Pannier Help!

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I love my rack for commuting. I've had several kinds, and no matter which kind you get, if you want one that will hold over 20 lbs, you will have to have tools to take it off. The only quick release ones I have seen are those seatpost ones and others have reported problems. I also have the Trek interchange system and it's a good one. The Trunk just snaps on and off and the panniers (I have a grocery one and a Detours) go on easily. I just recently purchased a Topeak small trunk and their quick release, and it's just as easy as the Trek.

Just a thought: What kind of a rack did you get? Maybe we can help you find what you want for it. If my kids had gotten me a rack for mother's day I would move heaven and hell to get a bag and trunk to fit the rack they picked out. They're grown now, and I have never regretted wearing Macaroni necklaces in public or using whatever they got me no matter what.

Edit: I also commute with a laptop. I use a timbuk2 laptop sleeve. The one with handles and I just put a stabilizer strap on it, the one that comes with the messenger bags, and wear it like a messenger bag. It feels very secure.