Rack and Pannier(ms?) question.
10-07-06, 08:19 PM
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There were a few threads a little while back about panniers on folders, with the general feeling being that this is one area where these bikes fall short. Try here for more information.
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Has anyone tried to put panniers on the VIIIH or other Downtube? If so, which ones and how did it work out?
I have a seat post rack for my Mini that I could use with panniers but the bike feels wheelie prone with just a small Topeak trunk bag so I doubt that this would be a good idea even if it will fit dimensionally. Thoughts?
Last question - does anyone know if the Brompton front pannier will work on a Downtube.
I have a seat post rack for my Mini that I could use with panniers but the bike feels wheelie prone with just a small Topeak trunk bag so I doubt that this would be a good idea even if it will fit dimensionally. Thoughts?
Last question - does anyone know if the Brompton front pannier will work on a Downtube.
11-05-06, 04:19 PM
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Challenging, but not impossible. I use a Downtube VIII for my commute; I replaced the stock rear rack with an Old Man Mountain White Rock so that I could use a Two Wheel Gear garment bag (incidentally, I'm not in love with the bag. Jandd also makes one, but I haven't tried it yet myself; may be next after the TWG bag wears out).
OMM makes a number of racks designed for bikes that weren't intended to take them. Best to give them a call and explain what you're trying to accomplish.
OMM makes a number of racks designed for bikes that weren't intended to take them. Best to give them a call and explain what you're trying to accomplish.
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Originally Posted by gbcb
the general feeling being that this is one area where these bikes fall short.
Check out this fully loaded bike: https://www.birdy.com.au/carriers.htm. The one bike where full bags front and rear hardly affects the folding.
Also, Crankypants has a thread somewhere with a fully loaded Downtube.
Then, there is this shopper: https://www.calhouncycle.com/?gclid=C...FQVvHgodxzt-hg.
11-06-06, 05:59 PM
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Simple, cheap, and may work for you.... quick release rack with pannier rails (I use a NB) combined with a kayak bag (roll top, waterproof) suspended from the seat rails and resting on the QR rack. I can bungee the kayak bag (Seattle Sports, large, medium, or small, depending on load size) to the side of my converted DT FS and put it on a bus rack. Multimode with baggage on a bus system that prohibits baggage inside the bus.
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Originally Posted by pm124
Check out this fully loaded bike: https://www.birdy.com.au/carriers.htm. The one bike where full bags front and rear hardly affects the folding.
Also, Crankypants has a thread somewhere with a fully loaded Downtube.
Then, there is this shopper: https://www.calhouncycle.com/?gclid=C...FQVvHgodxzt-hg.
Also, Crankypants has a thread somewhere with a fully loaded Downtube.
Then, there is this shopper: https://www.calhouncycle.com/?gclid=C...FQVvHgodxzt-hg.
