chrisabn

Hey guys.

I recently started commuting every day to school with my bike, the Globe Work 1. My bike right now has no cargo space at all. Sometimes I take my backpack, some other times I take both my guitar (gig bag) and a messenger bag (for books) strapped to my back, which can be a hassle sometimes.

So I was looking at cargo options and thought of maybe getting a rear rack and dual panniers, but I'm not sure which models might work well. I just need enough space for a couple of big books, my U-lock, and some groceries which I occasionally pick up when coming back. Although I'm fine with carrying my guitar in my back, I want to put everything else on the bike instead of my back.

Is there something that comes off the bike and doubles as a backpack/messenger bag? What models would you recommend?

Thanks.

Yo Spiff

I've now and then seen briefcase style bags that have pannier attachments, but they are generally slim and meant to hold a computer, not groceries.

I have a Topeak rack trunk with fold out panniers. It also comes with a shoulder strap. I don't often use it that way, but when I do need to, I am surprised at how well it handles.

What about something like this: https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Produc...29_-1___202599

Yo Spiff

This looks very close to what you are describing, and also has a bit of a messenger bag appearance to it: https://www.niagaracycle.com/categori...ach-black-gray


Here's another one along those lines: https://www.niagaracycle.com/categori...ck-single-side

Lanovran

I'm more familiar with Bontrager's products, myself, so here are a few ideas from their line:

Pannier with backpack straps: https://bontrager.com/model/09573
Messenger bag/briefcase pannier: https://bontrager.com/model/11548
Trunk bags (which include shoulder straps for carrying off the bike): https://bontrager.com/model/08099

no1mad 

What's your budget like? No sense in suggesting an Arkel Bug if all you can afford is a Wald folding basket and continue using your continue using your current backpack placed inside the basket.

fietsbob

yea, Wald is still made in Kentucky many basket options.


Klick Fix makes a seat post fitting mount. and a backpack with a fitting to click into it ..

German Exports,,

chrisabn

The Bontrager and the Topeak trunk bag/panniers look pretty much like what I need. I would ideally spend no more than $100, plus the rack. Hopefully I can find some of the suggested models in a local shop to play around with them a little bit before buying.