What are you using for security and luggage?

[Volusia25]

Title.
What do you use to keep your expensive machine secure? Locks/alarms etc.
And could anyone recommend a good set of panniers and a backpack. Maybe a seat post mounted rack as well.
Thanks

 

[anotherkiwi]

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/posts/359911/

Backpacks make me sweat, even on a pedelec. Usually I put mine in a pannier... I use cheap panniers no one would want to steal and leave them on the bike.

I don't like the idea of a seat post rack unless it has a second attachment point.

 

[Danidl]

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/posts/359911/

Backpacks make me sweat, even on a pedelec. Usually I put mine in a pannier... I use cheap panniers no one would want to steal and leave them on the bike.

I don't like the idea of a seat post rack unless it has a second attachment point.

... Halfords have cheap panniers at 25euro , these clip on to some carriers and will carry small amounts of luggage ... 4 litres milk etc . Backpacks are a sad idea ... Using a thrumpthinskinism.

 

[Volusia25]

Good reviews on this. Maybe buy two if leaving in a city:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite...8&qid=1493393048&sr=8-3&keywords=bicycle+lock

But then there's the cost of weight, I think that one is about 2kg.
Good thing about it is if you register the lock and your bike gets stolen, the company will pay up to £800 for you to buy a new bike. Can't fault that

 

[greyfox69]

Hiplok very expensive,but so was my bike so a small price to pay and for luggage it has to be ortlieb backroller, nothing i have ever had can compare 100% waterproof and last for ever no contest

 

[Gubbins]

I am looking for dome thing suitable for a full sus mtb and so far have only found this...
http://www.jejamescycles.com/thule-pack-n-pedal-tour-pannier-rack-ems6151.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw0IvIBRDF0Yzq4qGE4IwBEiQATMQlMZH3fQltIDjWIXJy_d_pk43PxcGf7aPhRqWoJLvFC_QaAjuX8P8HAQ

 

[Kinninvie]

I use a pair of 38 litre Cordo Tarpa Plus panniers on my Marin.
They hold 64Ah of batteries that take up about a third of the space leaving lots for tools,spares,jacket and shopping.

On my Cannondale I use an EM3EV triangle bag that hold 16Ah and an Additive V2 bag that hold another48Ah if needed.
Also a small triangle bag containing all my tools,spare chain and Co2 canisters.

 

[Volusia25]

I didnt even know CO2 canisters existed. Much nicer than a cheap pump which in my experience always seem to break. Where do you buy them from and how many tyres would one can fill?

 

[soundwave]

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