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27 Sep 2008
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Aluminium pannier 200 euros a pair with rack
I've been on the look out for some cheap aluminium panniers and came across these, a complete set for for 200 euros.
Has anyone used a set, as they look just the job with a very honest description. Klaus Grützner - Gepäcksysteme - Willkommen* I'd be interested to know if anyones taken a set on a big trip? Iain. 
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28 Sep 2008
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I have been using these boxs for the last two years, and have been on big road trips round europe, they are good for cheap boxes but will not stand up to off road, my bike fell once and they split, i repaired it and there still in use, my idea is at that price i will just buy another one.
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29 Sep 2008
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Thanks for the advice.
I have a look at the Alpos boxes, am I right in thinking you just brought a couple and then engineered them to fit a frame, as they don't seem to be specifically for bikes, althought I may have missed something on the web site? Alpos - Aluminium boxes
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29 Sep 2008
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Also, how tought have you found the Alpos boxes? As I'm heading to Africa, so there's a fair bit of dirt roading?
Thanks for the link.
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29 Sep 2008
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You might want to look here :
Bykebitz Motorcycle Accessories Ltd Alpos Aluminium Cases Alpos are a major metal production group in Slovenia, and are not specifically motorcycle oriented, that seems to be why there is no information about their panniers on their website. This is of limited interest, but anyone who lives near on in Slovenia can order a set of panniers at any MERKUR hardware store. Ciao
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29 Sep 2008
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Giacomo,
Thanks. Would you say they are tough cases? Iain.
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28 Oct 2008
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Something you need to take into consideration about the Alpo cases is that the aluminum is only .0397" thick compared to the .08" thick aluminum that most major brands like Jesse, Happy Trails, Moto Sport, and MotoMule use.
The good thing about the Alpo's is that they are pressed out of a single piece of aluminum which is going to make them stronger, but in a hard fall they are going to crush in a lot more than another brand.
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28 Oct 2008
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Did I miss something?
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28 Oct 2008
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1mm converted to inches is .0397"
double check me on this, but I think I have it right from their description.
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28 Oct 2008
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I've not worked it out but I admit I missed the different measurement thing.
I did ask if I'd missed something!
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28 Oct 2008
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^lol, I was not trying to be smart, just wanted to make sure that I had it right.
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