Maiden voyage on my newly finished mixte, this morning. I've done a couple of recreational rides on her, but this was my first commute with panniers. It was lovely! She actually felt more stable with the loaded panniers than without.

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I'll post a non-loaded photo later, in case anyone want's to ooh and aah at her beauty!