Thanks Rowan. Doesn't it always seem that a 'favorite' is the one that's discontinued?
Dchiefransom: We stopped by our favorite LBS this evening to check out their trunks. After discussing various options with the very helpful sales guy, I'm thinking of getting the big bag w/panniers; as you said they stay folded up until I unzip the pockets, and the expandable top is a plus. And if I can attach non-Topeak bags to the rack, that's another plus.
How do such bags usually attach to a rack -- by velcro straps, or ??