Originally Posted by
randomstream
I have a pretty short commute, around 4 miles one way, to school and I was wondering what you thought of these cheap panniers to start out with? I have a few extra rain covers from backpacks so keeping them dry should not be a problem.
Remember I am a student, so money is tight.
Thoughts?
As you didn't provide a link (or even a name for some of us to go a Googling), and if you truly are limited on funds...
-Panniers are meant to be carried by the bike and not by hand. You'll have a comfy ride, but walking around campus/building will not be so enjoyable- unless your both willing and able to spend some ca$h.
-Backpacks tend to have way better organizational features than panniers.
Get a
Wald basket of your choice and keep using your current backpack.
