Why Get a Panniers?
Panniers Are Super Useful and Practical. They Mount on the Bike Rack, Which Makes Them the Most Comfortable Way to Carry Heavy Cargo on Rides Longer Than 15...
Panniers are super useful and practical. They mount on the bike rack, which makes them the most comfortable way to carry heavy cargo on rides longer than 15 minutes. Unlike backpacks, panniers allow free air ventilation at your back, they won't make your back sweat.
What are panniers used for?
Named after the French word for baskets, panniers offer roomy storage, protection from weather and the ability to quickly disconnect from a rack on your bike so you can take your gear with you. They attach to racks using a simple system of spring-loaded hooks, clips or bungee cords.
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Do panniers slow you down?
Panniers make you slower and less efficient
Because panniers are heavier and less aerodynamic, it takes more energy to travel the same distance with panniers than it would with bikepacking bags. The added weight makes it harder to accelerate and climb hills because you're carrying more mass around.
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