Quote Originally Posted by Beane View Post
has anyone else found that panniers make you a lot less aero?
I'm commuting, not racing, so I don't particularly care about being aero. That being said, I have a pair of smaller panniers that suit my needs fine. I balance my things in both panniers so one side isn't overloaded.

I also occassionally use my Arkel laptop pannier when I have to take my laptop with me. It unhooks from the bike and is an instant briefcase.

For small loads, a trunk bag on top of the rear rack seems the best way to go.