Review of Avenir Metro 2.0 Shopping Pannier (1, 100

Avenir Metro 2.0 Shopping Pannier (1, 100 - Cubic Inches)
By: Avenir Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 2
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Terrific shopping bag

On: 2008-08-22

My wife and I use two of these with the Topeak baby carrier rack. They are fantastic! Lightweight, easy to get on and off, sturdy, and can hold a lot - a very full standard canvas bag will fit in each one (or two gallons of milk). With the shoulder straps, you dont even need to bring a separate bag to the store. It also has two regular handles along the long edges.

It attaches with two rubber-coated clips on top and an elastic bungee that you clip down near your rear axle. Takes 5 seconds to put on or off.

Perfect for trips to the grocery store whenever weather will allow. When snapped "closed", you can still slip a bike lock or letters into it and theyll stay secure. The bottom has a sturdy piece of plastic to keep it flat, and the sides have support rods so your stuff doesnt move all over the place.

Only drawback is its not waterproof - the sides are a mesh and the top is wide open.

Love 'em!

On: 2008-08-14

I purchased two Avenir Metro 2.0 Shopping Panniers and am very pleased. They are the perfect size to hold grocery bags. I use reusable cloth grocery bags but they work great with regular paper grocery bags and plastic bags as well. Besides trips to the grocery store, I use them to commute to work and to go to the beach and park with my kids. They work great to hold my shoes, lunch, beach towels, toys, etc. They are very easy to attach and they stay secure. The interior zippered pockets are great for holding the keys to my bike lock, my garage door opener, extra sunglasses, etc. The panniers also fold up easily while attached to the bike when you dont need them. Very convient and easy to use and priced well. I highly recommend them!