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Carrying not a lot of stuff - suggestions?
On several rides (commuting, going somewhere etc.) I need to carry a
modest amount of stuff (laptop and change of clothes to work, sometimes just a change of clothes, or extra food for a long ride). I use a backpack for this, but the downside seems to be that sweat does not evaporate off my back. In addition, I assume that a backpack will make me much less aerodynamic and will affect my riding comfort in other ways due to the weight on my back. So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=2312# http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19329 Are these any good? Suggestions for alternatives are welcome. I ride a 2004 Lemond Buenos Aires (http://lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/buenos_aires.shtml), and it has a metal seatpost, and so, I can attach stuff there. I am a recreational rider (weekend rides of 30-70 miles, planning a few century or metric doubles), and so, light is nice, but not critical. Thanks, Atri |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:17:44 -0800, atri.ind wrote:
So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=2312# http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19329 Hey the price is right, I'd go for it except if it were me I'd get this rack: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19330 Which adds the pannier support on the sides. Just in case you decide to get one of those laptop bags that mounts like a pannier. Same price. |
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wrote in message oups.com... So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=2312# http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19329 I've been using the rack on my MTB for the last year or so and I've been happy with it. Very solid, a breeze to install and can easily be moved between different bikes, if you so desire. Well worth the price, especially on sale. Cheto |
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wrote in message oups.com... On several rides (commuting, going somewhere etc.) I need to carry a modest amount of stuff (laptop and change of clothes to work, sometimes just a change of clothes, or extra food for a long ride). I use a backpack for this, but the downside seems to be that sweat does not evaporate off my back. In addition, I assume that a backpack will make me much less aerodynamic and will affect my riding comfort in other ways due to the weight on my back. Riding with a backpack on his *awful*. Using a rear rack and some sort of pannier/bag attachment is *much* better - easier to cycle and much less sweaty. My son commutes to college every day and he puts everything he needs for each day (including change of clothes) into a sturdy bag which he bungee-cords to the rear rack. He used to use a backpack but swiftly learnt the benefits of *not* using a backpack. On my bike I use for everyday stuff, I have a lockable, lidded box attached to the rear rack . On a tour I'll remove that and fit proper rear panniers and a saddle bag. What you decide on depends on what you need to be carrying and budget. The panniers I use aren't waterproof, but by virtue of placing contents inside a waterproof bag before putting them in the pannier, they stay dry. You can get all sorts of specialist luggage to fit to front & rear pannier racks of bikes, from cheap & chearful to expensive specific purpose jobbies such as laptop carriers, so you can trnasport your computer safely by bike. If you want the Rolls Royce of panniers, go for Ortlieb. They cost a lot of money but last a lifetime and are totally waterproof. If I was going to be doing any serious cycle touring or luggage carrying long term, that's what I'd want to invest in. Cheers, helen s |
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maxo wrote:
atri.ind wrote: So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=2312# http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19329 Hey the price is right, I'd go for it except if it were me I'd get this rack: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=19330 Which adds the pannier support on the sides. Just in case you decide to get one of those laptop bags that mounts like a pannier. Same price. I agree entirely. I also used to have a Delta rack similar to the one "up top", and soon converted to another model (still a Delta) with pannier "Vs" on the side. I found that it makes all the difference when carrying clothes, and it keeps the weight a lot lower. That way you enjoy the ride more, and end up less wrinkled when you get there. OTOH, there may be an aerodynamic disadvantage to panniers. ;-) Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame |
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oups.com... On several rides (commuting, going somewhere etc.) I need to carry a So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=2312# Are these any good? Suggestions for alternatives are welcome. I ride a I started commuting to work by bike about a year ago carrying clothes, etc. , with a rack and a milk crate attached to it. Wanting to look "cool" I thought I should have one of these same rack trunks. I quickly realized it was not large enough for clothes (forget about carrying dress shoes), but felt too guilty about buying it to stop using it. After a couple of months the velcro straps that attach it to the rack get stretched out of shape and a little too loose for my tastes. Try hanging a blinky on that strap on the back; it is near impossible to keep it from pointing down torwards the asphalt instead of behind you. I went back to the bungi cords & milk crate a week or so ago and don't give a damn about looks. It has the added benefit of not fooling with zippers, etc. and being able to just toss stuff in it & go. Read the "Panniers for School Books?" thread from a while back on google. Cheers! Duke |
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