Originally Posted by tajsss

Yes one pannier does not affect you at all. I'd recommend putting the pannier on the same side as the foot you remove when stopping at light. That is the only time I notice it and that was only the first 10 minutes I rode with it. After that it is no biggie. I just think it is easier to stop with the extra weight on the foot that is on the ground.

Does everyone else agree with this or is there a better method?