1. It's made in Australia using at least 70% reclaimed materials

2. It looks 100% better than any other pannier

3. It has the most innovative attachment system on the market - made for your comfort. No hooks on the bag, they stay bolted onto your rack

4. It has a comfy shoulder strap that has a great hideaway position when you ride away.

5. A front pocket big enough for your wallet, keys, phone - all the little things you don't want to loose

6. a large interior - fits an A3 folder

7. inside is lined with a pvc offcut, this gives you your second line of defence against water invasion

8. You buy 1 or 2 panniers - you get to choose

9. Did I mention the colours?

grey and black pannier

Ron is very proud to be making his panniers in Australia. Materials are very carefully chosen from the following criteria:

1. source reclaimed (unwanted/ discarded) though usually brand new materials.
2. be as environmentally "friendly" as possible.
3. be made in Australia. This isn't merely flag waving, it's about trying to ensure your pannier hasn't used up much oil by the time it gets to your bike.

Actual materials used (Australian made materials in bold):

RECLAIMED: Bag body - reclaimed awning canvas, offcuts or roll ends (some made in Australia, others printed in Australia) , Bag inner - pvc discards , pocket - pvc discards , Inner Backing Board - pvc board , polyester shockcord

NEW: bag back - cotton/poly canvas, polyester YKK zip , plastic buckles, polyester webbing and binding , 3M reflective tape, stainless steel eyelets , stainless steel bolts, nuts & washers, woven label, aluminium pannier hanger system, cardboard box (from 100% recycled paper)

attachment on rack

front pocket

Ron has selected 5 colours that will be available for the foreseeable future (remembering we use offcuts etc). These are shown on the SHOP page.

From time to time, there will be other colours you can choose.

You can also choose to spend a little more and get a truly magnificent Vintage canvas pannier. They will have a special section in the Shop soon.

Ron chooses materials and sews his panniers to last and last. You do need to respect the fabric (look after it) and respect the bag its self (don't be rough with it).

If you think your pannier is defective, be sure to make contact with us.

BOLTS:
Remember to keep your bolts tight. They are like any other bolt on your bicycle and need to be periodically checked for safety. Your pannier hanger will continue to work well only if the bolts are tight.

FABRIC:
If you get caught in a downpour, hang up your pannier to dry at your destination. Remove dry dirt with a soft brush. Everynow and again, soak your bag in warm water and lightly brush dirty patches.

PROOFING:
The canvas has a factory proofing already. We don't add another layer in order to cut down on unnecessary chemical use. Even unproofed canvas is naturally water resistant as the fibres swell when wet. The reclaimed PVC inner will keep out any dampness that may get through the canvas. When the rain stops beading on the canvas, however, it may be time to reproof. Protective sprays are available from any good camping store.

"hold down" cord for extra "bounce" protection