Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - post your racked and loaded SS/FG pics

just like the title says, trying to get some ideas for my new project.

http://i52.tinypic.com/fxdu2p.jpg

Just installed this rack a couple of days ago, haven't had a chance to load it up yet.

http://gallery.me.com/aaronshort1/100057/IMG_5897/web.jpg?ver=12938151210001

c'mon Zoltani, get that rack level. It messes up the lines of the bike so much right now.

Or is it just a bad photo?

Just installed this rack a couple of days ago, haven't had a chance to load it up yet.

http://gallery.me.com/aaronshort1/100057/IMG_5897/web.jpg?ver=12938151210001

Is that an axiom rack? What frame is that?

When I look at it at straight on it looks to be level. It's a surly cross check frame.

I'm about to go on a beer run, so I will try to take some photos.

When I look at it at straight on it looks to be level. It's a surly cross check frame.

I'm about to go on a beer run, so I will try to take some photos.

what brand is the rack?

It's an axiom journey rack. Supposed capacity of 75 kilos...yeah right! It is way less stable than my other rack, but that is a handmade bruce gordon rack, so they aren't even comparable. The axiom rack seemed to work with this load, but I had to take care when climbing out of the saddle to not rock the bike back and forth too much.

I'm guess total load here is about 30lbs+

http://gallery.me.com/aaronshort1/100057/IMG_5898/web.jpg?ver=12938264730001

http://gallery.me.com/aaronshort1/100057/IMG_5901/web.jpg?ver=12938264900001

The road to the grocery store is a four lane divided highway, 45mph. A bit hairy, but makes you really pick up the speed.

http://gallery.me.com/aaronshort1/100057/IMG_5902/web.jpg?ver=12938264960001

This was my first loaded fixed ride, and I liked it quite a bit. That extra weight makes the legs work a bit harder, and it was a pretty rewarding ride. I think I might start throwing some full gallon jugs in the panniers for recreational rides, good training for the touring season :D

I've got a axiom streamliner DLX on the way, I hope it's stable.

Not loaded, but with rack and fold-out bags:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/n1np/Schwinn/Traveler/schwinn_traveler_3-speed_062.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/n1np/Schwinn/Traveler/schwinn_traveler_3-speed_070.jpg

Would love to see some Racks or baskets up front! With bikes having Drops, Bullhorns or Risers. I am also looking for a way to get the heavy stuff off my back. Do you guys think the rear rack makes for a more stable ride? It seems like a loaded front rack will affect steering??

I'm in the market for some front pannier lowriders.

Btw, I really recommend my rack: http://www.racktime.com/en/rear-carriers/addit
Mega stable.

Would love to see some Racks or baskets up front! With bikes having Drops, Bullhorns or Risers. I am also looking for a way to get the heavy stuff off my back. Do you guys think the rear rack makes for a more stable ride? It seems like a loaded front rack will affect steering??

How well your bike handles front loads has a lot to do with the geometry of the bike... with a properly designed bike and proper racks there should not have much effect on steering at all.

Then...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/kuwietour2.jpg

Now... showing front bags with low riders... and a few more gears as the Rockies beckon.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/cascade2010touring.JPG

Gyeswho wins, whenever he gets here ....

Gyeswho wins, whenever he gets here ....

+1. OP, just basically read through this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/442607-The-Photo-Thread-of-What-you-Carry-aka-The-Proof-is-in-the-pic

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs737.ash1/163074_124586884274165_100001685612909_148523_8075903_n.jpg (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs737.ash1/163074_124586884274165_100001685612909_148523_8075903_n.jpg)

My bike in bum mode.

Steamroller with Topeak Seatpost rack loaded with laundry and detergent tied down with old tubes. Also note the sweet uncapped risers that are wrapped in old mountain tubes and duct tape. The fabulous model is my guitarist who doesnt think I need to look any more hobo than usual.

The bike is super back heavy when I have it loaded like this so I def want to avoid wheelies but that would just be dumb anyways.

I bet grocery shopping would be a lot more fun for me if I had racks instead of carrying a gallon of milk, eggs and bread on my back. The bread always loses.

Gyeswho wins, whenever he gets here ....

Came to post that. Over the years he's *****d out those bikes of his so much that we all think of his when this dumb topic comes up.

I did 150miles two CAT-3 and numerous 4's and 5's from half-moon bay to big sur. I did it all on a fixed speed and had the time of my life:lol:



http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad264/timepsace/DSC00014.jpg

185478185477Swobo Sanchez. Kona 700c cross fork with XTR V-brake. CETMA 5 RAIL. This rack is incredible! I have been a bike messenger in San Francisco for 5 years. This rack has been super dependable for many miles, many hills but most importantly many lbs (be that boxes, rolls or people). I have even mounted panniers of the sides of the rack for some light to medium touring.
Check out the CETMA website:
http://www.cetmacargo.com185477

@ the 2 guys (gender neutral) with the Schwinns:

Would it be possible to get a close up of where the racks are attached to the seat stays?

I'm assuming you've got them attached using the little p clamps, no? Just kinda wanna get a close-up of how it turned out.

I wouldn't exactly call it loaded. The basket is big enough to carry as much as I am comfortable with on the SS.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z137/breathegood/Bikes/IMG00068-20110108-1001.jpg

@ the 2 guys (gender neutral) with the Schwinns:

Would it be possible to get a close up of where the racks are attached to the seat stays?

I'm assuming you've got them attached using the little p clamps, no? Just kinda wanna get a close-up of how it turned out.

Me? well unfortunately I don't have any pictures of how it was attached, but I did use plastic ties and a bandana:thumb:

@ the 2 guys (gender neutral) with the Schwinns:

Would it be possible to get a close up of where the racks are attached to the seat stays?

I'm assuming you've got them attached using the little p clamps, no? Just kinda wanna get a close-up of how it turned out.

Yes, P-clamps:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/n1np/Schwinn/Traveler/schwinn_traveler_3-speed_054.jpg

Thanks for the responses from both of you.

BTW, those clips you have look a helluva lot better than the ones the bike shop sold me.

Thanks for the responses from both of you.

BTW, those clips you have look a helluva lot better than the ones the bike shop sold me.

I got mine at a hardware store ;) .

Yes, P-clamps:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/n1np/Schwinn/Traveler/schwinn_traveler_3-speed_054.jpg

Wow those are really cool. Where did you get those? i would love to use those instead of my set up

Wow those are really cool. Where did you get those? i would love to use those instead of my set up

#1: Hardware store, ask for p clamps.

#2: This site (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ms21919clamps.php), sells a variety of diameters for super cheap.

#3: Rivendell (http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-band-clamps/20-016).