Pannier or Messenger Bag?
When I can, I ride my bike to work. It is a long ride but certainly not an epic endeavor. It is 20 miles door to door each way and takes me about an hour and 20 minutes. Lately, I am happy to say, I am seeing more and more bike commuters. Usually, I check out the bikes, particularly those that pass me. I am generally fine when I am passed by a Lightspeed or Kestrel road bike. Less so, when I am passed by a 20 year old three-speed Raleigh or Huffy with a milk crate on the rear rack. But, I admit, I am routinely passed by both groups of riders plus recumbents and legions of Treks and Giants. Lately, however, I am busy looking at how commuters carry their stuff. I have a Topeak quick release road bike seat post rack and small bag with mini panniers . That bag is perfect for carrying a change of clothes--assuming I leave pants and shoes in the office. It also lets me carry a bunch of gear including tools, a tube, and a CO2 inflater. What I can't carry is work. More specifically, I ca