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Title: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: John Warner on November 05, 2015, 07:12:13 AM

Decided it was time to have some carrying straps for the Panniers on my Stelvio, got fed up with carrying them by the Latch Loops!

I always opt for making stuff myself if possible.

Got some inch webbing from B&Q (think Home Depot if you're in the U.S.), a length of Seatbelt, and some 3/4" Velcro.
Had the Belt and Velcro already, webbing cost £7.

Daughter has a nice Bernina Sewing Machine (ask your Wife/GF/Granny), that's all I needed . . .

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/docv400/PannierStraps2_zpsthtxufrb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/docv400/media/PannierStraps2_zpsthtxufrb.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/docv400/PannierStraps_zpscw8t0asp.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/docv400/media/PannierStraps_zpscw8t0asp.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/docv400/PannierStraps1_zpspydpcbj6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/docv400/media/PannierStraps1_zpspydpcbj6.jpg.html)

Title: Re: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: acogoff on November 05, 2015, 09:16:19 AM

     Cool. It is good to see that there are still people who make things themselves, and in your case very successfully.

Title: Re: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: elvisboy77 on November 05, 2015, 01:57:52 PM

I love it!  What a great idea.

Title: Re: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: Rich A on November 05, 2015, 09:42:08 PM

I just bought a sewing machine. I've sewn straps and such in the past and find sewing to be a handy skill.

Rich A

Title: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: John Warner on November 05, 2015, 11:58:42 PM

Definitely is handy.   :thumb:

These type of straps are quite common and readily available elsewhere of course, but I'd rather spend the £30+ cost of them on Fuel    :cool:

Title: Re: DIY Pannier Straps.
Post by: Aaron D. on November 06, 2015, 06:03:26 AM

Good job!