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12-29-15 | 02:24 AM

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Amt0571

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Originally Posted by Jerrys88

Hmm... You might want to consider attaching your backpack to your seatpost instead of the handlebar stem and using klickfix's extender (see below). This is how I had mine set up on my Brompton. I preferred the backpack up higher and behind me, as I felt that way it did not add drag. Only drawback is that with the adapter attached to your seat post you won't be able to lower it all the way, just a few inches less.

Amazon.com : KLICKfix Rixen & Kaul Seatpost Extender with Handlebar Adapter : Bike Saddles And Seats : Sports & Outdoors

Thanks. This is the option I am considering now. I think I'm going to keep the truss anyway to have even more carrying capacity.

I originally thought the luggage truss was better as it allowed better weight distribution (the weight of the backpack sits lower) and the fact that the bike doesn't fall over when the bike is on the kickstand. I don't care at all about drag when commuting as I usually ride at a slow pace to avoid sweating.

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