Panniers

Bike panniers come in both rear and front styles, usually sold in pairs, intended to hold enough equipment for self-sustained tours over days or weeks or just to hold your groceries when you visit the local shops They are critical in the distribution of weight across the bike and this should be a consideration when purchasing.

The word pannier actually is French for bread basket and somehow this combines beautifully the simplicity that cycle travel brings.

Commuters who bicycle have pannier options designed to hold laptop computers, changes of clothes and lunch. They are easy to remove and waterproof.

The Vaude Aqua Back Plus has a plastic back plate for structure and stability and uses their unique QMR attachment system for easy fitting and removal. They come with a roll top closure and are fully waterproof. Vaude panniers have shoulder straps, reflective badges and internal organiser pockets.

The Vaude Aqua Box will easily fit onto your handle bars using the Kwikfix system, and comes with a clear map case and shoulder strap. Cycle panniers need to be tough, reliable and easy to remove.

The Vaude Aqua front model has a universal fitting that allows it to be use on either side of your bike and indeed can also be used as a rear bike pannier.