Comments on: How to carry all your stuff with a regular bicycle https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/ smart living by bike Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:24:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Jim https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-88605 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:32:41 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-88605 In reply to Steve.

I also have a rear rack with the second horizontal bar. I believe it’s an axiom streamliner 29, the only I found with this feature. With my previous rack, using the top mounted trunk bag would not work in combination with my panniers. Now it all works perfectly.

]]> By: Jim https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-88604 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 21:28:57 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-88604 Front racks and baskets can also interfere with the ability to lock your bike at certain styles of bike racks (really anything other then a staple rack).

]]> By: Steve https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-88603 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:37:18 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-88603 There are rear racks that have a second set of horizontal bars for attaching panniers below the top of the rack. This allows for the attachment of a basket to the rack while still being able to attach panniers. I use this method with great success. I find a rear basket with a cargo net the simplest way to carry groceries and other items. A detachable front handlebar bag is also a must. I have never had anyone steal my underseat rear bag with a spare tire, patch kit, and mulit-tool (except for the one time when they stole my whole bicycle – but that’s a different story).

]]> By: Nurya https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-32229 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:48:26 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-32229 In reply to andrew.

I have one of those Burley Travoy trailers as well, and it’s great for grocery shopping on a bike (and easy to take on the bus). Also have Deuter panniers that fold flat but can hold an amazing amount of stuff thanks to the drawstring top. A full grocery bag can fit inside and then I can still pile about half a grocery bag worth of lighter things on top. They’ve stood up to about four years of abuse. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to make them anymore, but if you can find them on ebay or something, grab them.

]]> By: Brian https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-32052 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:31:10 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-32052 Hilary I enjoyed reading your article about the many options for carrying stuff, but there was very little information to address the safety issues of carrying the extra load on a regular bicycle. Most bikes have weight limits and bikes have to be ridden more cautiously because of the extra load as handling and stopping distances change. Would have also liked to see more photos showing the carrying options on bikes.

]]> By: Kevin Love https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-32050 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 17:30:28 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-32050 My bicycle is a Pashley Roadster Sovereign. It came with a really good rear rack. I’ve added a front basket to carry my dog, and panniers for my everyday stuff. Since I have a wife and three children, a trailer helps for dedicated grocery runs, firewood, etc.

See my article about how I carry stuff at:

https://raisethehammer.org/article/2506/lets_go_dutch_part_v:_shopping_by_bike

]]> By: andrew https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-32010 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:05:42 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-32010 the burley travoy trailer deserves special mention, it clips onto the seat post or onto an existing rear rack and can be used as a bundle buggy also…i take mine into the grocery store, load up, come out clip it to the bike and i’m off…when i get home i just bump it up the stairs which is easy because of the 12″ tires and it’s narrow so i just wheel it right into the kitchen to unload and
then it folds down to 18″ x 18 x 6 and it fits in any closet or under a bed
the other great rear rack system is the xtracycle LEAP which turns your bike into a longtail cargo bike for a fraction of the price of a longtail and even though it lengthens the bike by about 12″
the handling of the bike is virtually unaffected
no other rear rack can come close to the carrying capacity of the LEAP
you didn’t mention that there are 3 kinds of front baskets,
frame mounted, handlebar mounted and wheel mounted
i much prefer frame mounted because the basket and so the load, don’t move and turn with the wheel/handlebar as it does with the other 2 types
a stationary load is a more stabile ride, especially with some weight (24 beer)

]]> By: Warren https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-31994 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:10:18 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-31994 I’ve had great luck tying a hand-truck to my rear rack. It’s surprising what you can lash on!
The models with inflatable tires make for a really great ride – carrying a pressure-washer, a box full of bike forks and parts – you name it!

]]> By: Heros Stratos https://momentummag.com/how-to-carry-stuff-on-a-regular-bicycle/#comment-31965 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:45:17 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=25677#comment-31965 You can build panniers from the Ortlieb Transporter rucksack, 49 l ea., waterresistant. I have the backparts reinforced by two 0.5 mm carbon sheets.

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