Originally Posted by
ragboy
Just wondering...
Ignorance mainly. Many new and prospective cyclists just haven't been exposed to panniers. They think cycling and associate images of the TDF/Road Racing, Track cycling, or Mounting bike racing. After all the images we see of cycling on TV are exactly these images. There are no televised events showing the use of racks and bags. I don't know about you guys, but it's been many a moon since a TV crew followed me around on a commute where my panniers were explained to an audience. On the other hand there are many movies showing kids packing up a backpack then climbing on a bike. (E.T. and Pay it Forward come to mind)