Originally Posted by
531phile
Do you have to carry a lot of stuff? Do you have to lug their computer back to your place? If so, get a rack and panniers or even a trailer. If not just use a backpack. 3-6miles isn't much so almost any bike could work.
Since this is work related, get the most flat resistant tires you can afford. You'll loss customers if you show up late because of a flat. I recommend specialized armadillo 26 x 1.5 tires. Good peace of mind knowing you ride one of the most flat resistant tires on the market. It may seem expensive but it is worth it in the long run since you won't have to replace tubes as often (almost never, these tires are tough)
Trailer might be to much but a rack may seem reasonable.
I been using a back pack (North face bigshot) but some times the load doesn't become over whelming. No so much the weight and my performance but the stress on my shoulders.
So which are good panniers for the $?
I have been lucky so far. in the past 6 months i have only had 1 flat!