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I've used both and I much prefer bikepacking setup.
The argument for using panniers would be if I was carrying more stuff, ie. touring and taking extra clothes, cooking shit, etc. If I was moving slower and not doing any off-road and wanted convenience, I would use panniers. For faster 'touring' or ultra racing then it's an easy choice - bikepackin' kit every time.
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Really? One Ortlieb pannier is over £100. My fully custom framebag was the same price and my Revelate saddlebag was cheaper (though it was used, not sure what RRP is). My setup is lighter, more aero, doesn't wobble and can be used to ride singletrack unlike low mounted racks that clout everything nearby.
It really depends on exactly what riding people are doing. The ability to unhook an Ortlieb and carry it around like a backpack looked awesome when I was touring with much cheaper shit that couldn't do that.
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Let them know and then close your account. Vote with your actions if you're concerned.
I upload the odd ride to strava for shits and giggles, Zwift doesn't run on my laptop and I've stopped using trainerroad again this year as I'm doing power-specific intervals and it's kinda pointless. I turned off all the KOM notifications, I couldn't care less if someone 'wins' a challenge indoors or out. Unless they've got a number on or appear in a trackleaders list, it's not a race and doesn't mean anything.
I might just install Zwift on my other machine and set my weight to 62kg and (metaphorically) crush everyone for the LOLs.
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People who struggle with 'wobbly' saddlebags are either using shit bags or packing them with the wrong stuff. You only put light, bulky stuff in them and keep heavy stuff in the framebags.
I've not used 'big' handlebar bags (save for a boxy one when touring or feedbags) so can't comment much on those.