Originally Posted by
Lou Skannon
I always judge a cycle tourer by their panniers and not their bike. I would give a rider with these new panniers the same respect that I give to the driver of a jacked-up Ford F-150.
Or am I being a little harsh?
I judge a cycle tourer by their ability to have a good time regardless of their equipment. A couple years ago I talked to an 85 year old cycle tourer with a lot more miles of experience than I had, yet he was using steel wire baskets instead of panniers on his really cheap bike. He was having a great time. I hope I can have as good a time touring when I am 85 as he was having.