Ultimate Bike Pannier
I recently had the opportunity to try the Two Wheel Gear backpack pannier. Let me start by saying that I’m already the proud and pleased owner of a Two Wheel Gear pannier, so I was eager to try the backpack version of their panniers. Both of these panniers are incredibly easy to fit onto a bicycle, as long as you have some type of rear bike rack for them to grab ahold of. I was already impressed by the simplicity of attaching my first Two Wheel Gear pannier that I’ve had for over two years. The second one was even easier to attach.
Spacious Interior
I am pleased by both of the Two Wheel Gear panniers that I own, but I am especially pleased by the pannier backpack. First of all, as mentioned above, it has an updated method of attaching it to most bicycle rear racks. Secondly, it is very spacious. I am able to use it both recreationally and functionally for such chores as getting groceries and picking up orders from local restaurants. Just this morning, I picked up both my breakfast pastries AND a ready-made sausage & kale lasagna order. Yum!!! And finally, I like the ability to use my pannier as a daypack/backpack as well as a bike bag. That makes it much more versatile and functional.
Old vs. New Pannier Comparison
If you already have an older version of the Two Wheel Gear panniers, you probably love it and can’t imagine anything better. I would encourage you to consider getting the new backpack style pannier. The backpack pannier has numerous advantages. First, it holds way more than the old pannier. It works especially well as a commuter pannier since it has a special compartment for a laptop computer as well as lots of thoughtful additions in the main compartment to store other office/work essentials. Secondly, as the name implies, it converts from a pannier to a daypack/backpack for easy hauling when you convert from bicyclist to pedestrian mode. Here is a list of features that you will immediately appreciate:
- Converts from pannier to backpack in seconds.
- Secure + fast attachment to standard racks sized 6-16 mm.
- Padded 15-in laptop sleeve.
- Bottle pockets with umbrella/U-lock strap.
- Quick access soft pocket for phone or sunglasses.
- Modular Attachment System (M.A.S) / Helmet Attachment.
