Product Description
Avenir by Raleigh is the premier bicycle accessory line from legendary Raleigh Bicycles.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #14657 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: 2,165cu in total
- Color: Black
- Brand: Avenir
- Model: 69-01-004
- Released on: 2008-03-18
- Dimensions: 3.00" h x 13.80" w x 17.50" l, 1.45 pounds
Features
- Pannier system with two main compartments, one large top pocket, and two side pouches with total 2165 cubic inch capacity
- Dual outside pouches are ideal for securely storing items such as keys and cameras
- Strong, 420 denier nylon construction; ripstop construction on outside pouches
- Over-the-rack style mounting with auxiliary elastic straps for a secure fit
- Lightweight aluminum frame folds flat when not in use
Amazon.com
The durable, well-constructed Avenir Metro III Panniers are spacious and can hold up to 2,165 cubic inches. Perfect for urban riders who need some extra storage space when on-the-move, each pannier is conveniently sized to fit a standard grocery bag. The panniers are made of strong, 420 denier nylon construction for durability and the ripstop dual outside pouches are ideal for securely storing items such as keys and cameras. The Metro III comes with an additional, large top pocket for more versatility and space. The denier nylon is lined with extensive reflective piping for increased visibility at night. The Avenir Metro III Panniers fasten easily to your bike rack with a standard hook and strap mounting system. The lightweight, aluminum frame conveniently folds flat when not in use.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
56 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
By Rick V
Background you can skip
I bought these Panniers in conjuntions with an M-Wave rear pack carrier (10$ see elsewhere) since wifey wanted start doing her grocery shopping more frequently and by bicycle. New bicycle paths in our area allow for a safe bike trip to and from the grocery store. So I set out to buy the largest cucbic inch panniers for the money without breaking the bank.
These have almost 2,200 ci and we're less than 40$ at time of purchasing so we went with it.
About these Panniers
They are not asl large as you might think. Albeit sizable, they are not so bulky that it looks like you're biking across Europe for a week with all your gear. By itself that is great but for grocery shopping the compartments are oddly shaped. There are 2 main ones on each side and smaller ons on top of that (clearly visible in the photos) and then there is the top pack. This is where it is not perfect for groceries. I could fit 1 gallon of milk or so in each side compartment but the weight of that pulled the top compartment flat (bread turned into flatbread in there). I.e. you can fit 2,200 ci of groceries, HOWEVER, make sure it consists of all canned stuff or all lighter stuff otherwise you're doomed!
As far as non-grocery stuff: I can absolutely see how this is perfect for books and some clothing items etc. No issues there, but we bought it especially for groceries... We have since moved onto adding a grocery basket onto the front of her bike which seems to work much better. Now we want to add a grocery basket to the rear as well (foldable) as this is not well suited, as I said. Buy it for everything else though!
Pros
- Good value
- Good quality (reinforced polyester)
- Good shape / size
- Plenty of compartments
- Easy fixing on to rear carrier pack
- Appears to be rainproof
- Reflective stripes
Cons
- Compartments only work well for non-grocery type stuff (books, towels, clothing, lunch box, beach gear)
- Heavy items in side compartments can push against wheel and flattens top compartment, i.e. item is not well suited for that
Overall verdict:
A great price/quality bargain but make sure you buy it for the right use. We're keeping it as it will come in handy but for grocery shopping you're better off buying the basket solutions (back and front).
Go for it!!
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
By Frog
I bought this set of bags Avenir Metro III Panniers (2, 165 Cubic Inches Total)
Conn:
1. I found they are not good in the rain. I live in Bellevue Washington, USA and it is our rainy season. Rain Rain and more rain. put the bags on my bike it was pouring Elephants and Lions, forget the cats and dogs, LOL they got rained out LOL. When I got home checked and I had an inch of rain in each side after 45 minutes, and 5.5 mile ride. and the top bag was soaked. I have since sprayed them with Scotch Guard now they just get damp. Either need another coat or a better repellent.
2. Other reviewers hit on this the top bag gets pulled down I fixed this alittle I took a old cutting board, cut off the ends, screwed them on to the ends to give the hight of a carton of eggs. Now I have a place to put eggs.
Pro's:
1. Lots of room
2. extra pockets handy on sides
3. Reflector strips
4. Easy to install
5. Makes bike look nicer
6. Affordable
7. Extra clip on back of each bag near the top makes it easy to lock them to the bike so someone can't just undo them and walk off.
Over all these bags are OK. manly gave them 3 stars cause of the lack of water repellent, and lack of top bag supportOther then that I really like these bags.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By J. Peck
The Avenir Metro Pannier is perfect for commuting. The top pack is big enough for my laptop and the side bags work for holding everything else. The reflective stripes are a big bonus also. The only complaint I have is Amazon's packaging for shipment. The pannier came in a LARGE box. Why is a non-breakable, 1/4" thick pannier being shipped in a box large enough for a small refrigerator with enough packaging material to insulate a house?
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