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From: barrys@hercules.UUCP (Barry Steel)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: front panniers and low-rider rack
Message-ID: <849@hercules.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 25-Feb-86 10:44:15 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 25 10:44:15 1986
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Reply-To: barrys@hercules.UUCP (Barry Steel)
Organization: Tektronix, Beaverton OR
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If you don't mind the money, Bruce Gordon racks (and the matching Needle
Works bags) are the ONLY way to go.  I have a set (front/rear) on my touring 
bike.  They are flawless, according to Bruce > 15 times longer lasting
than Blackburn.  The panniers are built stronger than my Gregory Pack!
That is difficult to do.

They racks are one piece, made of miter-cut chrome-moly tubing, covered
with epoxy paint.  They run around $85.  They will accept any bags, but
are made especially for the Needle Works panniers.  The panniers range
from $125 to $150.  Bob Beckman "Mr. Needle Works" is just fanatical
about quality.  Its been a pleasure doing business with both of these
people.

There have been several write-ups about both of these products recently
(last 6 months), I can't remember if it was in Bicycling or Bicycle Rider.
Both people are in Eugene, OR, and advertise in the masjor cycling mags.


barry steel