Fully satisfied after 2 years | Avenir Excursion Large Panniers (1, 700 Cubic Inches total)

Large pannier + large feet = bad combo | Avenir Excursion Large Panniers (1, 700 Cubic Inches total)

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	• Avenir Excursion Large Panniers (1, 700 Cubic Inches total) Avenir Avenir, 2008 average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Just what I needed

I replaced a pair of Transit panniers with these - the Transit bags were roomy and waterproof, but the hanging hooks broke on one of them just a month after I got them! The Avenir panniers are light, easy to take on and off the bike (even have a handle) and feel very secure. Hardware looks strong. I stuff a computer briefcase down into one of them - it's heavy and it barely fits, but it does fit and it stays put. I use the other side for a thermos, various clothing items, etc. These are terrific and they are a great deal.

Fully satisfied after 2 years

My wife and I have used these for two years, one large set and one medium set. During that time we rode 500 miles across Germany, commuted daily to work, and I just completed a 1,000 mile trip through the mountains and across NC to the sea. Earlier I had a different brand (Trek) which used an elastic cord to fasten to the rack. I found this unsatisfactory, as the cord stretches, allowing a loaded pannier to swing and sway. The Avenir uses a strap that locks tight with a plastic friction piece. It doesn't look especially strong, but has never failed yet. I also appreciate that these panniers are quite lightweight, unlike some other brands that are recommended by full-time bike tourers. These panniers are not waterproof, but they are water resistant. The price is reasonable, they are fairly well-made, and the design is good. If you plan to tour for months at a time through all conditions, you might want something stronger; otherwise, these are a good bet.
NOVEMBER 2008 UPDATE: Based on my recommendation, my son just bought a pair of the large panniers, and reports that the design has changed. Now they incorporate an elastic strap! So my comments above appear obsolete. However, my son seems satisfied with them thus far on his daily commute.

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Large pannier + large feet = bad combo

I purchased the large Avenir Excursion panniers, but had to return them because my heel hit the bag, even with the bags pushed all the way back on my rack (Blackburn MTB rack). I had to purchase the smaller model (1464 cu in) instead and they work great! I really liked these panniers, but would not recommend them for people with larger shoe sizes.

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Work Well

My wife uses these Panniers for her daily commute. They have work well. Easy on, Easy off. They hold a lot of stuff. Since our bikes are recumbents, our feet can be as big as we like.....

Lightweight and roomy

These bags are excellent! Much better than the the originals that came with my Trek. They are larger and much more stable. Will not come loose when riding over gutters or ruts as my old ones did. The price can't be beat either. Great buy. Will purchase more when my wife's pair wears out.

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Avenir by Raleigh is the premier bicycle accessory line from legendary Raleigh Bicycles.

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