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Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:15 pm
by gbags
On a recent trip in Europe I smacked a pannier (MM) on a low bollard at low speed. One pannier is misshapen, the hooks needed wellying back and the pannier rack has folded .
Does anyone in the SW know someone who can have a look? I'd be happy to whack the pannier about but I'm worried about trying to straighten out a bent tube on the rack.
I'm based in Exeter.
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:17 pm
by ratass
Depends on whether the tubes a creased if they can be straightnd I'm in Barnstaple might be able to pop down an have a look
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:33 am
by gbags
No, I'd come up. I wouldn't drag you down when I'm the one with the problem.
The arm that goes from where it holds the pannier, round to the back light, is folded at the back light. It may need a new frame but if you know a fabricator or someone who works with aluminium he could tell me if it's fixable.
It's not too falling apart just yet. I had a long tour after I bent it but the paint's gone and rust is going to start eating into it. The whole set is off a bit too. If I stand behind, the bike is heading in one direction and the panniers are travelling somewhere else.
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 3:11 pm
by ratass
I build steel frames,but am happy to look see.
Pm me.
Jon
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:39 am
by gbags
Yes, I will. Er...how do I PM you?
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:17 pm
by pinball1008
Click on the "blue bubble" below his username. That should get you there.
Re: Straightening Out Panniers
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:52 pm
by brownie0486
that's why I went with semi rigid Lone Rider bags and rack
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