I have Metal Mule panniers, only because I got them for my first Ten at a good deal. I wouldn't get them again as they are soooo heavy. The locking mechanism is not so hot and on a small drop one of the panniers bent the locking arm and the pannier came off!
I for one will look at soft panniers when I can afford just so that I'm not carrying so much weight.
The only advantage that the MM paniers have is that you have a seat when taken off!
