thanks, yea I noticed about 5 differnent comfortable positions on them on my little testdrive. I dont know how many of them I will still use once I get "broken in" to them. They were definatly worth the $15 eitherway. I am thinking about putting my cheap Nashbar panniers on the bike for a while to improve the looks. But I dont think I can carry as much groceries in the panniers. I also carry a backpack and small cooler alot and I am a little lazy when it comes to straping things down. With the crate I just throw the stuff in and go.

Make sure to get an updated pic when/ if you decide to get some panniers and trunk for your bike!