Originally Posted by
09box
I have considered getting a bigger rear saddle bag such as a Carradine or Revelate Designs Pika but have now stumbled upon the idea of a rear rack and getting a dry bag to strap down to the rack with a chord or two. It would be cheaper for sure. Also, I could use the rack to transport larger items home. What is riding with a rear rack like?
Don't load any bag 'up high' to heavy or your balance will suffer. Oh, yes.......tie/strap a bag on..no. Bolt a bag on ..yes. Harder for a thief to steal.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?