Review of Delta Waterproof Bicycle Pannier

Delta Waterproof Bicycle Pannier
By: Delta Average Rating: 2.5 Total Reviews: 4
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Good value; great customer service from Delta

On: 2008-02-06

I bought this pannier about 6 months ago and used it mostly as a backpack for the first few months. The only problem I encountered was in the way the pannier attaches to Deltas backpack adapter. It attaches at the bottom with two snaps. Thats fine if youre carrying a light load, but with a heavy load, the snaps would sometimes come undone as I was riding. I will probably rig up a more secure attachment system.

The first time I used the pannier as a pannier, one of the hooks that attaches it to the rack broke. I called Delta and they sent me a new pannier with a redesigned hook that seems much more robust (the new hooks have a triangular base plate).

Why a 4 out of 5? Great customer service; seems well-made and durable (with the new hook); great price. However, you might want to think twice if you intend to use it primarily as a backpack.

It broke after a few weeks

by: neuroblog On: 2006-04-30

Buyer Beware!!! I bought this to use for bike commuting and shopping because it is waterproof and cheap. Unfortunately, the pannier hooks that fit onto the rack are made of breakable plastic, which, duh! ...breaks. One broke today after 6-8 weeks of use. Cant repair it. Maybe my cat will play with it-- cant think of anything else to do with an un-mountable pannier.

Ill spend more next time for a higher quality waterproof pannier like an Arkel or Ortleib.

The item shipped is not what is pictured

On: 2006-03-24

What is in the picture has a quick release. What they is is a bolt on. Then further they will not take a return or exchange for the proper pictured item. DO not buy this based on the picture also note this is a vendor that has not lived up to their responsibility.

The item shipped is not what is pictured

On: 2006-03-23

What is in the picture has a quick release. What they is is a bolt on. Then further they will not take a return or exchange for the proper pictured item. DO not buy this based on the picture also note this is a vendor that has not lived up to their responsibility.

exceeded expectations

On: 2006-02-17

i live in the pacific northwest, hence, rain. so when i decided to buy panniers i did alot of research to find a brand i could depend on. Because lets face it this is something you buy only once in 10 or more years, or should anyhow. i considered Ortlieb, looked at them to see the quality, but decided on Delta. The price is much more affordable and the features are quite compatible. Especially the hood over the bag, much more like the higher end of ortlieb. Very durable aquastop fabric as well. When i received them they exceeded my expectations. My commute to work and stores will save me alot of gas expence, since i can ride my bike and pick up stuff with these great panniers.