are there panniers I can use with this system?
463133
There's a reasonable amount of room between the seat/mount and the frame, so I suspect so. You should definitely stop by your LBS and see what they have to say since a lot of it will depend on your frame size/design.
589686
I don't personally have panniers on my bike. But there seems to be room enough to accommodate them. without cover being too big.
1818620
Really depends on the frame, but there are strips of velcro ands such to fasten it down. You can but try, but I don't see why not. I don't have Panniers on mine, though.
17859
I use these as a spare saddlebag that i mount above my hard case saddlebags. I do not think any kind of rack would be needed as long as the bags are not resting against your exhaust. There are tons of straps included to mount them to about any type of bike.
2012412
Weight is dependant on your anchors. I suggest attaching to studs. I have no issues w a bike loaded w panniers. Dont try to hang a moped tho... ;)
1854513
Yes, that is true. The bike has a rear rack mounted to it already which is for the battery. Panniers are not an option on this bike. I recommend to my customers who wish to carry items while riding to procure some type of basket that easily hooks onto the handlebar or use a backpack.
591723
Nope. It's an aftermarket item. For a while they were sold through Sun, but now you have to do an internet search for baskets. Amazon had them listed, but when I started to order one, they were sold out. I can't remember the website where I actually got to order one, so be diligent. My son's bike and mine both have a basket (We have Easy 3s), and they are much more convenient than panniers.
2207801
I do not think regular panniers will be in the line of sight. If the rear of the bike is packed like a mule (above the rear wheel), then the mirror will not be of any use.
694713
You could but it might be overkill. Bag is large and unless its a fat tire bike with a large rack I think it's going to mess with your ride
1362045
Right now I have this bag/trunk on it: http://www.bicyclepaper.com/articles/170-Surf-to-Summit-Mammoth-Rack-Pack
2128187
Yes, as long as you do not over load your basket. Twenty pounds max.The one pictured is designed for use with a Trunk bag and panniers.Hope that helps.
529322
I would get panniers with spring loaded attachment hardware. These don't have that.
1420229
Yes. The rack top bag will have a velcro strap at the front which will attach to the rack itself. When the panniers are on the rack, there is a strap handle on the top of the panniers. The bottom straps on the bag can go through the handle to secure it.
1123479
I used racks from Dirtracks dot com. Pretty inexpensive and give a lot of structure for the bags to strap to. What you don't want is something coming lose and catching in the rear spokes, which could kill you.
2263394
I don't know about the rack, but I would avoid the panniers at all cost -- the plastic covers of the bolts inside promptly fall off, leaving the bolts exposed; they will then shred to bits whatever you try to carry in the panniers. Moreover, Axiom does not back up their products (I had only had mine a short time before they started shredding the contents of the panniers, but they would not do anything about it; I ended up getting Ortlieb panniers instead). Bottom line: I would avoid Axiom products altogether if I were you.
791736
No, they won't fit. They have specific mounting hardware that only matches up with the Ibera rack. There is no alternate mounting arrangement for them. One possibility might be to replace the original rack with the Ibera rack. However, I'm sure there are many other panniers that will work with the Raleigh rack.
529324
I would opt for individual panniers personally. These are great for carrying an easy and well distributed load for short commutes.