Originally Posted by
CliftonGK1
A large Carradice bag would fit all of that stuff; something like the Nelson longflap, so you could strap the towel on the outside, underneath the longflap cover with raingear if necessary.
Or you could get a seatpost mounted rack and a trunk with drop-side panniers (Topeak makes one.)
I've had a look at the Carradice and it's super nice. If money weren't an issue I'd get one. No doubt about that.
Originally Posted by
tibler3
Hi Freddy,
Why is your sister in law moving?
And why cant u ride as much as you would like.
Hope this helps
Paulo
She's moving because she will be in a wheelchair for at least a year. She lives near my work address, which is about 50km away from my home address. She's going to be living with my in-laws because it's easier for her to live with someone who can take some extra care of her when needed.
Every time I end up taking my bike to work in the trunk, I seem to get a phone call, from someone asking me if I can pick up some gear from her home.
Originally Posted by
Rockfish
If you are ruling out ANY sort of rack or backpack, there aren't many options left!
I second the idea of the seatpost-mounted "beam" rack and a rack trunk, or a large saddlebag like the Carradice or other type of seat-post bag.
The only other option is a large handelbar bag, but your bike will probably handle much better with the load in back than hanging off the bars.
Detours makes a huge seat-post bag:
http://detours.us/store/seat-post-bags/high-tail-exp/
Handlebar bag would be a great option as well, even if the handling would be a bit less than normal. It's a commute, not a race
I'll have a look at some different types of handlebar bags, to see if there's anything that wouldn't mess up the road bike style too much. Even though it's not a race, I like to keep in style
Originally Posted by
10 Wheels
Get a seat post rack
I think you just gave me enough ideas, even enough room to go camping next to the work address