Originally Posted by
no1mad
1. We have similar hydration solutions.
2. You mounted that basket 'in-line' and not 'transverse', correct?
3. How do you secure the lower cord on those panniers when mounted to your basket like that?
4. I probably won't be able to use my seat wedge with a basket mounted to the top of the rack- where'd you stash your flat kit at?
I normally carry two water bottles and like the normal locations I have a camel back but seldom use it.
The baskets are made to be used on the handlebars with a special clamp and they are more of a market basket that lift off with a handle.I took all that stuff off and just kept the main basket and yes turned it so i truns length wise. I don’t care for a lot of weight high on the handlebars but in line behind the seat it handles just like your body weight is on the bike.
The touring bike the bin panniers have a clamp that holds the bottom clamped to the rack. The soft bag shown on the KHS bike is just a lap top case. I clipped it on with the rings that normally hold the shoulder strap. I have a strap on the bottom I just loop thru a wire on the basket.Sometimes I strap a rain jacket to the top of the basket or a duffle bag.
In both bikes I got the rack as close to the tire or the fender as it would go and have used all kinds of methods of caring tools and patch kits. A good place to stick them is in a soft bag in the place below the seat on the rack and in front of the basket. In that case you have the rack and the basket to strap the tool bag on. Sometimes I use the side pouch on that cooler also. And there is just enough room with the cooler in there for my cable lock to jam in there behind the seat.
All my bikes even the road bikes I like a small bag of somesorts on the bars facing me. Place for phone, wallet, etc. the tour bike I wentas big as was comfortable and removable the others are small camera bags heldon with a zip tie or two.
Last edited by bud16415; 05-04-12 at 08:28 PM.