Utility Cycling - Awesome DIY Grocery Pannier Find!!!

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thebeard
08-31-08, 04:31 PM
Long story short, my mom wants to fix up her old bike to haul groceries. We were at TJ Maxx, and I discovered something awesome. They have these light-weight, sturdy, foldaway, handle-laden, multi-colored bags that very easily could be turned into grocery panniers. I bought 3 black ones today, and I am just going to go figure how to attach them to my rack. Already sizing them up seems very promising.

$9.99 A PIECE!!!!

They also have a zipper pocket inside, and they come with 4 durable plastic strips to slide in the side for more stability.

I was astounded when I found these.

Here is what they look like.
http://bp2.blogger.com/_uRZXMtvj51M/SA_56ynG8gI/AAAAAAAABGc/bPk6rCvVNnU/s1600-h/market+tote.jpg

If anyone has an awesome idea as to how to connect them to my rack, please post!

Dimensions:

length- 18"
width- 11"
height- 10"

Thanks,

Max


badmother
08-31-08, 05:22 PM
We can buy them here also. Was thinking of using te on a bike also, but newer bought one. Reminds me of a "front basket" with a quick release I`we seen in Denmark some 3 yrs back.