>>1992738Good panniers/racks are overpriced, expensive and cater to the 'more money than sense' crowd. Cheap pannier racks are pointless and will sheer off at the bolts the moment you put any load on them and hit a bump.
It's the same issue that plagues the rest of cycling products and the audio industry too. Buying cheap chinesium is futile, but buying good gear gets you gouged because it's aimed at middle or upper class clients.
Bags on the other hand, while a lot of them are definitely overpriced for arty farty types. You can buy cheap and they work perfectly fine. You can get good rugged use out of them for a long time.
I've used rockbros gear for two years solid. I don't drive or take public transport. I'm extremely impressed with it. Pic related, it's slightly upmarket chinesium and I overfill it and abuse it all the time. Never had a leak or tear. The straps obviously rub the frame but I don't care about that.
On another note I've been looking for a good pet setup for a while. We get harsh weather 70% of the year but every pet product I see is fairweather and won't protect against the elements. Towing a trailer is out the question. Been looking at crates but i'm not crafty enough to create a proper raincover.
