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(More customer reviews)I purchased these panniers for a 550 mile, unsupported, solo trip and the first failure occurred at mile 110. What seems to be missing from the product description is a weight rating. I selected these bags for my trip based on the volume of cargo I was carrying but found they couldn't handle the weight.
The good: The design is simple and funtional. The bags install easily with the top hooks latching securely on the rack. The bottom hook is a little less functional and somewhat difficult to attach securely. The drawstring closure of the main compartment with overlapping flap is simple and works well. It provides a large opening and seals up to keep everything clean and dry. The rear compartment and extra storage pocket on the top flap are great for keeping smaller items separated, although I'd prefer a longer zipper on the top flap. The rain covers are simple and effective. Everything stayed dry, even in a heavy downpour.
The bad: I had 21 pounds of gear in each bag and after 110 miles the mounting hooks started breaking. By the end of day 3 (240 miles into my trip) only 1 of the 4 hooks were still intact and the bags were held on with bungee cords and duct tape. I was riding on paved roads so it's not like they were getting bounced around a lot. I stopped overnight at a friends house and we fabricated some rails that we bolted to the bags and secured to the rack with hose clamps. This worked for the rest of the trip but it's now a pain in the neck to get the bags on and off the bike.
In retrospect, I was carrying more than I really needed, but this was my first bike trip. I did a lot of internet research, though, before the trip and my packing list and total load don't seem unreasonable based on what I read.
Conclusion: Delta should include a weight rating for the panniers. 21 pounds clearly exceeds the strength of the mounting hooks.
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