Originally Posted by
jared1988
Topeak makes a QR seat post rack that can hold 20lbs. It even has specific bags that clip into it and add in side frames for panniers, and a clip on fender.
http://topeak.com/products/Racks
I have the MTX v-type and ride 5 days a week, 6 miles round trip. I didn't get their specific bag, just got some bungee cords and strap my backpack to it (I leave my uniform and boots at work usually but I haul it occasionally). I have it on during the week, for when I go on post office runs, and then just pop it off for weekend rides. Pics in my pedalroom
The only thing I've noticed is my inner thighs rub the clamping mechanism. It doesn't rub bad or chafe, it's just something I noticed, and eventually I forget about it.
sweeeeeet thanks. and they have the led light mount. does it work good as an accidental fender?
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
10 miles shouldnt be a problem in street clothes, i did 70 miles last year in street clothes
awesome. yeah im just sort of new to riding longer distances. started riding bikes a lot last spring, when i bought an '81 schwinn collegiate to use at work, then i found a tan huffy saraha 3 speed, and left that at work and took the schwinn home. when i got off work in like july i was drinking a lot and using my schwinn to get around all over the city, and my friend bought a huffy express and we were riding to all the parties together. than a few months ago i bought a schwinn world tourist with the intention of building a coaster brake racer like the ones at the end of breaking away. then i saw a ron kitching full 531 frame in my size on ebay and bought it for $200. its on its way out of missouri right now. gonna build it up as a fixed gear with very 60s/70s road bike styling, white cloth tape, 52t ring, gumwalls. the world tourist is getting nitto rb-021s and rat trap pedals and staying at the greenhouse, and i want to use the ron kit as my commuter, but i want all the commutey stuff to be easily removed for when i just ride around town.
so i guess all my questions are answered sort of! thanks guys! unless someone has some advice, i'm ready to take it!