ripped. Unlike the Oxford ones, which are made with a clear plastic window in the side, the Buffalo ones are made of proper coated nylon. The only issue I have had was one of the tie down points stitching coming undone. No probs, 5 minutes with needle and thread, job done. J&S Accessories have lots, dunno if they are the best prices, but gives you an idea.

I've got Oxford Sovereigns which, like it or not, will last a lifetime! They're big enough to take me and Mrs Tiger on holiday for a week and secure very nicely to the SV. Discontinued now mind but if you can find 'em on ebay I would highly recommend.

[DarrenSV650S]

Thanks for all the info guys. I was looking at the oxford first time panniers but they don't have as much storage space as the oxford sports panniers.
One thing though, how do they actually attach to the bike?
Can't see ant straps or anything in this pic from J & S Accessories: