Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
newbie question here, but i've bee reading through A LOT of the threads in this sub-forum and it seems to me that most commuters haul their stuff with racks and panniers, but i actually made the switch to a backpack last summer and haven't looked back. i prefer having the weight on my back because it makes me feel more aerodynamic, at least psychologically if not practically. it also helps keep my bikes "rack-free" which i very much prefer from an aesthetic standpoint.
anyone else prefer the backpack over racks an panniers for their commuter hauling needs?
sometimes, depending on the commute of the moment. For my current commute I normally use a rack trunk, but if I need to haul my laptop or I decide to ride my road bike, I use one of my back packs or lumbar packs.
There are no hard/fast rules, use whatever works best for you based on your commute, conditions and preferences.
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