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Bicycle Panniers are bags that attach onto racks on your bicycle. They are most often used to transport camping gear & personal items by touring cyclists. If you do not currenty have racks on your bike, you may want to visit our Bicycle Racks page, or check out your Trailer options.

Here is a picture of me with my bicycle panniers on a week-long bicycle camping trip in Wisconsin. Most people start with just a pair of rear panniers. If they decide they like bike touring, they eventually add a set of front panniers to balance out the load.

After using my rear set for 25 years & the front ones for 15 years, I now have Arkel GT-54s for the rear & GT-30s (superceded by the GT-18s) for the front.

Bicycle Panniers - Ed now has Arkel GT-54 & GT-30 panniers

Circle City Bicycles features Arkel Panniers. They are not cheap, but their quality is outstanding. I use them personally & we stock them in our stores because we think they are the best bicycle panniers on the market. Here are a few reasons why:

Top quality materials (Cordura Plus fabric & YKK zippers)
All aluminum suspension system - No plastic that will get brittle with age
Locking swivel to hold bags securely to the racks
Lifetime guarantee on all hooks, nuts, back plate & every single stitch.
Overlock stitching on every piece of fabric so there are no frayed edges.
Rain covers available on most models (Extra charge)
Lots of room & nifty features like the tent pole pocket on the right side pannier of the GT-54s. In the photo with the old panniers I have my sleeping pad, sleeping bag & tent on the top of the rear rack. With the Arkel GT-54s, I put the tent poles in the rear pocket, and can put the tent fabric & sleeping bag in the main pockets. That leaves only the sleeping bag (with minimal weight) on top of the rear rack. Putting the load lower on the bike improves its balance & stability.

For an unbiased comparison of Arkel versus other models of bicycle panniers, visit LanceRushing.com - Pannier Comparison.

Black	Red	Royal Blue	Black	Red	Royal Blue
T-42 2550 cubic inches 5 pounds $219.95			T-28 1700 cubic inches 2.7 pounds $169.95

The T-42 & T-28 make a good set of basic bicycle panniers at an affordable price. Both of them have mesh panels (good for drying wet items like towels, swimsuits or washed jerseys). Available in black, red or navy teal.

Black	Black	Black
GT-54 3300 cubic inches 6.6 pounds $399.95	GT-18 1050 cubic inches (each) 2.1 pounds $139.95 (each)	GT-18BP 1050 cubic inches (each) 2.2 pounds $169.95 (each)
Red	Red	Red
Royal Blue	Royal Blue	Royal Blue

The GT-54 & GT-18 make a great set of bicycle panniers with all sorts of bells and whistles. They have about 30% more volume than the T-42 & T-22. The GT-54 features a long pocket (right pannier only) for tent poles or a sleeping mattress, a removable fanny pack & a total of 16 compartments. The GT-18 is sized to carry a cookset & has an external mesh pocket. Both have an integrated dry bag in the main compartment & are available in black, red or teal. The GT-18BP is very similar to the GT-18, but it converts to a backpack. Please note that the GT-18 & GT-18BP are sold individually, instead of in pairs like most bicycle panniers.

Black
TT-84 5200 cubic inches 7 pounds $499.95

The TT-84 bicycle panniers are designed for tandem touring. You can use them for solo touring, but you really should consider just taking along less stuff. The TT-84 has a bottom compartment that is ideal for heavier items such as a tent body or sleeping bag. Keeping the weight low helps makes your bike more stable. Available in black only.

	T-42	T-28
	Rain Covers are available for all Arkel Panniers. They are made of lightweight nylon & have elastic drawstrings for a good fit. There is a grommet in the bottom of the covers to drain out any water that does get inside. They also have a mesh pocket for drying items when it's not raining. Available only in high visibility yellow. T-42 $39.95 per pair T-28 $39.95 per pair GT-54 $39.95 per pair GT-18 & GT-18BP $19.95 each TT-84 $39.95 per pair
	TT-84	GT-54
	GT-18 / GT-18BP
	Dry Bags Rain Covers will keep out most of the water from rain, but not all of it. For electronics & other items which must be kept absolutely dry, we recommend Arkel dry bags. They are made of a supple & lightweight fabric, and all seams are carefully sealed with tape. Dry bags come in a variety of sizes (Listed from Top to Bottom): 23 Liter - $21.95 each: Fits every Arkel rear pannier. 13 Liter - $18.95 each: Fits every Arkel front pannier. 8 Liter - $17.95 each: Fits all Arkel bicycle panniers. 6 Liter - $15.95 each: Tube shaped to accomodate a Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad. Fits into the tube pocket of a GT-54 pannier. Keep it dry so you can sleep comfortably at night.
	23 Liter	13 Liter
	8 Liter	6 Liter

We usually have sets of the T-42, T-22, GT-54 & GT-18 panniers in stock, but please call to make sure before you make a special trip to our store. We do not stock the tandem & expedition series of panniers, but will gladly order them for you (deposit required). When purchasing rear panniers, we highly recommend that you bring your bike with you to our store, and try riding around the parking lot with the panniers you are interested in purchasing. You need to make sure that you can pedal without hitting the panniers with your heels. If you have any questions about these items, Please e-mail Roy, or call him at 786-9244.

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