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I have a set of large and medium sized panniers from Ortlieb. I don't use them much except when I have a large load of stuff to haul. For my commute, I use a backpack for clothes, books and valuables, then I use an Arkel rack trunk for shoes, tools, and whatever else I can fit. Together, the backpack and trunk are just the right size for what I carry and with no pannier, it is a bit easier to maneuver through the turnstiles on cycle paths. The Arkel rack trunk has a neat rack that can attach and detach to the seatpost so it is easy to set up on my Cannondale on the days I choose to go with my road-ish bike that doesn't have eyelets for a rack.
My commute is quite long, so I use this: View attachment 17581View attachment 17581
Been using Carradics Super C paneers for a while. Very hard wearing.If it is wet out I use Ortliebs.
I prefer Saag Paneer.I like palak paneers myself. (sorry)
What model is that? How far's the commute?
That's a nice bike! I actually looked at the Scultura 4000 a bit myself a while back. It's funny they don't get a lot of love in Europe/North America. My mate told me that Specialized and one of the Taiwanese manufacturers have big stakes in the company. I think he's got one of their cyclocross bikes and loves it. Btw, lovely you get to do that commute!There are a variety of routes, ranging from flat and coastal to inland and hilly (cat. 2 and cat. 3 climbs), between 65kms and 75kms one way. Not an everyday commute but there is some great scenery, especially on the coastal route. Much nicer than taking the train. Model is Merida Reacto 4000 2017 model (2nd generation). Very nice bike, quite popular in Japan but quite rare in western countries.
Ah, yes, now I remember the story properlyThanks Stu. Actually it's the other way around, Merida make the Specialized bikes and took a 49% stake in the firm when the Big S couldn't pay their bills. Giant, Merida and Quest Composites apparently make most the big name brand bikes like Trek, Canyon, Specialized etc.
The Reacto is a bit heavy but then so are many aero bikes like the Madone, System Six etc.
There are a variety of routes, ranging from flat and coastal to inland and hilly (cat. 2 and cat. 3 climbs), between 65kms and 75kms one way. Not an everyday commute but there is some great scenery, especially on the coastal route. Much nicer than taking the train. ...
I remember when I was looking last year that you got a lot more for your money with a Scultura than a tarmac. The TCR Advanced 2 is even better value too IMO! I didn't start riding until I got to Japan so I'm not as influenced by the Spesh branding (well, I wasn't at the time)It's the power of branding. Merida has very little cache in the west, whilst Specialized does, ironically. That doesn't seem to have changed despite Merida being in the World Tour for a few years now. If someone is looking for a good value road bike Giant and Merida should be near the top of the list, of the major brands at least. Nibali uses both the Scultura and Reacto, depending on the race. He won Milan-San Remo last year on the Reacto.