Total cost : 2500 baht (including painting the frames black).
Just had some pannier frames done at Daeng Korn Door
แดงกลอนประตู (มหิดล) https://www.google.com/…/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x30da306fb3e2da69…
I was recommended Daeng Korn Door by a few different sources, so I went along on Wednesday to have a discussion with the welders about the design. Seeing as I just needed something for a soft pannier option (and wanted something a bit more esthetically pleasing on the eye than a big square frame) I went with this design idea that I sourced online.
*Note* Best if you can speak Thai (or have a translator) for this place, but if not I am sure with images only you can get by. Just don't expect English to be spoken.
I showed the design and sent them images via Line App also, and was told to return on Thursday morning with my bike. (Also a rough template was made up using wire on this day too).
They were very patient with my requests.
Thursday: arrived early and was told to return at 3pm, which I did, but they were still working on it at that time. I noticed they had printed off one of my sent images as a reference, which I thought was great.
It was about 5pm when I could take the bike away, however, the panniers remained with them to be painted (black).
I was told they would send a LINE message when the frames were dry and ready to be fitted.
Friday: At 3pm I got the message that the frames were finished, so headed back to the shop for them to be fitted.
Very happy and the guys were great.
Some additional points:
1: They used an angle grinder next to my bike, so it's possible that some shards went into the bike (which can cause pitting and rusting). In hindsight I wish I had asked for the bike to be covered, or discuss about this. If you care about your bike, best to note and let them know. With my dtracker I am not too worried about it looking a bit beat up..but I did take it along to a bike wash to get any possible debris cleaned off. Fingers crossed...
2: The frames are not perfectly even. The left side is slightly longer than the right. Not such a big deal really, but not totally perfect. HOWEVER, in my original image examples it looks like the design (which they followed) IS longer on the left anyway.. so maybe this is for a reason??? Regardless, still happy!
3: I wanted the pieces in two separate parts, but there is no bar linking both pieces, creating a stronger framework. This may prove to be a bad idea as maybe will have the pieces shake/vibrate. Not sure yet. Also if I fall, it could bend inwards. Again, not sure, but I will carry with me a lever to pull the frame back into shape just in case.
Thumbs up..and now will see how they hold up..
Just had some pannier frames done at Daeng Korn Door
แดงกลอนประตู (มหิดล) https://www.google.com/…/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x30da306fb3e2da69…
I was recommended Daeng Korn Door by a few different sources, so I went along on Wednesday to have a discussion with the welders about the design. Seeing as I just needed something for a soft pannier option (and wanted something a bit more esthetically pleasing on the eye than a big square frame) I went with this design idea that I sourced online.
*Note* Best if you can speak Thai (or have a translator) for this place, but if not I am sure with images only you can get by. Just don't expect English to be spoken.
I showed the design and sent them images via Line App also, and was told to return on Thursday morning with my bike. (Also a rough template was made up using wire on this day too).
They were very patient with my requests.
Thursday: arrived early and was told to return at 3pm, which I did, but they were still working on it at that time. I noticed they had printed off one of my sent images as a reference, which I thought was great.
It was about 5pm when I could take the bike away, however, the panniers remained with them to be painted (black).
I was told they would send a LINE message when the frames were dry and ready to be fitted.
Friday: At 3pm I got the message that the frames were finished, so headed back to the shop for them to be fitted.
Very happy and the guys were great.
Some additional points:
1: They used an angle grinder next to my bike, so it's possible that some shards went into the bike (which can cause pitting and rusting). In hindsight I wish I had asked for the bike to be covered, or discuss about this. If you care about your bike, best to note and let them know. With my dtracker I am not too worried about it looking a bit beat up..but I did take it along to a bike wash to get any possible debris cleaned off. Fingers crossed...
2: The frames are not perfectly even. The left side is slightly longer than the right. Not such a big deal really, but not totally perfect. HOWEVER, in my original image examples it looks like the design (which they followed) IS longer on the left anyway.. so maybe this is for a reason??? Regardless, still happy!
3: I wanted the pieces in two separate parts, but there is no bar linking both pieces, creating a stronger framework. This may prove to be a bad idea as maybe will have the pieces shake/vibrate. Not sure yet. Also if I fall, it could bend inwards. Again, not sure, but I will carry with me a lever to pull the frame back into shape just in case.
Thumbs up..and now will see how they hold up..