Anyone have vintage Panniers?
08-29-19, 06:38 AM
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Rhode Gear?
I used a set of Rhode Gear rear panniers in the 1980’s-1990’s. The bags still look and work fine, but the nylon and welded aluminum rack broke after a few years use.
08-29-19, 11:52 AM
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Here's my Trek 720 adorned with a relatively full set of Cannondales-
The front panniers are the "lightweight" ones- not the thicker cordura.
The front panniers are the "lightweight" ones- not the thicker cordura.
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08-31-19, 11:14 AM
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Anyone know where to get replacement springs?
I finally found my set of front Cannondale Panniers. But the springs are worn like heck and I would like to replace them. Anyone know where I can get replacements?
I'm in Canada, if that helps for where to get things.
Cheers.
I'm in Canada, if that helps for where to get things.
Cheers.
08-31-19, 11:56 AM
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I have a pair of Kirtlands (+ handlebar bag) that I bought new in about 1980. However, I think I'm going to retire them in favor of some Frost Rivers. I really like the design of the FRs and to my eye at least, they look more vintage than all the vintage bags out there.
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IMHO if you want old school panniers, they have to be leather. These ones cost a hundred bucks delivered.
The leather is treated organically, if you believe that is important, but they look the bollocks
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08-31-19, 02:15 PM
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They look like someone tried yanking them off the rack before unhooking the loops at the bottom. I'd be inclined to just take a pliers and curl the stretched-out ends of those springs back into shape. There should be a plastic sleeve over the body of the spring too. Other than that the springs look fine.
08-31-19, 02:25 PM
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Yeah, they could likely be straightened. Personally I'd replace them with modern nylon cinch straps, or even high quality bungees. I guess the vintage style crudeness of actual steel springs is kind of cool in a way though. You could also check the local hardware store.
08-31-19, 02:44 PM
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Another alternative could be to use something like Jandd uses on their bags and sells as replacement parts.
