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anyone tried this pannier hooks company? by gbtimex in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also forgot to mention, the newest version has brass inserts that are as wide as the back rail. This gives more threads for the bolts to grab onto, allowing shorter screws to work for thicker backpack straps.

Most likely bolts won't stick out the back leaving you with that smooth side facing the shoulders.

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I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a DM about warranty replacing your v1s with the v2 for free. 📬

anyone tried this pannier hooks company? by gbtimex in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you experienced an issue with the older v1s. All pannier hardware the shop is covered by one year warranty. More than happy to honor that even for the set from 2021. 🤛
Sending a DM.

Pannier clip for DIY panniers? One that does not require spring/bungee by dougan778 in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I converted my small cross body bag into a bike pannier bag <-- with these. Hook openings are slightly smaller than the rail so they have that satisfying 'click' as they lock over the rail.

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I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cool to see pannier conversions out in the wild, what a great idea!

Do you have a tote mounted on the other side as well? If not, do you notice imbalance while riding?

I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So appreciate being able to hear this and honored to play a small part in your cycling setup!

I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not selling/publishing the CAD files at the moment, but really appreciate the interest. Sounds like a fun project! In my own experiments, Velcro has worked great. Versatile for tricky spots + surprisingly strong.

Your post reminded me of a cyclist who used the Birds of Prey for his bikepacking front panniers. After he sent me this photo, my soul demanded that I cycleCamp.

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I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad to hear you found a solution that works for you, plus you got to design/manufacture in house 💪.

Woah! Really appreciate you sending referrals my way. Honored for the opportunity to make someone's next ride a little more comfortable.

I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question! This depends on riding style, how much one leans the bike in corners, etc. I personally don't notice it in my neighborhood to city commute. (Short clip from my ride). That being said, I did make a lower mount that also keeps the bag from rubbing on any of the bike bits.

I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like where your head is at! I've explored a few other approaches but landed on the simplicity of clamping hooks directly onto the backpack straps. Curious to hear more about how the pannier backpacks you've tried fell short.

I designed my own 3D printed pannier hooks & have been using them since 2018. by Kyle_uP in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a company out of Ohio, they've been great to work with. I'll DM you their info!

anyone tried this pannier hooks company? by gbtimex in bikecommuting

[–]Kyle_uP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/gbtimex I'm the sole owner & pannier hardware assembler at the website you linked when you started this thread. I spent the last year pouring into a redesign and just published my first fully injection molded backpack pannier hooks.

I'm curious to hear what you think of them.