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[Closed] commuting bike - would this be rubbish?

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http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/sport-1-54-57-69567468/#INFO-DETAIL

15 miles each way of hilly terrain but main roads, this would be fine for the cash wouldn't it?
do panniers require specific mounting points?


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 10:35 am
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It looks like it will do the job nicely. Seems to have a triple chainset, so easy to get up anything.

Pannier mounting - if the frame doesn't have suitable eyelets, then you can mount panniers using "p" clips, which mount on the stays. Have a look on the SJS website for this sort of thing - it's right up their, er, street.

If commuting, even during the summer, consider fitting full mudguards: You'll be really grateful not to have a soaking wet backside and feet when you arrive at work.


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 11:00 am
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ah good plan re p clips and mudguards. Whats good regarding panniers for a laptop and clothes?


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 12:05 pm
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A good w/proof pannier (Ortlieb, Vaude) worth the £ IMO.

Your rak really needs frame-mounts at the dropouts btw, tho p-clips are OK at the stays for the upper mount.


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 12:08 pm
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That seems to have rack mounts at the dropout, but not at the tops of the stays. Looks fine for the money to me. 🙂


 
Posted : 02/06/2010 12:12 pm