Buying Canvas panniers

takver

My Bunyip canvas panniers I purchased in 1981 are in need of retirement. They are suffering from stitching coming apart, and 23 years of wear and tear. They have lasted well with two overseas trips and numerous Australian adventures, and commuting to work. The ones I bought were early model Bunyips without the lock on strap: the rear ones have a tendency to occasionally leap off the bike when you hit a bump or some rough road (which has contributed to their wear and tear).

I have been extremely happy with Bunyip, and Canvas as a material, and
have a strong preference to continue using this fabric. I am after both
front and rear panniers. I can't find any recent internet references
that Bunyip are still being manufactured....

Does anyone have recommendations in regard to who presently manufactures
and sells canvas panniers in Australia?

Takver



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Terry Collins

takver wrote:

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> Does anyone have recommendations in regard to who presently manufactures
> and sells canvas panniers in Australia?

Bunyip was made by Noel McFarlane of Gemini Bicycle Centre (02) 9797
8028

Otherwise, I think Katoomba bike/outdoors shop also "canvas" bicycle
panniers.

"superdux" is a similar material (nylon core with cotton). 8oz if you
have an old domestic machine, but 12oz for a longer life.

Peter Signorini

"takver" <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message
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> My Bunyip canvas panniers I purchased in 1981 are in need of retirement.
They are suffering from stitching coming apart, and 23 years of wear and
tear. >

What a great life they must have had!

> Does anyone have recommendations in regard to who presently manufactures
and sells canvas panniers in Australia?

Canvas for panniers seems to have been dropped by most pannier
manufacturers. I guess it never was really big, but it is the best fabric
for a high quality, durable, waterproof and breathable pannier. I replaced
my Bunyips with a full set (front & rear) made by Quipment in Melbourne.
These are excellent bags, better made than Bunyip. Unfortunately the
manufacturer has since left the outdoor market I believe.

Your best option would be Widerness Equipment www.wildequipment.com.au

Their Supertour front & rear panniers are very well made from their own
version of superdux. They're not as capacious as my Quipment bags and the
shaped hood over the bag seems to be a bit small, but they have an excellent
mounting system. I've actually bought their hooks for my own bags - they
don't bounce off even on rough forest tracks.

Cheers
Peter

Peter Signorini

"takver" <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have been extremely happy with Bunyip, and Canvas as a material, and
> have a strong preference to continue using this fabric. I am after both
> front and rear panniers. I can't find any recent internet references
> that Bunyip are still being manufactured....

You may want to talk to Ian Sims at Greenspeed in Ferntree Gully
See http://www.greenspeed.com.au/accessoriesmain.htm

Ian has always had access to Bunyip bags specially made for his recumbent
trikes. According to this page he still lists them as an accessory. He
should be able to give you a contact for Bunyip.

Cheers
Peter

Peter Hains

Hi Takver,

I'd have a look at http://www.summitgear.com.au/ Unlike the WE gear,
they are still made in Australia. I haven't had any personal
experience with their panniers, but their bushwalking packs are
excellent quality.

Good luck,

Peter

takver <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message news:<jzZnc.94082$T6.63875@fe14.usenetserver.com>...
> My Bunyip canvas panniers I purchased in 1981 are in need of
retirement. They are suffering from stitching coming apart, and 23
years of wear and tear. They have lasted well with two overseas trips
and numerous Australian adventures, and commuting to work. The ones I
bought were early model Bunyips without the lock on strap: the rear
ones have a tendency to occasionally leap off the bike when you hit a
bump or some rough road (which has contributed to their wear and
tear).
>
> I have been extremely happy with Bunyip, and Canvas as a material, and
> have a strong preference to continue using this fabric. I am after both
> front and rear panniers. I can't find any recent internet references
> that Bunyip are still being manufactured....
>
> Does anyone have recommendations in regard to who presently manufactures
> and sells canvas panniers in Australia?
>
> Takver
>
>
>
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Keith Lewis

RE:
> My Bunyip canvas panniers I purchased in 1981 are in need of
>retirement. They are suffering from stitching coming apart, and 23
>years of wear and tear. They have lasted well with two overseas trips
>and numerous Australian adventures, and commuting to work. The ones I
>bought were early model Bunyips without the lock on strap: the rear
>ones have a tendency to occasionally leap off the bike when you hit a
>bump or some rough road (which has contributed to their wear and
>tear).

About 3 years ago I bought two `canvas' backpacks in Ray's Tent City,
Ringwood, for about $8 each. They were made in Nepal. I used the shoulder
straps to tie them onto my Bike's packrack. Worked really well ever since
except for one event - One of my knots came loose and the right bag slipped
down a bit and rubbed against the end of the rear wheel axle. This produced a
hole that let water in when it rained. I also bought a bigger backpack in the
same series to tie to the handle bars, but never needed the extra room. $15
wasted...

The only problem is that since they are tied on, they can't easily be
removed, and unless they have something in them they can get sucked into the
back wheel. otoh, when parked at the shops noone would bother trying to steal
them...


Keith