Originally Posted by
TroN0074
I really dislike riding my bike with stuff on me, I got the bike to carry the bags for me!
Originally Posted by
TenSpeedV2
^ there is no way that I could commute to work carrying that much stuff. If it doesn't fit in my bag, it doesn't make the trip.
Originally Posted by
hyhuu
I recently bought a small backpack with a suspension air-mesh and I must say, it works really well. The back felt as if I didn't carry a pack. The pack is light weight and only big enough for a laptop and a jacket.
The amount of stuff you carry is a big factor.
I rarely carry more than a laptop and a library book, and that goes into my larger pack.
Most days I leave the laptop in the office and carry just the book; no need for paniers for such a small load...