You'd think there is massive research RE backpacks and cycling, but no.
http://www.cyclingutah.com/fitness/pains-of-bike-commuting-tips-on-carrying-your-load/
Is the best I could find, but it extrapolates kids carrying backpacks and personal experience. Probably if you back hurts/your shoulders hurt and a good backpack doesn't help, it is pannier time.
either that or it's time to un-slam that stem :-)
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You'd think there is massive research RE backpacks and cycling, but no.
http://www.cyclingutah.com/fitness/pains-of-bike-commuting-tips-on-carrying-your-load/
Is the best I could find, but it extrapolates kids carrying backpacks and personal experience.
Probably if you back hurts/your shoulders hurt and a good backpack doesn't help, it is pannier time.