Originally Posted by
greatscott
Theft of a pannier when commuting? I take a smaller pannier when I commute, it disconnects from the rack and I carry in it like a briefcase.
I don’t like to have stuff on my back when riding, but agree backpack’s are helpful. I put my backpack or purse in my basket or in my pannier. And leave my pannier on the bike. Locked with a cheap luggage lock.
When stopping for groceries I bring in my reusable bag and put it in the pannier.
I found a porteur rack that holds my backpack plus a rear rack with panniers is perfect.