Luggage

Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Been looking at getting some Oxford luggage. Anyone got any views on them? Would like Sports or Humpback but can only probably afford 1st Time. They any good?

Cheers
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Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

Think mine are the 'Humpback' panniers and I love them. I do a few journeys to Cardiff every year with them on and their great. 200 miles each way with a heavy back pack is hell.

Balance the weight evenly and you don't know their there Thumbs Up

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

They're okay. I got a panniers / tailpack / tankbag set from Riossi for £60 - turned out to be Oxford stuff with a Riossi badge. Don't use it all that much but seems pretty sturdy and I've crammed an immense amount into them in the past.

That reminds me... Danny's still got my panniers!

Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Where is this Riossi place? Tried looking online but it came up with "This domain may be for sale".

Bend, were they Sports or 1st time version?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Riossi went bust years ago. Good thing too, cos they were pretty shite (a rebranding of Motorcycle City).

They're kinda like the 1st time kit.

Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

If you go for Oxford, go for the Lifetime Luggage. They WILL replace it/repair it if it goes wrong.

I've had Oxford tank bags and can thoroughly recommend them.

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Mantzy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Sadie, do you know if "1st" are lifetime or is that just the "Sports" and "Humpback"?
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Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

Have a look here.

As far as I know, neither Humpback or 1st Time are lifetime guaranteed.

Lifetime Luggage is a different category, I think, although I'm willing to be advised otherwise.
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Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

Another vote for Oxford Hump Backs - I bought the set form here...

https://www.forestedge-retail.co.uk

...after a lot of shopping around for a decent price. I think I've still got a 10% discount voucher for a 'next purchase' from there and as I doubt I'll buy anything from them in the foreseeable future if you do decide to go that route feel free to PM me and I'll post it to you if I can dig it out.

Cheers

SteveH
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I have some oxford stuff, seems ok although I broke the zip on the bum-bag thingy through my own fault more than anything else (trying to squeeze through a gateway). You have to watch how much stuff you put in it otherwise your bike lands up wider than the cars. I have a rule that when I set out on a long run, the panniers must not be expanded. This leaves plenty of reserve space for when I can't be arsed packing stuff properly. Neatly packed collapsed=stuffed-in haphazardly expanded.
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