tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post8020791830407726971..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Linus Panniers ReviewCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-714064383899501402014-06-20T21:58:16.821-04:002014-06-20T21:58:16.821-04:00So, I just got a pair of these as a gift myself th...So, I just got a pair of these as a gift myself this week. After this review I was a bit worried they wouldn't latch properly onto my bike's rack, as it also has some seriously fat tubing (when I use my ortliebs on it I have to remove the little downsizing insert), but it seems like in the time since this one was reviewed they've made some changes for it to be more universal. My pair didn't come with the odd little warning, and the leather mounting straps have all been replaced with canvas ones that are all adequately wide for even the very fat tubing on my rack. I am very impressed with the build quality and details in these, and think Linus have a really awesome product here, better even than the Brooks equivalents.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822782324870099615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-27068680485214217832013-01-21T22:56:56.445-05:002013-01-21T22:56:56.445-05:00These bags are already waxed, from the maker.These bags are already waxed, from the maker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-11139709529433019322012-01-30T12:49:53.506-05:002012-01-30T12:49:53.506-05:00We have Ortliebs also. They are not nearly as goo...We have Ortliebs also. They are not nearly as good-looking as yours but I like the easy on / easy off clips. I think it's entirely reasonable to have a few different bicycles for different jobs (commuting, cargo, racing) and or a few different bicycle bags for different jobs. All of it is cheaper than a car. Have you ever considered an Extracycle conversion kit for one of your bikes? Ours has been fantastic for Farmer's Market runs.Chafedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600452318978949340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-79842406676223513022012-01-26T20:41:28.493-05:002012-01-26T20:41:28.493-05:00I hope you will update us on how that light color ...I hope you will update us on how that light color of pannier fares over time. A honey brown would have complemented things with less worry about winter muck.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-25461093841005733582012-01-25T23:40:29.701-05:002012-01-25T23:40:29.701-05:00The Panniers look great with your bike.
I have a ...The Panniers look great with your bike. <br />I have a set of waterproof Ortliebs that are not as stylish but they get the job done. Especially since we get so many days of rain here in Vancouver. Great blog!WanderingJewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652878513563291449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-42704311027291982382012-01-25T09:55:22.281-05:002012-01-25T09:55:22.281-05:00Nikwax makes a nice product called Cotton Proof th...Nikwax makes a nice product called Cotton Proof that I have had good luck with. It's wash-in, but it seems like you could probably put the panniers through the wash once with few problems...but I haven't tried that myself.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-87889699901655841692012-01-25T09:44:25.513-05:002012-01-25T09:44:25.513-05:00Those Linus panniers do look very smart on your bi...Those Linus panniers do look very smart on your bike....they go really well with that nice deep red...Very nice.<br /><br />-TrevorTrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-29433191788548159852012-01-25T08:02:37.632-05:002012-01-25T08:02:37.632-05:00I have DIY re-proofed my Barbour coat, and I would...I have DIY re-proofed my Barbour coat, and I would not undertake de novo waxing of cotton. It's a messy messy job and I think the light canvas would show all inconsistencies in a way that the universally dark Barbours do not.<br /><br />If you do decide to undertake it we've developed a new protocol that involves less hot wax - take your item and fold it up so it fits in a warmish oven (~250 F). Once it is good and hot, avoiding touching any zippers, pull it out and quickly rub on some Barbour proofing wax. It will melt into the canvas a bit like icing a cake too early. Work as long as your garment is warm, then reheat it as many times as necessary to get it totally re-waxed. This seems to waste less wax and make less of a mess than the Barbour protocol on the can.<br /><br />If you choose to wash your garment before re-waxing it, don't do it in my Mother In Law's bathtub. She was quite peeved with my husband when he left a ring of dirty waxy scum in her white tub.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com