Can I use any panniers or only Thule's?
800414
I don't know about "any", but I don't use Thule's - I use MEC's and they work just fine.
800415
I purchased the side frames accessory which allowed me to use my own panniers. Everything works great.
800416
Hi Daniel, no you don't. I have two sets of panniers. One Deuter and one Darche. The Darche ones are not compatible but the deuter ones are. You will just have to look at the mounting system when you buy.
800417
Hi Daniel - these racks are designed to be use with most panniers. If the panniers will attach to a typical rack rail, and not a proprietary system, then most likely they will be compatible. Thanks!
800418
Any panniers is possible. All you need is to add on panniers racks at both sides.
703140
Thule is the company manufacturing the SportRack bike carrier, and they sell all the spare parts, as well as any add-ons you might require. Use Amazon Thule SportRack replacement parts to find what you need. You should be OK.
1509922
My guess: likely not. Two reasons. First, because there are no side supports that would work to keep the pannier from impinging on the spokes. And, second, because of the 25 pound maximum weight limit. Otherwise, a great light-duty rack.
2158782
If the Thule can take T-slot accessories, then the ski rack should work without any additional mounts. My Factory Audi cross bars are T-bar compatible and work great with this rack. Super quiet compared to the old Yakima Dropdown 6.
1055138
I chose and use a Thule soft-sides cargo carrier, but you could use their hard shell cargo carriers as well. You have to attach the cargo carrier to the roof rack, of course. Hope this information about what I have done helps.
2051291
if the "old Thule" is a storage box that should be good for about 100 or so pounds as the load is spread out a bit across the bars. The bars are not as robust as Yakima or Thule cross bars but will easily carry a few bikes or a storage box, but I wouldn't expect to load the box too heavily. They look a lot better than Yakima or Thule cross bars, by the way.
1362046
I have used panniers made from small square buckets. You need a rigid "bag" because there is no support for parts of panniers that hang low.
830808
im not sure if the seymour DLX panniers can be used on your front rack, i know that the seymour LX which isnt much smaller fits on the front really well. i think its mostly a matter of your rack size
2116171
I use it for Thule kayak carriers. You can use them for bike racks. Check out Yakima and Thule. Both websites you can enter in vehicle info and select optional factory crossbars, and the options are given for what bike racks can be used.
951948
Any rack will do... These are the best! The only thing to keep in mind is that they need to hook onto something at the bottom of the rack where the wheel and frame meet. I angle the quick release lever at a 90 degree angle so that I can use this.... Or i use the triangle that the rack makes when it meets the bike frame.Hope that answers it.... AND GO FOR IT! these are the easiest bags i've ever used.
589686
I don't personally have panniers on my bike. But there seems to be room enough to accommodate them. without cover being too big.
1265405
Just try the different inserts until you find the perfect fit. It took me like 10 minutes to figure it. I love these panniers. I've been using them since 2011 and they are still holding very well. Next time I wash them I will upload some pictures on how to do the inserts. There is no need to cut the inserts, don't do that.
581540
You could use that one I suppose but I use just the Topeak Explorer Bike Rack and am able to carry a daily change of clothes some small items. The other stuff I keep in a backpack.
1907857
You could always bolt longer bars to the current ones. Make your own bars out of wood or metal. In most cases still cheaper than the Thule version.
1536844
Yes. That model is one of the teo Ortlieb pannier sets I use on my Axiom rear rack. In fact, most panniers will fit unless there is some proprietary attachment configuration. The rear rack is highly versatile and can be mounted in several different ways. This rack got the panniers safely away from my size 13 feet.
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Hi there! You know, I honestly think they do. You're referring to Thule Cargo Carriers, right? If so, then yeah - the carriers have open loops on the bottom that should slide onto any roof racks. So these should indeed work out for you :)But just to be on the safe side, you'd probably wanna check out the Thule website and see if there's more info about it.
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you have to buy separate thule lock for each foot. They are very good but everything thule sells is ala carte