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Comment on Panniers 101: Purchasing the Perfect Pannier by CT

CT — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:11:41 +0000

I’m not really able to say if the rack’s an older one or not–I’ve had it for about 17 months, but I have no idea how long the store had had it. I’ve also tried the rack on an acquaintance’s Journey rack (purchased about 8 months ago), and it has the same problem. It’s just as you describe, the support bar in the rack makes much of the center part of the rack unusable with the posi-lock system.

It’s not the end of the world. Both rack and bags are very sturdy and I like them a lot. It’s just a minor irritation when putting the bags on the rack.

Comment on Panniers 101: Purchasing the Perfect Pannier by Cadeyrn

Cadeyrn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:40 +0000

Good advice for anyone looking for new panniers, trying them out as a package before you buy is always a great idea. As for your Stormfront bags not fitting well on your Axiom rack: is it an older Journey rack? I talked to our product manager about that problem and he said it has been fixed. The problem arose from the placement of one of the support bars, which has now been moved to offer a rack that is more compatible with different hardware spacing. I know that doesn’t help your current predicament but at least steps have been taken to fix it for the future.

Comment on Panniers 101: Purchasing the Perfect Pannier by CT

CT — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:54:01 +0000

One other thing to consider is the fit of the bag on the rack. Not every bag is a good fit with every rack, and not every pannier’s attachment system is flexible enough to overcome this.

Axiom’s ‘posi-lock’ system is really great in some ways: it’s simple, durable, and it’s low-tech enough to be replaced or repaired anywhere in the world using local materials. But since the hooks are a fixed distance apart, the bags just won’t fit right on some racks.

Oddly enough, my Axiom Stormfront bags are a pretty bad fit on my Axiom Journey rack. With that combination, if you want to *use* the posi-lock system, there is only one possible position to place the bag where the plastic part doesn’t interfere with the tubing of the rack. Unfortunately, that position places the rear hook on the pannier on that bit of tubing at the extreme rear of the rack where the tubing angles upwards.

My advice: test any bag you’re considering buying on the rack it will be used on.

Comment on Warm clothes, bicycles and a taste for adventure: Months of planning and we leave tomorrow. by Neil fiske

Neil fiske — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:05:58 +0000

Hey Guys –

Neil Fiske, here, Eddie Bauer CEO, wishing you success in this adventure and congratulations on being a “Be First” winner.

We’ll be watching with great interest. Best of luck.

Neil

Comment on Arm and Leg Warmers 101.5: Enjoy the Warmth by Dressing for Winter Success « Axiom Performance Gear | News

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Comment on In the end, Wearing a Helmet Just Seems to Make Sense by Richard Keatinge

Richard Keatinge — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:59:16 +0000

In the end you’re making a comment about your state of mind, and that’s something I’ll definitely leave to you. I’m happy to support your right to wear a lid if you want to. I’ll just leave the fact that countries that have penalised people for cycling without helmets increased the percentage of cyclists wearing helmets mainly by discouraging helmetless cyclists, and still failed to reduce the head injury rate. Apart from the rather strong suggestion that helmets aren’t significantly effective, helmet promotion seems difficult to justify.

Comment on Have we lost our minds: Is Wearing a Helmet Uncool? by Richard Keatinge

Richard Keatinge — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:51:37 +0000

Mr Willing, the point about the best scientific work is that there don’t seem to be any people who’ve actually been saved by their helmets. We all know there are plenty who think their helmets saved them. That’s not quite the same thing.

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