Originally Posted by
starkmojo
Thus far I have been carrying it in a backpack which after a week of soreness I have finally found a certain amont of peace with it- but I keep wondering would panniers make the bike commute faster
No. I get a couple MPH drop on flat ground and estimate a 20% drag increase.
and or more comfortable?
Completely and worth the slow down.
Enough to make the price worth it for the next few months?
Yes.