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Unlike traditional panniers, the Sierra SuperLights are small, light, and silent on the road or trail. Compared to large, heavy, older pannier designs with noisy hook-style attachments, the Sierras are in a whole different class. Rattle-free. Secure and durable. Slim profile for trail use. Built for the modern lightweight rack movement, the Sierra SL Panniers are an excellent cargo solution for your rig.
FEATURES = BENEFITS:
Light, durable construction = keeps bike weight down
Extremely solid attachment = quiet, tight, rattle-free ride
Clever strap-and-buckle system instead of hooks for upper attachment = very secure, very durable (this VH-original invention has been directly copied by a large competitor - but it’s only original once!)
Internal framesheet = gives structure and keeps rear panel firmly against rack
Roll top closure with sleek downward fastening = simple, weatherproof, and durable
Slim form factor and high ride location = provides great clearance for trail obstacles and is unobtrusive for hike-a-bike
Externally reinforced main straps with internal heavy-duty attachment = better weight capacity and excellent durability
Sewn using waterproof materials = highly weather-resistant, your cargo is protected
Truly artisan-level design and build quality = beautiful gear that lasts with elevated function and reliability
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WEIGHT: 1 lb, 13oz/820g for the pair, true measured
VOLUME: 20L for the pair, true measured
DIMENSIONS: 10”W x 5”D x 12-17”H (each side)
LOAD CAPACITY: 15lbs max per side
ORIGIN: 100% built by Venture Handmade in the USA. Majority of material is recycled and made in the USA.
COMPATIBILITY: The Sierra SL’s are compatible with many racks, both rear and front. Known compatible racks: Relentless Mule, Salsa Alternator, Salsa Wanderlust, most Surly racks, many Tubus racks, many Old Man Mountain racks. If you’re not sure, look at the diagram in the photostream, and use the following specs to make certain the SuperLights will work on your rack:
Upper straps, outside-to-outside measurement: 6.5"
Upper straps, inside-to-inside measurement: 3.5" (use these two measurements to check for rack deck crossbar interference)
Minimum height from any upper rail of rack to lower rail of rack: 11.5”
Maximum height from any upper rail of rack to lower rail of rack: 15.5”
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"These panniers have survived 4000 miles of bikepacking trips from the Rockies to Newfoundland without a scratch. They are incredibly lightweight, durable and spacious." -Sam C, Massachusetts
"Hell yeah, the Sierras look awesome!" -Brent S, Kansas
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VIDEO: See above for video instructions.
STEP-BY-STEP:
The Sierra SL’s install to your rack with two straps on the top and one strap on the bottom of each pannier.
Attach the top straps first. The webbing and alloy buckle lay over the upper rail of your rack. The velcro straps come from the bottom and pass through the alloy buckles before fastening back to the velcro on the back of the bag. THE VELCRO STRAPS DO NOT PASS OVER THE RACK RAIL - ONLY THE WEBBING AND BUCKLE DO. Pull the velcro straps tightly through the alloy buckles before fastening.
Finally, thread the lower strap around the lower rail of your rack, fasten the buckle, and cinch tightly. Roll the excess strap up to the buckle and restrain with the built-in velcro keeper.
Properly installed, the Sierras will be very tightly fastened to your rack with virtually zero movement between the back panel and rack.
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FREE SHIPPING in the Lower 48! For details on shipping and returns, click here.
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What I do, why I do it, and the way it’s done:
I’ve been working in the bicycle industry since 1997 and hand-building gear for bicycles since 2010. A lot has changed over the years, but what’s remained the same is my motivation. I’m still here, still innovating, still building, and still believing in American craftsmanship.
My process is human-scale and analog, not corporate and digital. I’m not intentionally a throwback; that's just the way life makes sense to me. I can’t help but push back on a modern age obsessed with technology, externalization, and efficiency at all costs… a world that increasingly feels inhuman. Working with my hands and conversing with my customers is good for me, good for customers, provides purpose, and supports my family. I count that as a win.
If you feel like reading, here's a proper manifesto.