I have a tern in yellow just like you do. Made some modifications to make it more practical. I like my jandd grocery panniers. Open on the top is no problem since I do not plan grocery shopping on rainy days. Even i have a cover for it. It probably holds twice plus what you can in your ortliebs. I could load up a paper grocery bag and just drop it into the panniers or use a reusable grocery bag the size of the paper ones. Or my best trick is I bought the paper bag size alternative cooler insulated bag from whole foods for just 7 bucks and it holds all my cold stuff for at least half an hour cold. Fill it up in store to ensure I get all I want into it. At register just onto belt and right back into cooler panniers. The whole foods cooler bag fits right into the jandd panniers. Just the same size and shape as your normal paper bag. I also hang mine in the grocery cart. You seem to not worry about your bike seat and post and clamp were you live. I use a cable to connect to locks. I use two u locks plus cable.
I took a cheaper route with a plastic crate and zip ties on the rear rack with a large reusable grocery bag. Even painted the crate to match Aventon Level.
I always buy the fruits and vegetables first as they are by far the most variable in weight and volume. I never know exactly what I will buy in these aisles as it will depend on condition , availability and size of the items. Then I move onto frozen meat etc., party for the same reasons. Then finally I move onto the things that I know do not vary like canned and boxed items.
I ditched my car years ago and have been biking ever since. About a year ago I bought a RadPower RadRover electric fat tire bike (step-thru version). It's been a godsend. I was climbing hills twice a night, 6 nights a week, and it was really painful. The pain and soreness only increased year after year. Having an electric motor made it easy and much faster. I also like the fat tires for riding through snow and the larger tires offer a more cushioned ride. And I don't have to worry about skinny bike tires getting stuck in gaps in the street or storm drain grates, sending me flying off the bike at 30+ MPH. I think I will go with the Ibera rack and panniers since I've seen them fit my bike. Most of the time I can fit all my groceries in my large backpack, but there are some instances where I could really use panniers. For example recently I've started cooking soup but don't have the room for a huge bag of ice, which is required to cool the large pot of soup quickly, in order to store it in the fridge. With panniers I could use them for all my vegetables for the soup, and put the ice in my backpack. BTW if anyone is interested in a great bike helmet for night biking, consider the Lumos Matrix. It has a large LED screen and can be programmed to display other patterns using the phone app. The phone app lets you access other patterns which have ultra bright RGB patterns, although because they're much brighter they do drain the battery faster. My commutes are only about 30 minutes total so I still get home with about 80% battery charge. It definitely gets me noticed by drivers at night, usually people slow down out of curiosity or to give me compliments.
@@caramelgoddess89 Yeah I still don't drive. Since writing my original comment, things have changed. The on/off/mode switch on the Lumos Matrix helmet has been torn due to wear, the wiring would require soldering to reconnect. So I use the Lumos Ultra instead now, the switch is on the back of the helmet and can't be worn down in the same way (the Matrix's switch is connected to the strap which gets a lot of wear). I bought the Mission Workshop "Vandal" backpack for groceries and clothes for work, instead of panniers. I also bought a top bag for the rear rack to hold my sunglasses and night time glasses, and bike lock. The backpack is super expensive but totally worth it. It carries a LOT of stuff and it's designed extremely well. It slides on and off my shoulders easily, unlike my previous backpacks. And it distributes the weight very well. Just recently I started hearing a clicking noise from the rear motor so I'm not sure if that means it's dying. Apparently the motor lasts only 3 years (with about 10 mile commute every day). Which is about how long I've had the bike.
@@caramelgoddess89 I haven't had a need to replace the battery yet. I thought maybe the motor was reaching the end of its life because of some noise, but I'm not sure now. Unfortunately I've had SEVERE COVID for the past week and can barely stand up and walk so biking is out of the question still. One of the things that makes me doubt it's breaking down is that they're supposed to last 3-5 years at the commuting times I'm putting in. And I've only had it for 2 years.
I chose a folding bike to never leave it outside. That's why I chose the lightest, so that I can always have it with me without any problems. I propose to consider it.
I am using panniers on my bike but have noticed that sometimes my right foot hits the pannier when I pedal. The left bag is the same height but I never touch it with my foot. Does it also happen to anyone that the saddlebag obstructs the pedaling?
That's odd, because I just went shopping with panniers for the first time this morning, and I too noticed my right foot hitting the one on that side on the return journey. I thought it was the way I'd packed it something, so I shall have to see next time. I ride clipless and I just rode with the right foot unclipped. It's not far so it wasn't a big deal.
Cant see well in the video but it doesn't look like your putting your u-lock through your wheel and part of the frame. Probably not an issue of you don't have quick release wheels tho.
I love this system, but it's too small for me. I am in search of something similar but for DOORDASH and UBER EATS delivery. Needed a bag at least 16 inch wide.
are there any bikes that transform into carts? i would never in a billion years leave my bike out. those ulocks are like paper tape. anyone with a battery powered grinder can cut through it in 5 seconds and the bike is gone.
Depending on the number of groceries, and your grocer's cart size, you could always use one of our folding bikes and just bring the bike along with you in the store! 😉
