6 Tips to choose bike waterproof pannier bags
By 2020, people have paid more attention to their health. Maybe this is a good important reason. The bicycle industry flourishes in the past two years. We can see more and more people choose bicycles for commute, short distance travel, and long-distance travel. A bike pannier is a necessary piece of equipment for a bicycle. Because its quality is probably determining the fate of all your equipment during cycling. You must not want your beloved notebook to be soaked in water.
From Amazon sale data, you can find waterproof bike bag sells much better than regular bike bags, although their price is higher. A bike pannier bag is not only a bag on a rack, but also it can be a backpack or a messenger bag.
At present, there are more and more bike pannier bags available in the market, from the canvas bicycle pannier bags with lower prices to the high-end 100% waterproof bike pannier bags. How to choose a suitable bicycle pannier bag?
We interview our customers and conclude 6 main selection factors to choose waterproof bicycle bags.
Fastness
When you use bike panniers, what is your most fearful thing? I believe 99% of people will be afraid that the bike pannier bag is lost during cycling. For road cycling, the roads may be rugged and the bike has been bumping all the time. It took you quite a lot of effort to ride a few kilometers, but suddenly you found that your bike pannier bags on the rack has been lost somewhere. It is frustrating.
A Quick-release system is the soul of bike pannier bags. The quick-release buckle is the core benchmark for judging bike panniers. It determines style and position. The previous quick release buckle looks like a sign of infinity which is similar to putting the number 8 horizontally. It is easy to adjust the size and distance but the fastness is not satisfactory.
Now, the new quick-release buckle design is very different. The overall section is like a shield shape, and the bottom is retracted to avoid touching the feet during riding.
All the main force bearing points are thickened or ridged to strengthen the support and stability. There is no risk of switching halfway during long-distance riding, so as to solve the worries. The new type of buckle is applicable to various bike rack sizes. The hanging hook width can be adjusted to 45mm, and the distance between two hanging hooks can be adjusted laterally by a wider range, up to 145mm
Waterproof
Before 2020, most customers chose 500D PVC as the raw material for waterproof bike bags. Now more customers prefer 600D TPU. TPU material is softer and has better tear resistance performance. Of course, its price is more expensive than 500D PVC. No matter which material you choose, the difference of materials has little effect on the water resistance.
One of the influencing factors comes from the opening method. At present, 100% bike waterproof bike pannier bag mostly uses rolling opening, which is suitable for backpack type. The obvious advantage of the rolling type is completely waterproof. Even if you put it into the water, it will not seep if you roll the opening in the correct way. The disadvantage of the rolling opening type is difficult to take things, so the rider needs to think about the arrangement of luggage. The rider should put the frequently used things on top and others under them.
Most of the bike pannier capacity is from 18L to 38L. The popular type is around 25L which is just similar to backpack capacity. It is suitable for taking a notebook computer and some necessary supplies. Concerning today’s life, we don’t need to take too many things even for traveling. Materials that are too heavy or too large shall be carried carefully.
Appearance
In addition to functionality, customers would like to choose simple and fashionable types. It is easy to understand that the bike pannier bag is not just to carry things but also to show the owner’s personality. For our designers, they will consider the wind resistance and the appearance of bike panniers on the bike during traveling. If the bike pannier is in the same color scheme as the bike, it is definitely harmonious in appearance.
We can make customized colors with your brand logo and particular design factors to help your pannier bag stand out.
Simple design
The most popular bike pannier bag is a simple design. The simple structure makes it convenient for riders to use. We can check the bike panniers roughly and find that the quick release buckle, shoulder belt, and folding method take into account the user’s use feeling. It should not be too complex. The use method can be seen through at a glance. The loading and disassembly can be learned without thinking. The design is commendable humanized design.
Warranty and after-sales
Commitment to quality warranty or time-limited replacement is the benchmark of conscience brand. Some businesses do not care about selling, do not have after-sales service, and do not actively respond to the demands of consumers. This is not the style of the brand. As commodity sellers, we should follow the linkage between the company, commodity, and consumer. Selling commodities is not the end, but the starting point. The company and consumers are commodity bridges to interact with each other and win-win together.
