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Old 05-03-09, 01:05 PM   #24
timwilky
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Default Re: panniers or tail pack

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Originally Posted by Cam_73 View Post
Well it's comming up on the year since doing the trip.

Panniers were useful, but a total pain in the fitting department.

Plus, the oxford rain cover seam ripped on one, half way down the A1, so a total of about 3 hours riding in fine weather. NOT IMPRESSED.
Par for the course I am afraid. Most who own Oxford panniers have experienced a loud flapping noise behind them and discover a shredded cover when they stop
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