[Oldfatgit]

After the wisdom of my peers.

I have a shortish commute – 3 miles one way and about 15 miles back*.

Normally, I only have one pannier on as I hate riding with a backpack, and that’s got my laptop and office clothes in.

In this inclement weather, am I better off having two panniers on, with one just being ballast (like a warm jacket for the train), or just keeping to the one?

If it helps, I’m fitting spiked tyres over the next day or so.

* I ride to my nearest train station outbound, then coming home I get off a couple of stops early and ride home … hence the disparate miles

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[ktache]

My work jeans can get me

My work jeans can get me through 6-9 months.

[AlsoSomniloquism]

Well first of all, the answer

Well first of all, the answer to the question inthe other thread must be a resounding yes if you are only cycling three miles to the office with assist and still being hot and sweaty. 

I personally would just keep to one as that is what you are used to with the bike and making changes to I assume balance it out, could alter your feel. However carrying extra clothing/kit for emergency needs, (walking and pushing the bike due to weather/ incident will cause you to be colder then cycling) is definitely a consideration if you have the room/ extra panniers.

BTW, have you considered taking several sets of clothes in the office at the start of the week and then only bringing home the worn clothes each day? You obviously need the space in the office but it is something I do.

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