Swapped my backpack for panniers and stopped showing up with a sweaty back

For like 2 years I used a regular backpack to haul my laptop and lunch to work. Every single ride in the summer I would get to the office with a soaking wet back. It was gross and I had to keep a change of shirt in my desk drawer. Finally last spring I picked up a used set of Ortlieb panniers off Craigslist for $60. Now the weight sits on the bike frame instead of on me, and I roll up to work completely dry. The only downside is remembering I have them on when I lock up so I don't try to walk away with the bike. Has anyone else found a cheap way to switch from backpack to bags?

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ruby4943d ago

Did you find the panniers made a big difference in how your bike handles?

jason113d ago

Only when I try to corner fast and my groceries fly into the next zip code.