Years ago, I bought Eclipse panniers with nice big strap-down flaps and big external pockets. Now I need new panniers, but Eclipse is gone. I found three possibilities and the one I like best is Axiom Champlain (see thumbnail 1). I also like Arkel GT-54, but it is expensive (see thumbnail 2). Third, I am looking at Jandd Mountain Expedition, which is expensive too (see thumbnail 3). Also, I am not sure how well the flap on the Jandd covers the opening and the whole shape looks wider than tall.
All three panniers are big, which I like even though I will not try to fill them up, and all three have extra external pockets. I am leaning strongly toward the Axiom because I like the design and the price is far less than the others.
Has anyone used Axioms? How did you like them? How about other panniers with nice big external pockets? Any suggestions or cautions?
All three panniers are big, which I like even though I will not try to fill them up, and all three have extra external pockets. I am leaning strongly toward the Axiom because I like the design and the price is far less than the others.
Has anyone used Axioms? How did you like them? How about other panniers with nice big external pockets? Any suggestions or cautions?