St Kilda Cycles

Once in a while, everyone needs to pack and carry something on their bike. It might be work gear or lunch or every single thing that one needs for a bike adventure. Normal riders are well aware of bike packing fundamentals that include a spare tube, CO2 canister, valve head, mini-multi tool, mini pump, tyre levers, tyre patches, and so on. But once you begin counting the jersey or jeans pockets get overloaded. From jeans pockets to saddlebags, milk crates or handlebar bags there are multiple choices but which one is perfect? Let’s find out.   ●       Panniers: Panniers are considered the go-to option for bike touring, shopping, and regular commute. These bags can be availed in various sizes, styles, and materials depending on your purchasing ability and nature of requirement. You can choose the affordable ones or go for the best ones like Ortlieb rear panniers that have been on top for years. Ortlieb bike panniers are known for their supreme quality, a...

Bike panniers are not a new concept but are definitely worth the intrigue as they evolve from heavy and baggy liabilities to light and essential travel accessories. In this blog, we are discussing some important tips and suggestions regarding handling and packing bike panniers. For this purpose, we used Ortlieb bike panniers but the suggestions apply to every and any kind of bike pannier: ● Learn the significance of organising and categorising: Panniers are characteristically black holes. You will always find the most important things at the bottom of the bag irrespective of their position or placement. Even the Ortlieb cycle panniers are no exception to this thumb rule. However, you need to be extra cautious about it as it won't help in heavy rains or under a storm. Learn to be organised and begin by sorting all essentials into different categories. The cooking and food will it should in by while clothes should be piled up into a different one. The same goes for bike tools, spare...