It depends on how much stuff you need to tote. For years now I've been quite happy with: front rack, Wald 137, Sackville grabsack, net. I am also able to store my bike inside when I get to work, but I stay away from rear bags because I do lock up at other places sometimes and I like being able to take what's in the basket and leave the bike bare. I keep my lock, tools, repair stuff, lunch, etc. in the bag. When I do have to drive to work I take the same grabsack, so I never need to rearrange my stuff. If you like using your backpack for walking, perhaps you can continue to do so, and just throw it in a basket if you decide to ride in.
Good luck! Bones On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 11:31:47 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > You're Stoked! and I'm very happy for you. Being able to bring your bike > inside can be a blessing and a curse, what with condensation and such as > you see in jolly Philadelphia. I'm fortunate to have a back lot at my job > where I can stash my bike behind a locked gate, and as a museum laborer, > it's not a huge deal if I'm a little sweaty upon arrival (I keep emergency > clothes stashed under my seldom used desk though). > As for backpacks, throw that thing in the Skoookiill river. > > A Happy Rolling Roberta! > -Kai > > > On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 9:33:29 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > >> After living in the city for decades, my company moved its office and I >> can finally bike or walk commute--just under 2 miles each way. I've been >> varying my method based on the weather (I don't like riding in the rain, >> snow or ice) and both are fabulous ways to start and end the day, >> physically and mentally. Most of the ride is on streets with bike lanes. >> I'll be riding one of my two step-through's--Platypus or She-Devil. I can >> take the bike into my office. >> >> I like using a backpack for walking, but not sure about riding. What do >> you use for a short commuter trips--backpack (current preference, not not >> sure how hot I'll find it in the warmer months), pannier or saddle bag (I >> have a Riv Small Saddlesack). I have rack or rack and basket on the back >> of each bike. I'll be carrying lunch, a change of clothes and shoes. >> >> I have lots of lights and reflectors on the bikes. Any other suggestions? >> >> Roberta >> > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c788b424-c3b6-4178-acb8-b5299037a277n%40googlegroups.com.
