Serious question, ever had your grocery bag fail mid ride?

Was biking home with a full rack bag last night, the cheap strap gave out right at a light. My eggs and a loaf of bread went everywhere, got lucky nothing broke completely. I think I need a better system for hauling food, maybe a crate or sturdier panniers. What do you all use to get your groceries home safe?

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andreww302d ago

Switched to a set of basic panniers years ago after a similar disaster. They hook onto the rack itself so there's no strap to snap at a bad time. The main downside is things can slide around inside if you're not careful, so I keep a spare tote bag in there to pack stuff into. Still way more reliable than trying to tie anything down with bungees or hoping a single strap holds. Just watch your balance when you load them up.

jakes672d ago

Nah, bungees work fine for me...