Quote Originally Posted by CommuterChick View Post
The Axion Columbus does seem to be a possibility -- anybody have experience with this? I don't really care about the insulating feature, I just want more room to accommodate more clothes as temps fluctuates, farmers market finds, etc.

http://www.axiomgear.com/products/ge...runk/columbus/

Thanks for any and all input!
I've got an Axciom Columbus that I've used for about a year and a half now. I really like it, as far as its convenience in putting it on and taking it off the bike, as well as what you can stash in it.

The panniers are a little small for full touring purposes, but it works well for me for commuting and generally running around the community. For example I can stash a change of clothing (jeans, socks, shirt, and underwear) in one side of it, and have the other pannier to pack other stuff, as well as what I've got in the rack trunk itself. The bungee cords on topare very handy to stash a sweater or jacket, as well as just about anything else you'd try to stick under there. Mine was about $69 or so, but I use it just about every ride with my commuters. It zips right on and off the rack with 4 sturdy velcro straps, and has two small hooks that will clip and hold the bottom ends of the panniers.