Originally Posted by
zoltani
1. Maybe if you have those panniers from the 80s that only hook on with a bungee and a hook. Most modern panniers will never fall off of your bike. Give ortliebs a try.
Treks, vintage 2007. More than a hook and a bungee. Still didn't work.
Originally Posted by
zoltani
I would like to see you randomly decide to pick up a 12-pack of beer, frozen pizza, cereal, bottle of wine, and veggies and fit that in your backpack.
Well, see, I ride my bike to commute...not to carry home a week's worth of groceries. If grocery-getting is part of the requirement, well and good, but I didn't hear that from OP.
(and if it were, I'd go with a milk crate over panniers)