2012 Catalog of Cycling Bags - Inertia Designs

PANNIER ADJUSTMENT
Step A: The first step in adjusting Inertia panniers (excluding fixed hook models)
is fitting the top hooks to your rack.
1) To position the bags for your desired heel clearance, back pedal with your
foot at the approximate angle it would be in a true forward stroke, your heel
should just miss the bag.
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2) If needed, loosen the top ”J” hooks (see A in Fig. 1) and reposition
them on the cross bar. The objective is to have your hooks as far apart
as possible for stability (try to butt them to the rack’s cross members,
this helps as an index for getting the bag on quickly and also adds to
the stability of the system).
3) Retighten hooks at new positions.
Note: With the Inertia crossbar system
the bag can be positioned off the back
of the rack yet still remain solidly
mounted due to the added rigidity
provided by the cross bar. This allows
for less frame sheet thickness and a
lighter bag.
Step B: If the rear hook is moved forward
you will most likely need to shift
the ”S” hook to the front pocket of the
stabilizing webbing (B). The goal is to
have the ”S” hook roughly centered
between the top hooks.
A A
Fig. I B
BUNGEE SUSPENSION
Ideal for moderate loads on paved or groomed conditions where simplicity is a priority.
1) Adjust top hooks (Step A above under Pannier Adjustment).
2) Select appropriate lower webbing pocket for the bungee to pass through (see B in Fig. I above). Pick the pocket that is
roughly on the center line of the two hooks, e.g. if the bag is shifted back from the rider, use the front bungee pocket.
3) Attach ”S” hook to bottom ”leg” of rack.
4) Pull up on handle of pannier to tension bungee and place top hooks on top rail of rack at points determined above.
5) Ride
Note: If you have a shorter rack and need more bungee tension follow the steps in Fig. II.
Inertia Panniers are set for a standard 12” rack. If you have a shorter rack, such as on a recumbent, you can easily
shorten the bungee. Fig. II
1) Pry collar away from mounted end with screwdriver or blunt knife.
2) Pull through sufficient bungee for a proper fit.
3) Replace collar with pliers. Keep excess bungee attached until you are sure the fit is correct, then cut leaving at
least 1/4” exposed, melt end with a flame.
SUPER METRO PANNIER If you are a hard core commuter who lives by the
mantra, if I just had a bit more room, the Super
Metro is your bag. Two inches longer and one inch wider than the Metro
Basket, it also has Load Straps for stability, but we increased the structural support
with 6061-T6 aluminum tubing at the hinge point and the outer edge of
the bottom of the bag. The bag is topped off with an 11” mesh sleeve that will
nearly double your gear hoarding capacity. For added security we used our cam
suspension with adjustable top hooks so you can position the bag well off the
back of the rack. There are also two internal flat zipper pockets so you can stash
your keys or the optional rain cover. One word of warning, if you plan to fully
load a Super Metro (or worse, a pair of them) you’d better have a well made
rack.
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Fabric: Cordura®
Color: Black
Volume: 1653 ci + Overstuff
Dimensions: 15”x 9”x 12”
Weight: 54 oz
Suspension: Cam
Shoulder Strap: Included
Category: C
CAM SUSPENSION
Designed for heavier loads on rough terrain, when every ounce counts.
1) Adjust top hooks (Step A above under Pannier Adjustment).
2) Center cam unit above lower attachment leg of rack (loosen 2 nylocks to move and retighten once in appropriate position). Fig. III
3) Feed ”S” hook through appropriate webbing pocket (webbing should hang down vertically with no more than a few degrees variation from vertical).
4) Set pannier on rack at position determined by hooks (Step A).
5) With one hand, position bottom ”S” hook on ”leg” of rack. With your other hand pull up gently on webbing to take slack out of system (there is a rubber
sleeve at the top of the system to keep the webbing in position and allow you to let go).
6) Press down on the tab of the metal cam buckle while simultaneously pulling firmly up on the webbing at the top of the bag, release the metal cam
buckle tab to lock webbing in position. (See Fig. IV.)
7) For added security, slide the plastic cam buckle down tightly on the metal cam buckle and lock closed. This will prevent any
accidental release in the event the metal buckle is accidentally
impacted. (See Fig. V.)
8) Ride.
Fig. III
Press
Pull
Fig. IV Fig. V
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Fig. II