Pannier confusion ?!?

[Jackie McD]

Hi, I'm new to this, so hope this works !
I have a ridgeback panorama and am planning on doing a tour, I have ordered carradice carradry panniers for front and rear but am now panicking as I'm told that low rider rack on front doesn't fit all types. Can anyone advise ?
Thanks

 

[ufkacbln]

Not yet, just wait and see.

The usual problem is the upper bars of a front rack.

Yo need to stop them twisting around the fork, and there are different designs

Some have a stabilising bar or other fitment, but some use a double bar fitting either side of the front fork. These cause problems as the twin bars are too wide for the clips at one end, and no gap.Finally there are those that have a bar or plate at the top, which can prevent some clips closing... see the images

This is why companies put this disclaimer on the product

Don't panic because on the other side of the coin there are ways around each one

 

[Jackie McD]

I've just checked and they are same as first ones in your picture. Ok I won't panic ). With them being low riders I had visions of them scraping along the ground. I will just have to wait till they are delivered and try them out. Thanks for your advice !