One other point about the large saddlesack: if you use it with a QR saddlebag mount, it is super easy to take on and off the bike. In fact, I'd put it up against anything in terms of ease of attachment/removal.
On Friday, August 23, 2013 9:55:20 AM UTC-4, WETH wrote: > > Tom, > Short Answer: another vote for a large Saddlesack. > Long Answer: be sure to think through your commuting process. From > personal experience, I transitioned from panniers to a large Saxdlesack > because of my personal routine and preferences. I commute several days a > week by bike and the other days by car or bus. When I started bike > commuting, I liked panniers for the ease of attaching and removal from > bike. Over time, though, I found transferring things from panniers to a > briefcase or a backpack tedious on the days I drove or took the bus. (i am > sure there are panniers that convert to backpacks or briefcases to allow > easier transport off the bike.) The large Saddlesack is spacious enough to > hold my briefcase and/or backpack. This keeps life more simple and > minimizes the likelihood I forget something in a bag at home. The downside > to the large Saddlesack is that it is not as easy to switch it between > bikes as with a set of panniers. Finally, a more permanently attach > Saddlesack might bring unwanted attention to your bike depending on where > you have to secure it at school. > All the best, > Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
