The issue with making panniers has been finding the right materials. About 1970, Beloved Spouse actually drew up plans that we distributed through the local bike club - narragansett bay wheelmen. Even with the internet, I suspect it's challenging to find the relatively small quantities of specialized fabric and fittings. In fact, we eventually turned to customizing the dot-it-yourself sewing kits that were available for lots of outdoor equipment back then, instead of starting from scratch.
harvey - not a bad seamster still - sachs mcLean va and goin' to Westminster bright and early Sunday.
++++++++++++++ Michael Thompson wrote:
I'm looking for some old school panniers like these:
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