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@TheBrick(Tommy)
I've tried panniers before and of course they are great for touring but found them horrible for in town. The bike becomes alot less flickable / manoeuvrable plus they also catch on things. Remember riding in town is very different to riding the length of a country. Most journeys will be under an hour and require a lot more tight maneuvers. Add on the difficulty of carrying a bike with panniers, taking them on and off, they just don't make sense for most people in the city IMO.