Originally Posted by
Bioflamingo
I have the Topeak MTX DXP with built in panniers. If you don't want the panniers out you can fold them up and just use the trunk bag. I use a Topeak rack as well, and the combination is pretty well amazing for commuting IMO.
Originally Posted by
pityr
I have the topeak with the built in panniers and wouldn't have it any other way. When folded up I put a spare tube and garage door opener in one side and my helmet cover and trunk rain cover in the other side. Both sides have a ton of space when folded up or let down. Easy to let down and use if I want to grab some food on the way into the office.
Originally Posted by
BigDaddyPete
This is my commuting bag. The panniers could be bigger, but for me, this works out perfectly. And it's easy to take off of the bike. However, Topeak bags require the matching Topeak rack. But this also means you can buy different accessories and mount them pretty easily.
Got the Topeak setup for Christmas. Same bag as BigDaddyPete. Couldn't be happier. Bye, bye backpack. The bug plus one fold down pannier is just the right size for me to carry a change of clothes, lunch, wallet, keys, etc., etc. Throw in a second and I can bring extra clothes, pick up a good amount of groceries on the way home, you name it. Definitely in the built-in panniers camp!