Can the panniers be separated from the trunk, and if so, can they be used standalone when I don't want to use the trunk?
1331782
No, the panniers can not be separated from the trunk. They fold into the side pockets when not being used. The side pockets can still be used with the panniers folded inside.
1331783
No it is all one piece. I had gotten stand alone panniers but they weren't compatible with any trunk, so I got this. Fit a week's clothing in it but it needs a rain cover. It's easy to carry but doesn't look like a real serious road bikers gear!
1331784
No, the panniers cannot be separated from the trunk, they are sewed together.
988409
If you visit the Ibera website or youtube and look at their corporate videos, they recomend you do not use it with the seatpost mounted rack. this is due to the weight capacity for which both the rack and the pannier are rated.
1836982
Hi Joseph you could leave the pedals on but I think it will damage the bag or maybe the spokes if the wheels are close to them. I would remove them!
482847
Sorry. The rack is attached to the trunk. Theoretically, the trunk would open but the weight of the bikes and the rack will be on the trunk.
800418
Any panniers is possible. All you need is to add on panniers racks at both sides.
1818620
Really depends on the frame, but there are strips of velcro ands such to fasten it down. You can but try, but I don't see why not. I don't have Panniers on mine, though.
1818621
I believe that it would be. There could be some interference with the velcro straps that hold it on the rack but this would depend on the particular type of panniers. I have actually thought of putting panniers on mine but have not done it yet.
2263394
I don't know about the rack, but I would avoid the panniers at all cost -- the plastic covers of the bolts inside promptly fall off, leaving the bolts exposed; they will then shred to bits whatever you try to carry in the panniers. Moreover, Axiom does not back up their products (I had only had mine a short time before they started shredding the contents of the panniers, but they would not do anything about it; I ended up getting Ortlieb panniers instead). Bottom line: I would avoid Axiom products altogether if I were you.
1854513
Yes, that is true. The bike has a rear rack mounted to it already which is for the battery. Panniers are not an option on this bike. I recommend to my customers who wish to carry items while riding to procure some type of basket that easily hooks onto the handlebar or use a backpack.
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this article is a trunk bag which sits on top of a special rack. I think that there are also panniers which can be fitted to the same rack or other rack models of Ibera. My advice is that you study carefully the web site of Ibera on http://www.ibera.info/ before ordering, so that you are sure to be ordering accessories which fit together, as I understand they are not all compatible.
224836
What I did was remove the basket, then lower the handlebars and seat (or remove the seat and/or handlebars and set them aside if space was tight). By doing that I could get it into my trunk.
1070345
yes. i used the small ones for front panniers and they need to separate for the front rack which rides lower.
263995
Concur with all the other responses. My panniers are flush with the top of the rack. I think it's a very good design. I bike 10 miles one way and my panniers carry my work clothes no problem. Also the rack lets me bungee cord additional items on top of the rack (lunch box).
423603
Yes you can access the bags while on the bike. I would recommend getting small plastic trash pails cut the top off and use as inserts. Measure the bag and select the trash pail that is closets to the measurement. This makes for a much easier access and storing of items. I've been very pleased with my set, great value and ample storage.
1844553
I thought I could use it that way when I purchased? But doing it alone is pretty tough. They cannot be attached to the van or fixed to the ground so they tend to move around and become a hazard. I would not recommend them for that purpose.
1070344
I've used these panniers extensively over the course of the last year and no, they cannot be separated.
755346
This is bike rack will not support the weight of two bicycles.No you cannot open your trunk the straps will loosen.It is flimsy .I returned my rack