un-saddle bag rack: as with many of my “inventions”, the rack was banged together out of stuff that was lying around. Many years ago my wife went to a local millwork shop and got a load of “rippings” - those thin strips of wood that are sawn off the edges of boards as they are sized down to desired width for cabinet work. I’ve made all sorts of things from that stock pile. These were some of that, a hardwood. Maple would do nicely. These have a red hue, maybe red oak. Behind the bag is a block of sitka spruce and a wee rack made with electric fence wire. The two black plastic fittings at the DOs were salvaged from a patio umbrella. The top of the rack is just lashed to the underside of the saddle. Being so steep, the saddle tie points need only keep the rack vertical, not weight bearing. I have many piles of “material too small to throw away”.


The mounting block is asymmetrical. Right side butts up against the door jam and left side against the sliding door, specifically for my shop. The blocks are an inch or so below the pedals which clear them nicely. Solid and steady when I use them and well below the pedals when I’m rolling. I suppose the half clip on the right pedal could hit the block if I pull my foot off the pedal while rolling but I’ve never tried that. I always start with my right foot on the pedal and stop that way too, pulling my left foot out first. Same all year with all bikes so a good habit.

The whole setup is very solid and stable so I only need worry about me staying on the cylinders.