Originally Posted by capejohn
Twice I have had my panniers get caught in my rear wheel. My commute is only 10 miles, so I'm a backpack commuter. (When I carry stuff).
How the hell did you do that? Decent panniers have stiffeners in them to keep them out of the spokes. Better racks also have extra support towards the rear to help keep this from happening.
The only time something has gone into my rear spokes was when I had an empty soft-side cooler tied to the side of the rack, with a full water bottle hanging off the back of it. Water bottle got wedged between the spokes and the rack and ripped open. I coasted to a stop and pulled it out and threw it away.