Originally Posted by sjt78

I don't know if it my OCD or not, but I just can't get myself to ride with a single pannier. On my commute to work, I usually carry lunch, clothes and occassionally shoes if I don't leave them at work. If I leave my shoes at work I have no reason for running the second pannier as everything can fit in one (actually everything could probably always fit in on as they are large panniers). I still put the second pannier on and split my stuff between the two to justify the second one. I'm not sure if it is a symmetry thing or what, but I then try to rationalize the second one by telling myself I'd have room if I need to bring extra stuff home (never) or that cars will give me a wider birth if I seem wider with both panniers on (not likely). Anyone else have this same issue? I think I just like the way the bike looks with both panniers attached. I don't carry a lot of weight in them so even if I went with one the balance issue wouldn't apply.