Top pannier bags
-
- Posts: 1
- Joined: 30 Jul 2014, 8:09pm
Top pannier bags
I have this week purchased a new Galaxy and returned to the C.T.C. fold after an absence of 30 years. My bike has a Tubus Logo rear pannier and I would like to fit a bag on top of the narrow rails. Those that I have tried so far do not seem very secure and move easily fore and aft. Please can anyone suggest a suitable top bag for this rack? I'm told that at a later date, any Ortleib pannier will fit this rack.
Re: Top pannier bags
Welcome to the forum, do you know what type of rear carrier is fitted?
The only thing I can think of is one that site close to the seat post/saddle and has a front strap.
The only thing I can think of is one that site close to the seat post/saddle and has a front strap.
Keith Edwards
I do not care about spelling and grammar
I do not care about spelling and grammar
Re: Top pannier bags
Do you mean you are looking for a rack bag? One of my bikes has a Tubus Logo and I've wondered about this too. As it happens I've just ordered a Carradice Super C rackbag for another bike with a different carrier, but I'll try it on the Logo to see if it works.
- pedalsheep
- Posts: 1324
- Joined: 11 Aug 2009, 7:57pm
Re: Top pannier bags
Most rack bags are too wide to fit properly on a Tubus Logo. I have used a Vaude Silkroad on mine but it never felt totally secure and I eventually gave up on it and bought a Carradice Barley saddlebag instead.
'Why cycling for joy is not the most popular pastime on earth is still a mystery to me.'
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.
Re: Top pannier bags
The Altura rack packs should be okay on it? Dryline or Arran? Quite a few bike shops carry them, so you can probably go try one. They have fasteners that go around the rack, so shouldn't move fore and aft.
If you don't mind spending a bit more, you can also get Ortlieb rack packs.
If you don't mind spending a bit more, you can also get Ortlieb rack packs.
“In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility.”
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
Re: Top pannier bags
I have a Tubus Vega on a bike and I believe it has the same width as a Logo. I tried fitting a Altura Dryline rack bag on it but the fastener for the bag is too wide and made for a very bad fit. The bag would move sideways because of the narrow rack.
Re: Top pannier bags
grani wrote:I have a Tubus Vega on a bike and I believe it has the same width as a Logo. I tried fitting a Altura Dryline rack bag on it but the fastener for the bag is too wide and made for a very bad fit. The bag would move sideways because of the narrow rack.
That's too bad. I really like my Altura Arran. Maybe the OP meant the bags move side to side?
The Ortlieb trunk bag has two or three different mounting systems available. Maybe one of those would work?
“In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility.”
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
Re: Top pannier bags
Vorpal wrote:grani wrote:I have a Tubus Vega on a bike and I believe it has the same width as a Logo. I tried fitting a Altura Dryline rack bag on it but the fastener for the bag is too wide and made for a very bad fit. The bag would move sideways because of the narrow rack.
That's too bad. I really like my Altura Arran. Maybe the OP meant the bags move side to side?
The Ortlieb trunk bag has two or three different mounting systems available. Maybe one of those would work?
I think the bag can also move fore and aft but I found that to be an easier problem to solve (cable ties or similar). My solution in the end was to swap to a wide Tortec rack and donate the Vega rack to my better half. Now I am a bit curious again and might have a go at fitting the Dryline bag on the Vega when I get home tonight.
Re: Top pannier bags
Have you considered one of these http://www.evanscycles.com/products/alt ... rrency=GBP I have one and think it's a great bit of kit, easily removable leaving just a small bracket on the seat post. Very secure
'Kernow bys Vyken'
Re: Top pannier bags
LollyKat wrote:Do you mean you are looking for a rack bag? One of my bikes has a Tubus Logo and I've wondered about this too. As it happens I've just ordered a Carradice Super C rackbag for another bike with a different carrier, but I'll try it on the Logo to see if it works.
I can now confirm that this bag does NOT fit on the Tubus Logo.
Re: Top pannier bags
I have just tried to fit the Dryline bag on the Vega (similar dimensions as the Logo?) and even though it can be made secure with a couple of cable ties I would say it doesn't fit.grani wrote:Vorpal wrote:grani wrote:I have a Tubus Vega on a bike and I believe it has the same width as a Logo. I tried fitting a Altura Dryline rack bag on it but the fastener for the bag is too wide and made for a very bad fit. The bag would move sideways because of the narrow rack.
That's too bad. I really like my Altura Arran. Maybe the OP meant the bags move side to side?
The Ortlieb trunk bag has two or three different mounting systems available. Maybe one of those would work?
I think the bag can also move fore and aft but I found that to be an easier problem to solve (cable ties or similar). My solution in the end was to swap to a wide Tortec rack and donate the Vega rack to my better half. Now I am a bit curious again and might have a go at fitting the Dryline bag on the Vega when I get home tonight.
Re: Top pannier bags
PhilipJohn wrote:I have this week purchased a new Galaxy ....
Did the Tubus Logo come with it? How much luggage weight do you think you might want to carry? I suggest that if you want a rackbag you would be better exchanging or selling the Tubus and getting, say, a Topeak Super Tourist instead, which would allow you to use a rackbag with out any problems, and even with panniers at the same time. (Topeak's own MTX trunk bags will clip into this.)
If you prefer to keep the Tubus Logo consider a saddlebag instead such as the Carradice Barley or Super C Audax, or the slightly larger Pendle. Attach it with the Bagman Quick Release saddle clamp and let the carrier support the bag.