Alright so I'm picking accessories for the Linus Roadster Sport I'm ordering about a month from now. Stock, it has a rear rack that will suit me for most trips (commute 5 days a week!). However, for grocery runs, visiting w/ stuff or just out and out "adventuring" I think I'm going to want more cargo space.
The first no-brainier was the Linus "Lunch Rack".
LINUS LUNCH RACK - Linus Bike
It matches the rear rack the bike comes with well enough. The price tag doesn't appear too bad, either. If there's a better, equally "fitting" option I'm all ears.
LINUS ADJUSTABLE REAR RACK - Linus Bike
My thinking was that I could use a QR basket for larger trips, with the "lunch rack" cutting down on sagging, letting me carry more. When I don't need the basket, I can take it off and make use of the rack. They seem a little small though.
3133 Q-R Basket - Waldsports
Then I saw this:
THE DELANO BASKET - Linus Bike
Well, that's expensive. But big, and deep. I like that. Wald had a similar one here:
THE DELANO BASKET - Linus Bike
But that one has narrower wires, more closely spaced. I'd guess that would even out. Doesn't have a drink holder built in but that's not critical. That would be a real easy thing to rig up anyways.
Downside is if I had it, I'd have to remove it each time I didn't want to use it. I'm wondering if I wouldn't benefit more from large rear baskets such as this one:
582 Rear Folding Basket - Waldsports
A pair look like they could hold a bunch and, ostensibly, give me a "wider" rear rack to pile things on if the stuff in the baskets isn't too tall. However, I've been considering some swanky "classic" looking panniers; I'll make a topic on bags separately though.
The Wald stuff is significantly cheaper, which is attractive. They look less robust, but I don't have hands-on experience. Some of you guys DO, however.
So between the options presented, what are the better choices? Save a buck, or go all the way? I've a feeling that, because Linus isn't exactly a specialist in the "Accessories" category, better deals can be had elsewhere. The where and what, however is the question!
Thanks,
M.