Originally Posted by
dzirkler
Hi there, first time poster, long time lurker.
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Does anyone here have experience with bags on the EZ-Sport? If so, what configuration do you use? What do you like/not like.
I've looked at seat back messenger bags, rear trunk style bags, mid-panniers, etc. About the only things I've ruled out are handlebar bags. I just don't like them.
So, anyone have suggestions on stowage? Or anything else for a noob?
Thanks in advance!
Damon
Originally Posted by
dzirkler
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I really like the idea of a rack and trunk, but I'm currently at a loss as to how to make it work with those seat supports. I'll keep looking around. I think a backpack is my starting point.
I was looking at the seat and I might be able to rig the camelback in that space behind the mesh.but refilling it may be A problem.... H,mm
Thanks for the ideas!
Damon
Yes I do have EZ Sport experience. I've been trying different bags on my recumbents for the past five years and I've formed some opinions. I'll share my experience, opinions, and a couple of pictures here....you may or may not find any value in them.
First, congratulations on acquiring your EZ Sport at such a reasonable cost. They are a fine machine and they're built like a tank. You should get years of enjoyment from it.
I routinely use three different bags on my EZ Sport. Which of the three I use is determined by how much carrying capacity I'll need on any given day. The three are: handlebar bag hung on the seatback, soft sided rack trunk (the seat braces don't interfere with it at all), and panniers.
The EZ Sport seat does not readily accept the typical over-the-seatback bags, but it is quite easy to hang a handlebar bag on the back side of the seat to handle any low volume cargo needs. This is a pic of my EZ Sport which just happens to have a handlebar bag hanging in the seat.
I have a rear rack mounted on my EZ Sport and it actually is quite easy to securely mount it. The braces are a no-brainer as they just attach to the threaded hole near the drop-out. The front brace requires either a couple of clamps or a brake-bridge type bracket.
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_resu...p?ID=BPC114972 Mine currently uses the brake bridge type of bracket. See the picture below...
Another option would be to use a couple of rack clamps. These can be ordered from bike parts places or found in any automotive department.
http://www.bikeparts.com/search_resu...p?ID=BPC327801
Since the rack on an EZ Sport sets almost even with the seat base, you could mount them on the lower cross bar on your seat or on the vertical brace, see the green arrows on this picture of my EZ Sport....
Here is an example of that concept in use on my Tour Easy....
I like your plan to use a rear rack as it will allow you to use a rack trunk and/or panniers. Shop carefully for your rack so as not to restrict yourself down the road. You can carry rack trunks on almost any rack without much difficulty, but panniers are a bit different. My personal favorie is this rack by Axiom...
http://www.ebikestop.com/axiom_journ...ack-RK6602.php
The extra tubing on the sides allows me to use an inexpensive set of panniers that I own. They didn't cost much and aren't terribly stiff, but the rack keeps them away from my rear wheel. I currently have an Axiom Journey rack on my Tour Easy and on my Volae. I intend to include a couple more racks in my next order and will be installing one on my EZ Sport to replace the Blackburn rack that is on there now.
So there you have it. I prefer the Axiom Journey rear rack because it allows me to use less expensive panniers. I use either panniers, a trunk bag, or a handlebar bag on the seatback and they all work great. And finally, mounting a rack to your EZ Sport should be easy peasy.