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Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single

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Item # 833056

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Detours Ballard Market single pannier features easy off-bike carrying, making it a great companion for your trips to the farmers' market. It also does double-duty for commuting.

Accessing the pannier's main compartment is easy and fast, thanks to a cinch-corded collar
When you're ready to ride, secure the pannier to your bike's rear rack (not included) with the 2 sturdy mounting clasps
At your destination, carrying the pannier with you is a hassle-free affair thanks to a choice between using the long tote straps or the adjustable backpack straps
Constructed out of coated nylon material to offer good weather-resistance and lasting use
Pannier base is reinforced to help keep your bag dry from street spray; removable raincover protects your goods when the weather turns sour
Zippered panel hides the rack mounting hardware to ensure it's protected and out of the way
Internal laptop sleeve fits up to most 15 in. laptops for easy commutes to the office
External and internal pockets on the Detours Ballard Market single pannier help organize water bottles and on-the-go essentials

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Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single Customer Reviews

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Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single

2.7

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Nice looking, not best for her use.

By Mattburn87

from Philadelphia, PA

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Pros

Easy to Use
Versatile

Cons

Low attachment points

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single:

I bought this bag for my wife to use in her commute. It looks nice and seems versitile, but it didn't work the best while on the bike. The attachments are positioned low on the bag so that the top six inches are above the rack. Also, the drawstring enclosure excludes the top 4-6 inches of the bag and makes it much smaller than it first appears.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for city commuting

By city commuter

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

No lower hooks
Not watertight resistant

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Bikes
Work clothesgym bag

Comments about Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single:

I have a daily 10 mile commute to and from work and currently use a small timbuktu messenger bag (great bag, have had it for 5 years and still use it and love it) to hold my laptop and lunch. I have been in the market for either a bigger bag or a pannier to use in addition to my laptop bag, so I can easily bring a change of clothes and other miscellaneous items. A bag I could also use for around the city and then easily carry into the gym, a cafe or a bar.

I was attracted to this bag because of its versatile features - it latches on to my bike rack and I can carry it has a shoulder bag OR a backpack. I also like that you zip over the attachment. It is very easy to carry around and great for holding extra clothes, a jacket, a book, gym gear, or even bringing a few beers and snack to a BBQ.

The only features that I found disappointing is that there isn't an attachment for the bottom of the bag, although I haven't had a problem yet with it bouncing around. If it does start to bounce around I imagine I could just use a bungee to attach it to the rack tighter. It would also be nice if it were a watertight bag, but I can sacrifice that for an easy to carry, versatile bag. The only other thing I would like (but not necessary) would be additional smaller compartments for organizing keys, wallet, phone, or other small random things. Overall, great bag, but could benefit from a few minor upgrades.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Questionable Quality

By Coyotes Amigo

from Seattle, Wa

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Pros

Handy
Nice design
Versatile

Cons

Poor Quality
Straps can be annoying
Weak

Best Uses

Small grocery trips

Comments about Detours Ballard Market Pannier - Single:

My wife bought this to have a nice bag that is easy to carry off the bike. The Detours bag seemed to fit the bill, since it can be used as both a hand bag and a rucksack.Unfortunately, the the hooks that allow it to be used like a pannier are not attached robustly enough. After very little lightly loaded use both screws lost their nuts and pulled out of the bag. An easy fix, to be sure, but unacceptable for a bag costing [$]. They should switch to riveted hooks like my super-durable Lone Peak camping bags.Will return and look for something more durable.