Recommended cycle bag for use without pannier rack

Posted October 29th, 2007 by admin

Commuting

Hi,

Has anyone got any suggestions for any marvellous cycle bags that can be attached to the bike without the pannier racks?

Currently I use a pannier bag that I can put my laptop and A4 papers in, but I'm going to be commuting with my daughter and her new bike seat fits on the pannier rack.

I don't really want to be using a backpack as it might end up knocking my daughter.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Comments

Yeah I had exactly the same

On July 5th, 2010 larry says:

Yeah I had exactly the same problem as I bought a Co-Pilot Limo (which I'm now flogging on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140424193614) which meant no use of rear pannier.

Tried front Panniers (still have them) but I think a laptop would be too heavy and affect your steering.

Handlebar bags will be too small and I didn't find any sensible alternative.

Worked out that with the seat reclined a reasonable way that I could manage a rucksack ok without smacking my daughter, so that might be your only option.

I'm not going to get my laptop in one I don't think.

I think I'll have to see how I get on with a rucksack and hope that I don't end up knocking my daughter round the head.

True, that may be the case.

On October 31st, 2007 kirstie says:

True, that may be the case. Other option.. a small laptop! or trailer...

You could always ask your

On October 30th, 2007 sp2cpss says:

You could always ask your daughter to wear the back pack ;-)