Pannier Rack/Bag Recommendation?

Triathlon Forum
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Through a fortuitous series of events it appears that I’ll be able to bike commute to the pool around lunch/dinner time every day this winter (Florida). Yesterday was day one however I found that I don’t enjoy riding with a backpack. Does anyone here have an recommendations for pannier racks/bags? For what it’s worth, the bike is a steel Marin… something… that I bought off of Craigslist. The rear hub has a funky spec: 141x9mm. I don’t know if that matters.

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It is awesome that you can commute;

Nashbar makes a really nice commuter bag that I use to carry dress clothes comfortably.

https://www.bikenashbar.com/cycling/nashbar-garment-pannier-bag-na-cgp2-base?utm_source=Google_Product_Search&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=datafeed&cm_mmc=Google_Product_Search-_-PLA-_-Datafeed-_-Nashbar%20Garment%20Pannier%20Bag&CAWELAID=400006960000128366&source=googleUS&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=24468006738&CATCI=aud-439536544308:pla-174912067458&catargetid=400006960000134257&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwXQS_OwRr2Mk4on5crehIgayVJ49XxETZJIYRWRF6sAy92lQwS0e-xoCY18QAvD_BwE

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Thanks. Do you have a rack recommendation?

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You don’t like riding with a backpack on your back? What about riding with a backpack on your bike?

Be sure to pickup the rain cover if you buy this.

https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html

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I use a Topeak Explorer MTX with Nashbar waterproof Panniers. Works great for holding my work clothes, lunch, and occasionally running shoes for when I do a morning brick.

Depending on how much stuff you need to carry, another option is a saddle bag like this:

https://www.rei.com/product/112095/ortlieb-seat-pack-saddle-bag-large

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I’m not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.

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Thanks!

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You don’t like riding with a backpack on your back? What about riding with a backpack on your bike?

Be sure to pickup the rain cover if you buy this.

https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html

Cool, thanks for the recommendation. I just don’t like having a bag on my back. I don’t know why but my back has always been a sweat factory.

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I like the two wheel garment pannier

https://www.twowheelgear.com/collections/garment-panniers
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I’m not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.

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I’m not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.

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+2. My current commuter combo.

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I’m not sure of commuter bags but for touring, the best racks by far are from Tubus and for panniers, it would be Ortlieb.

I second that. I used that same combination for a 2 week cycling trip across Spain once. Stellar.

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I love my Ortleibs. I would definitely recommend them if you do not need a bunch of interior pockets.