Carrying Groceries
11-11-10, 12:48 PM
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In any case, I usually use my Ortliebs for groceries. They easily hold as much as I am likely to buy, and I like that I can just load everything into them without needing to use shopping bags. For some things that don't easily fit in there, I can go to a supermarket or pet shop that is only a few blocks away and just carry it home.
11-11-10, 06:13 PM
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You can ask the local homeless guy where he got his and go to that location to get one for yourself or ask for his. I have a collapsing crate that came with the purchase of my Mercedes. I don't know if they sell them anymore but it may be worth a call to find out.
11-11-10, 06:21 PM
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Hi all-
New to this forum and wondering what other commuters use to carry their groceries? I just got this porter crate from Bates Crates and I love it!
Besides looking sweet it's really sturdy, carries a couple bags of groceries or six packs, and it even has a cup holder and a bottle opener! The crate is a stained hardwood. I just set mine in my front rack and go. I should probably get some bungees for it just to be safe, but it stays put it this rack. the hardware is already there and came installed.
New to this forum and wondering what other commuters use to carry their groceries? I just got this porter crate from Bates Crates and I love it!
Besides looking sweet it's really sturdy, carries a couple bags of groceries or six packs, and it even has a cup holder and a bottle opener! The crate is a stained hardwood. I just set mine in my front rack and go. I should probably get some bungees for it just to be safe, but it stays put it this rack. the hardware is already there and came installed.
On-topic, I use a rear rack and Arkel Shopper grocery panniers. I like that they're easy to mount and remove. Thai makes it easy shop with them. I just plop them in the cart, fill them as I shop, empty them on the belt, and the cashier refills them.
11-11-10, 07:14 PM
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I've used both panniers and, lately, a kiddy trailer. Either one does the job, but the trailer hauls a little more. My trailer takes a few minutes to set up, so if I'm in a hurry, I might just grab the panniers.
11-12-10, 12:39 AM
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today i ran some errands:
returned all the halloween decorations that my girlfriend likes to pull out of storage
rode around town, groceries
and loaded up for a get together with friends.
big dummy will haul
returned all the halloween decorations that my girlfriend likes to pull out of storage
rode around town, groceries
and loaded up for a get together with friends.
big dummy will haul
11-12-10, 10:23 AM
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Milk crate on rear rack. Wald basket on front rack- when needed. I like the wooden crate pictured by the OP. Out of my price range but I might be inclined to make one for myself.
11-12-10, 10:32 AM
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Nice-looking bike and front rack! Who built your bike?
On-topic, I use a rear rack and Arkel Shopper grocery panniers. I like that they're easy to mount and remove. Thai makes it easy shop with them. I just plop them in the cart, fill them as I shop, empty them on the belt, and the cashier refills them.
On-topic, I use a rear rack and Arkel Shopper grocery panniers. I like that they're easy to mount and remove. Thai makes it easy shop with them. I just plop them in the cart, fill them as I shop, empty them on the belt, and the cashier refills them.
I think the bike is a Specialized Globe Live.
11-12-10, 11:45 AM
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You can hang the panniers on the cart so they sit inside the cart, and not have to worry about buying more than you can carry home.
11-12-10, 01:40 PM
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I use my grocery pannier. Fits two bags of groceries and comes off the bike real easy. That's key, since I use it to shop with--which stops me from buying too much to take home.
11-12-10, 04:05 PM
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Another fan of Wald Baskets here. Not nearly as pretty as the OP's setup, but what do you want for $40.
By the way, this bike was still in the prototype stage when I took this picture. It now has a more appropriate (i.e. beefier) front wheel, fatter tires and a six speed drive train. It carries up to 25 lbs pretty well.
By the way, this bike was still in the prototype stage when I took this picture. It now has a more appropriate (i.e. beefier) front wheel, fatter tires and a six speed drive train. It carries up to 25 lbs pretty well.
11-12-10, 04:54 PM
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Looks like a Specialized Globe Live. I like the look, if the OP comes back I'd like to hear how they like it.
11-12-10, 07:46 PM
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Wald folding pannier basket for grocery bag (shown in my avatar).
11-12-10, 07:58 PM
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Another fan of Wald Baskets here. Not nearly as pretty as the OP's setup, but what do you want for $40.
By the way, this bike was still in the prototype stage when I took this picture. It now has a more appropriate (i.e. beefier) front wheel, fatter tires and a six speed drive train. It carries up to 25 lbs pretty well.
By the way, this bike was still in the prototype stage when I took this picture. It now has a more appropriate (i.e. beefier) front wheel, fatter tires and a six speed drive train. It carries up to 25 lbs pretty well.
11-12-10, 08:12 PM
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Here is my current Wald basket bike. Wald 139 in the front and a Wald folders in the rear. The front basket is primarily for carrying beer.
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11-13-10, 11:41 PM
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I have a rear rack and a pair of Cyclepro panniers that hold quite a bit. I usually have a reusable
grocery bag or two left in them that I use to shop with, plus, if needed, I can bungee a grocery bag
to the back of my seat while it rests on the tail rack since I live fairly close to a grocery store.
grocery bag or two left in them that I use to shop with, plus, if needed, I can bungee a grocery bag
to the back of my seat while it rests on the tail rack since I live fairly close to a grocery store.
11-14-10, 08:17 AM
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I use the Ortileb front and back roller classics and have no problem fitting all my groceries in them.:
11-15-10, 12:12 PM
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Wow! Thanks for all the positive replies and pictures!! I really like the cargo bikes. They look amazing, but they also look like a lot of bike for a smaller woman (I'm 5'2"). How is the handling? And you're correct, my bike is a Specialized Globe Live.
I'm sorry a few of you thought this was spam. I suppose you could say I've been lurking for awhile. I was just excited about my new crate and wanted to share it, and I was also curious what other people use, that's all.
It's exciting to see a pretty wide variety of options! That big Wald basket looks nice, but it wouldn't work with this bike. At least not with the front rack that came on it, which was one of the reasons I got this bike (and ultimately the crate). I thought having a front rack would come in handy and was hoping to use my car a lot less, and I've been able too!
Personally, I don't have the tools or the know-how to build this kind of crate. I'm sure for $20 I could have tried to put some pieces of wood together, but it probably would've fallen apart after the first pothole in the road and wouldn't come close to looking like this one! And a milk crate may do the same job (for the most part), but I fell in love with this one after I saw it. I love how it looks, and how simple it works. Grab it & go.
Maybe my picture doesn't do it justice, but I was fine paying what I did for this crate, and felt even better when it arrived! I thought the price was fair, and even more so after looking at many other hand-crafted cycling items. Another reason I love this because all hand-made things, while planned out, are all still one of a kind!
I also try to help the little guy when I can (and yes, I know Specialized aren't little by any means). Maybe I splurged a little on it, but I still feel it was fair. Either way, it felt nice helping Bates Crates and it felt nice getting a sweet crate! I wish I could splurge on a custom bike too (I know, who wouldn't), but personally that's out of my league.
Again, thank you so much for your comments! I really appreciate them, and I really am sorry if my first post came across as "spammy".
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I'm sorry a few of you thought this was spam. I suppose you could say I've been lurking for awhile. I was just excited about my new crate and wanted to share it, and I was also curious what other people use, that's all.
It's exciting to see a pretty wide variety of options! That big Wald basket looks nice, but it wouldn't work with this bike. At least not with the front rack that came on it, which was one of the reasons I got this bike (and ultimately the crate). I thought having a front rack would come in handy and was hoping to use my car a lot less, and I've been able too!
Personally, I don't have the tools or the know-how to build this kind of crate. I'm sure for $20 I could have tried to put some pieces of wood together, but it probably would've fallen apart after the first pothole in the road and wouldn't come close to looking like this one! And a milk crate may do the same job (for the most part), but I fell in love with this one after I saw it. I love how it looks, and how simple it works. Grab it & go.
Maybe my picture doesn't do it justice, but I was fine paying what I did for this crate, and felt even better when it arrived! I thought the price was fair, and even more so after looking at many other hand-crafted cycling items. Another reason I love this because all hand-made things, while planned out, are all still one of a kind!
I also try to help the little guy when I can (and yes, I know Specialized aren't little by any means). Maybe I splurged a little on it, but I still feel it was fair. Either way, it felt nice helping Bates Crates and it felt nice getting a sweet crate! I wish I could splurge on a custom bike too (I know, who wouldn't), but personally that's out of my league.
Again, thank you so much for your comments! I really appreciate them, and I really am sorry if my first post came across as "spammy".
-MM
11-15-10, 02:36 PM
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hi,
my name is cole and i own www.batescrates and www.1lesscar. i followed this link from my web stats and its always fun to see people talking about my crates. i know the person whos crate this is and she was really exited to get it. as for you guys saying its spam i have been on this forum for years and respect it a lot and don't spam it. yes if someone is talking about my stuff i will add something. i wont try and promote here i know its not the place. as for the crates yes they are expensive i know but between the cost of the wood and the time i invest into making each one by hand im not getting rich by any means. weight it is under four pounds and they are not designed to be used on you carbon fiber racing bike,if your using a commuter the weight shouldn't bother you at all. these crates will also work on rear racks i have had a few people order them and use them on the rear. im working on building a new one with the same dimensions as milk crate because people seem to like the milk crates so much. while i know the crates are not for everyone and not for the hardcore commuter they are something i believe while help people ride more and drive less.
cole
my name is cole and i own www.batescrates and www.1lesscar. i followed this link from my web stats and its always fun to see people talking about my crates. i know the person whos crate this is and she was really exited to get it. as for you guys saying its spam i have been on this forum for years and respect it a lot and don't spam it. yes if someone is talking about my stuff i will add something. i wont try and promote here i know its not the place. as for the crates yes they are expensive i know but between the cost of the wood and the time i invest into making each one by hand im not getting rich by any means. weight it is under four pounds and they are not designed to be used on you carbon fiber racing bike,if your using a commuter the weight shouldn't bother you at all. these crates will also work on rear racks i have had a few people order them and use them on the rear. im working on building a new one with the same dimensions as milk crate because people seem to like the milk crates so much. while i know the crates are not for everyone and not for the hardcore commuter they are something i believe while help people ride more and drive less.
cole
I really dig these crates. They look beautiful and practical for carrying groceries.
11-15-10, 02:41 PM
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I found this cardboard box, and use it to get pizza.
11-15-10, 08:08 PM
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I have a pair of midsized Louis Garneau panniers, one of which I've lined with one of those reflective/insulated grocery bags. That's all the capacity I need, since the supermarkets, delis, bakery and produce store are all nearby and I'm able to shop every day or two.
