do these bags need a bracket installed on the bike in order to keep them away from the wheels? or are they ok without the bracket?
580312
Yes, I woul recommend having the proper brackets in place. These are a thow-type saddlebag, so they may move a little.
768533
May sound lame, but they just do. The weighting of the bikes keeps them hanging the way you put them on the bar. Unless there is some outside force (wind?) Pushing on them, they don't move once attached.
2282510
Most bike come with the mounts on them. If you do not have them, then you will need them to mount.Thank you
521268
You're probably good to go with a suspended rack IF you have a fender over your rear wheel. The bike frame plus the fender mounts will likely keep this bag away from your spokes.
435039
As I recall, they do have a means of attaching to a rack at the bottom - but can't recall and don't have easy access to check. As a practical matter I am not sure it is critical as the panniers stay down when loaded and roll up when empty. I would not recommend this setup for rough terrain mountain biking, but highly recommend it for road or trails. I used it for 187 mile ride on the C&O; Canal Towpath, which is essentially a long dirt road.
2253800
No. Bags hang from metal handles and are removable from the frame, but that is just what it is - a frame.
1279140
NO... I had to buy some straps at a local bike shop... but because the lock is heavy I needed three velcro type straps to hold it on... works OK, but a mounted bracket would have been nicer.
1255629
They come with brackets . Mine are mounted to my aluminum handguards. I'm not familiar with that bike . Other kits are available that supply a different style mount and include a switch . On E bay for less.
606739
Our price is for 2 bags and the locks for both. If your bike doesn't have mounts, you will need them.
1318813
You must let us know about the rack on your Schwinn. As for heel clearance, there is a noticeable chop to the bags' forward corners where your heels will hit if they were not chopped. Also, the bags are small enough to be pulled back away from the pedal arcs. But all these really depends on your rack and how it was installed on your bicycle. The product picture shows them on an Ibera rack. Note how the forward corners are on top of the axle. I'm happy with these bags, I recommend them, and if you will read my review I found a way to put a shoulder strap on the the right bag without any alterations.
1836982
Hi Joseph you could leave the pedals on but I think it will damage the bag or maybe the spokes if the wheels are close to them. I would remove them!
1311596
I don't know what you have for a scooter, but the bags connecting straps have quite abit of adjustment. They can fit a small grocery bag in each side, but not much more. You don't need the bracket to mount them, but will need to get a little creative with mounting they so they don't touch the tire.
1294556
That's the only way to mount them is on an angle. You have too drill the bottom holes. Doesn't look bad on the bike.
2190445
I have put about 18 lbs in each side side bag and another 20 on top - they are pretty sturdy, but the mounts are lacking. Without reinforcement or with an unbalanced load they will sag and tuck into the spokes if your not careful. I zip tied a small metal bar to the bottom sides of my rack and used zip line to secure it (comes with bungees) and its rock solid
2010267
If your bike got a rear carrier the brace bar that goes down hold the bag out from the spoke . I've got over 1500 mileson mine and in the wind it don't get close. it will slow you down a little in the wind. Ken
2157035
Those bags are for touring bikes. You would need to rerout your pipes and I don't thing the mounting brackets are there. Those bags are for pipes that run on both sides of the bike. It can be done though.
49652
Can't say as I haven't taken the bag off the bike since new. I use is continuously so no need to remove.