Originally Posted by
EGreen
Is there any easy and removable adaptation to my bike (my utility/beater/commuter bike being a single speed 80's Motobecane) or a special technique I can employ?
I just built a front rack based loosely on the CETMA racks.
http://www.cetmaracks.com/
mine cost about $13 in parts but I bought all new stuff, if you could find some scrap steel it could be built for about $3 in parts. I do own a conduit bender and a welder and drill press, but I think a completely "bolt together" version could be easily made with more basic hand tools. (Every guy should own a welder though... best. tool. ever.)
I just made it so I have not had time to post a separate thread about it but if you have questions about how I built mine, or how I would build one if I couldn't weld it together just let me know.
What it looks like on the bike.
1/2" conduit and 3/4"x1/8" steel, welded.
You can see how I set the rack high enough that it does not interfere with the headlight.