Aww! Finally I am getting my laptop off my back! Here's my new commuter:



Nothing fancy. Needs to handle short commute in Chicago winters. I also wanted a cross bike for single trail when possible. So this is dual purpose. I just got the bags today. I've never had any kind of pannier before, only a trunk bag. I'm thrilled about getting my work computer off my back. I've been lugging about 20 pounds in a backpack and it's really been getting to me.

Originally had this setup as a single speed with a tensioner but I was not happy with how it turned out. Plus, I broke the tensioner so I returned it and pulled a triple group out of the parts bin. Smarter choice anyway.

This is the bike it essentially replaced: