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Artkansas 12-15-13 09:27 AM

Right side. My rack is just a hair too small, so occasionally I have a heel strike event. When that happens I want the pannier to fall towards the curb and not into traffic. Yeah, a new rack would be a good answer, but so would having the money to afford it.

Stryver 12-15-13 10:33 AM

Right side. The bush I leaned my bike against on by me door was on the other side.

Sometimes the left when I came home, depending on which way I was leaning on the bike rack.

DVC45 12-15-13 10:41 AM


Originally Posted by Medic Zero (Post 16331244)
If I'm carrying that much stuff I'd rather have it closer to the center of the wheel, even if it is only on one side, but I use traditional racks. I can see those that use only a beam rack liking it though.

OOps.. ' did not know it only works with seatpost racks. Scratch that one.

Erick L 12-15-13 10:53 AM

Left side.

- I lean my bike on its right side so a left side pannier is easier to load. This is the main reason.

- Reflective material is on traffic side. Hopefully it makes the left side look bigger so drivers give more room.-

- Pannier won't touch the curb.

Medic Zero 12-15-13 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by Artkansas (Post 16331631)
Right side. My rack is just a hair too small, so occasionally I have a heel strike event. When that happens I want the pannier to fall towards the curb and not into traffic. Yeah, a new rack would be a good answer, but so would having the money to afford it.

Someone makes little adpaters that set the rack back a little, those shouldn't cost very much.

ajmstilt 12-15-13 06:53 PM

Not sure why but I switch sides every week or so. But I always use the same side going home as I used coming in. /shrug


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