If your present pannier doesn't fit every thing, get a 2nd pannier for the other stuff. A porteur is good for utility stuff like baskets or backpacks when the rear racks are loaded, but you significantly increase drag, so a daily commute may not be optimal for speed. A slimmed down rear pannier might be better.
For my front attachments, I use a Klickfix attachment to the handlebar for the bikes which don't have mounting points in the front area. I'd stick with your present system.
Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
I have always used a rear rack and a single large pannier. It has worked well and could continue to work well.
I havent commuted to work frequently, but it looks like I will ride to work a lot more this coming spring.
Stuff to carry would be a 13" laptop, lunch, and some shoes/clothes.
Rando bags are goofy expensive and almost every attachment system is created for the bag to stay on the bike, but I am looking to take the bag with me.
So comments from people who have used a porteur bag?...what did/do you use? Was it convenient or just a hassle in the end?
I can always continue with a single pannier.