Quote Originally Posted by madscot13 View Post
I ride with one pannier all of the time. My bike is my car and so I have grocery panniers to hold whatever I need. I go to school with it and I just load by backpack with my books and computer into one side- no problem. When I go grocery shopping I do the same thing. My body automatically adjusts for it and I don't even have to think about it. The only problem is tipping once I am off the bike.
The only time I ever have trouble is when I am carrying a gallon of milk in the grocery pannier and nothing to balance it. I definately have to be careful at stops and getting on and off to keep from tipping in a hurry! What a mess that would make. I also don't use my road bike for groceries, I use my daughter's mtb. I think the upright position makes it a little easier.