Originally Posted by
bikemig
What's wrong with the basic utility bikes that are used all the time in the Netherlands? Those are wonderful bikes with stout racks. If looking for an aftermarket beast of a rack, they get expensive fast.
The regular bikes are alright but I want something a bit faster. And often those come without sturdy racks or racks at all.
In China it is very common to see a passenger sitting on the rear rack and, in fact, many bike have a cushion seat attached to the rack, such as here:
Cushion Seat
There may be more sturdy solutions there, but I find so much charm in a guy hard pedaling with a girlfriend on such a seat. The first time I went shopping for bike accessories in China I immediately secured such a seat
, but now they are e.g. common on Ebay.
It's not always the guy pedaling.
Originally Posted by
mel2012
That one is impressive! Maybe a bit too much even.