Single pannier: which side do you mount it?
If you commute with only a single pannier which side do you mount it on? Drive side or non? Is there a reason why you pick that side?
Inquiring minds want to know. Personally, mine goes on the non-drive side because it's the side I mount/dismount on, so it's right there for me to mount/access/remove. For the record I'm right handed if that matters. |
Originally Posted by the sci guy
(Post 17078880)
Personally, mine goes on the non-drive side because it's the side I mount/dismount on, so it's right there for me to mount/access/remove. For the record I'm right handed if that matters.
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I usually switch-up from time to time to keep the wear on my panniers about even. That said, non-drive side is easier for me to manage for the same reasons stated so I prefer it this way but drive-side means I'm less likely to inadvertently lean the bike against something that will damage the rear derailleur.
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Originally Posted by the sci guy
(Post 17078880)
Personally, mine goes on the non-drive side because it's the side I mount/dismount on, so it's right there for me to mount/access/remove. For the record I'm right handed if that matters.
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Non-drive side.
The side I mount and dismount on. Road side for perception of drivers having better visibility. I put an extra flasher on the pannier strap in the dark/wet months. If I have one on the front it will be non-drive side as well. That is only based on balance. I am left handed, I noticed @the sci guy mentioned that. That may only play a role for my front pannier through. I was presented with mounting on the drive side the other day and I did not like it at all; felt weird, cumbersome, awkward and I ended up just switching sides anyway to mount. |
Originally Posted by prathmann
(Post 17078972)
I agree both for convenience as stated but also since it makes the traffic side of the bike look wider and I think passing motorists leave a bit more room.
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On the drive side, but not for the reasons already mentioned, but because it's the opposite side of the kickstand, and the bike is less likely to fall over.
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Originally Posted by Cyclosaurus
(Post 17079175)
On the drive side, but not for the reasons already mentioned, but because it's the opposite side of the kickstand, and the bike is less likely to fall over.
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This , Again?
I put 1 inside the other fill them with groceries and then both are on there for the return. the NDS is against the wall in the entry where the bike parks.. |
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Driver side for reflector tape on the pannier at night and cars see a wider bike and give you more room (my observation). Also I have mounted a blinkie on the rear pannier, which gives drivers a better distance perception with 2 separate and distant red lights on the back.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=402453 |
Drive side for the reasons mentioned.
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Drive side here too.
As fietsbob noted, it does seem like a familiar topic. |
If it's going to have expensive stuff (laptop), the side I'm less likely to ditch on, if it's just for clothes, then the side I'm more likely to ditch on. Which from personal experience seems to be more likely to ditch on my left side.
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Originally Posted by Cyclosaurus
(Post 17079175)
On the drive side, but not for the reasons already mentioned, but because it's the opposite side of the kickstand, and the bike is less likely to fall over.
This is what I do and why. But putting it on the left side (in us) to make bike look wider makes sense to me, too. |
Originally Posted by scroca
(Post 17079414)
Drive side here too.
As fietsbob noted, it does seem like a familiar topic. |
Originally Posted by Double0757
(Post 17079355)
Driver side for reflector tape on the pannier at night and cars see a wider bike and give you more room (my observation). Also I have mounted a blinkie on the rear pannier, which gives drivers a better distance perception with 2 separate and distant red lights on the back.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=402453
Originally Posted by scroca
(Post 17079414)
Drive side here too.
As fietsbob noted, it does seem like a familiar topic. |
Originally Posted by the sci guy
(Post 17079571)
i searched using the term "pannier" and on a skim down the list didn't see anything that looked similar.
I can say that it was within the last 5 years. Maybe fietsbob's memory is better than mine and he can enlighten us? |
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I like carrying both panniers so that it is even weighted.
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From the thread @scroca linked.
Originally Posted by fourknees
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Right side. I figure the movement of my left leg (and pedal reflector when dark) may be more visible/eye catching than the opposite.
Originally Posted by tsl
(Post 16289591)
Same side as your "landing gear". Most cyclists prefer to put down one foot over the other at a stop. This is what I call the "landing gear" side.
When carrying heavier loads, this keeps the bike leaning towards you at a stop, rather than trying to fall away from you. This also meansthat when starting again, your first pedal stroke is opposite the weight of the pannier--easier balance. When running two panniers, keep the heavier of the two on the "landing gear" side. |
What's a kickstand? ;)
Drive side for the sole reason that it is easier to reach into for loading & unloading, when bending over the bike from the NDS. This works especially well, versus the NDS, when you have your kickstand-free bike leaning against your body while you do this. |
If i'm gonna carry something heavier, i tend to keep it on the left, because kickstand is on the left, and the bike wants to lean towards the weight - otherwise its on the other side for easier access to kickstand & glance checking tire inflation while rolling.
Edit: I should add that mine are side specific, and cannot be put inside each other, its a choice i gotta make before i set off. If it's a work trip i usually keep both on, if its not, i may take both off. Really depends on the purpose of he trip. - Andy |
I'm right handed. Always dismount to my left. Pannier mounts left-front.
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I would mount it on the non-lean side so I could open it up. I usually lean my mike against stuff on the same side, so I would mount a single bag on the side where it's easier to get to.
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