Originally Posted by cyccommute

I've had panniers that are connected like the Timbuk2 in the past. Not a fan. If you have to adjust something on the bike when you are using them, both have to come off. If you don't want to carry both panniers, you are out of luck. If you want to attach something to the top of the rack, it's more difficult.

The panniers themselves look very boxy. I'm not surprised that Epicus07 had heel strike issues nor at the angle that f1xedgear has to mount them on the rack to avoid heel strike.

If you can try them at REI, try a set of Ortlieb Front Rollers or the REI Transfer too. Both have a much easier mounting system. Basically just drop them in place and they stay. No bungees to fiddle with.