Vintage Horse Pannier - Bicycle Use?
04-02-24, 12:44 PM
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Vintage Horse Pannier - Bicycle Use?
Saw these panniers in a Military Surplus catalog. They look like they could dress out a Classic Vintage Utility bicycle, but might just be too big...
Wicker Pack Horse Pannier https://www.sportsmansguide.com
Wicker Pack Horse Pannier https://www.sportsmansguide.com
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24" x 19" x 14". You could fit a small child in each of them. Maybe two.
Given the rear rack location on a typical bicycle, there probably wouldn't be anywhere near enough heel clearance - might even hit the pedal or crank itself. A bike with looong chainstays might work if the baskets were mounted far enough rearwards on the rack. On a cargo bike or Xtracycle, though, they might be excellent.
Front use: Can't see them fitting on a front rack or lowriders, except as a amazingly accommodating 'handlebar bag' mounted on the top of the front rack.
I have experimented with rolling luggage hooked to rear racks, mostly in conjunction with a folding or regular bike heading to a conference or travel. I've mounted hooks on carry-on size bags successfully where the bag is shifted rearward enough to provide heel clearance, but the unsupported end past the end of the rear rack is not easy (but not impossible) to stabilize to keep the bag from either rotating off the hooks or striking the rear wheel.
24" x 19" x 14". You could fit a small child in each of them. Maybe two.
Given the rear rack location on a typical bicycle, there probably wouldn't be anywhere near enough heel clearance - might even hit the pedal or crank itself. A bike with looong chainstays might work if the baskets were mounted far enough rearwards on the rack. On a cargo bike or Xtracycle, though, they might be excellent.
Front use: Can't see them fitting on a front rack or lowriders, except as a amazingly accommodating 'handlebar bag' mounted on the top of the front rack.
I have experimented with rolling luggage hooked to rear racks, mostly in conjunction with a folding or regular bike heading to a conference or travel. I've mounted hooks on carry-on size bags successfully where the bag is shifted rearward enough to provide heel clearance, but the unsupported end past the end of the rear rack is not easy (but not impossible) to stabilize to keep the bag from either rotating off the hooks or striking the rear wheel.
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06-06-24, 09:14 AM
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Looks like they are about 24" long and 19" high. This is too long and too high for most regular bikes. You would have to push them back pretty far so that you don't hit them with your heels when pedaling. On top of that your bike rack would need to be at least 19" above the rear axle. Meaning this will not work with regular sized bike racks. And they are probably heavy as well. And I find them too expensive for what they are. For me that price is not worth the vintage look.
Opps and I just did some googeling: Same basket for $22. lol
https://www.militarysurplusworld.com...?rec=101002102
There are a few companies who sell military surplus bags and bike panniers made from canvas which can be converted into panniers or which are made for bikes and have a vintage look.
Opps and I just did some googeling: Same basket for $22. lol
https://www.militarysurplusworld.com...?rec=101002102
There are a few companies who sell military surplus bags and bike panniers made from canvas which can be converted into panniers or which are made for bikes and have a vintage look.
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