Review of Axiom Hunter Grocery Pannier Bag 1220 cubic inches Black

Axiom Hunter Grocery Pannier Bag 1220 cubic inches Black
By: Axiom
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On: 2008-06-30

I agree with the previous poster - these bags are great, easy to take on and off, and shop in the store. I bought a rack made by the same company (an Axiom Odyssee)to minimize any attachment problems.

Problem was, no matter what adjustments I made the back of my heel hit the front of the bag when it was full of groceries. I took it to a bike dealer to see if Id mounted the rack or the bag incorrectly - they were unable to get it to work either. I would have had to modify the back top clip in order for it to fit into the farthest back space on the bike rack. (back clip was too wide to fit in the back-most space)

I had a choice, I could either change racks - which I did not want to do -(really like the rack) or change the bag. I opted to change the bag to the Axiom Seymour Panniers, which are sold in a set. In fact I got the set of two Axiom Seymour Panniers for the same price as one of the Axiom Hunter bags.

I miss the grocery sack style and size of the Hunter bags, not to mention the ease of shopping in the store with them.

I do not miss my heel hitting the bag on every rotation.
I also like the fact that these bags have a top cover that keeps things in the bag and protects them some from the elements.

Summary: If you buy the Axiom Hunter bags make sure that your rack allows them to be attached far enough back. Also be aware that you may want to address the issue of the top being totally open while you are riding.

great bike bag

On: 2007-06-14

This is by far the best bike bag weve ever owned...and weve owned many! Very easy to take on and off. A paper grocery sack fits in perfectly. In fact, we had bought one of these at a bike store that only had one in stock and were so pleased with it we ordered a second through an Amazon supplier.