An alternative to a backpack or panniers...

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12boy

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Casper WY USA
If you don't have extra funds about, Wald steel baskets are cheap, very strong and come in handle bar and panniers styles. I used a pannier pair on my Surly Steamroller until I got a Brompton, and passed it along to friend. With the Brompton a front bag was my choice. What is nice about steel baskets is you can just drop a bag of whatever in or pull it out just as easily and canned goods, six packs, or milk cartons aren't heavy or awkward. They are about $60 and include the rack, or if you already have a rack, you can get just the basket. The advantage of panniers and these baskets is the weight is low and less likely to tip the bike, whereas trunk style bags on top of a rack or beam with a lot of weight affect the handling. Same for saddle bags. Their advantage is they ride in the slipstream and are therefore more aero.​
 
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