Panniers Question
04-29-15 | 01:54 PM
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I had this basket attached to my front rack. Easily removeable and works with a rear rack. Thought it was a great compromise on not being too girly. It'll go in the same spot on my new bike! But it would be great for you. Nice looking and a breeze to remove for your picnic. Holds tons, but isn't too big. and made of nylon for durability.
Removable Woven Brown Bike Basket - New from PUBLIC Bikes
Removable Woven Brown Bike Basket - New from PUBLIC Bikes
04-29-15 | 03:17 PM
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[MENTION=309043]_dylan[/MENTION], you missed [MENTION=209894]Velognome[/MENTION]'s joke. You said you're going to "pop the question," so he's asking if your question is "panniers or baskets?" 
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04-29-15 | 04:19 PM
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*It still stands, though. I am now thinking more along the lines of baskets. haha
04-29-15 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks- The Pletscher rack's are light duty use only but I dig its vintage look, casting details and so the basket panniers is ideal. Plus the basket assembly is easy swapping between our other bikes with a Pletscher rack.
Fun for putzing around in college town, we do a little window shopping, pick up bakery goods / picnic. Have to say, when my wife is out on this Raleigh Twenty, it gets compliments from all ages and not only from cyclist. Funky, retro stylin' whatever thing.
Can't take credit for making all of it.
The baskets are acquired for near nothing from Goodwill, probably have $4 in this entire lot. I spend a little time to modify, use a heavy gauge wire, clean and then a spray coat. Maybe an hour invested.
I've made a few versions and gifted. The variety, styles and dimmensions is vast so you have to picture in your head on how to make them work, often requires partially taking them apart. If you choose to go like a pannier mount, keep in mind about heel clearance for pedaling.
For simplicity I suggest find one to fit on top of a rack. I prefer the ones with a lid. We've acquired some really nice picnic baskets, never used fully equipped with nice china, utensils for under $10. Thats the everyday deal and even found some for half that. To mount, weave some machinist wire or perhaps use some old leather belt and buckle... also at Goodwill for 99 cents.
They work fine in the rain too. Water runs thru them but to keep contents dry, I use campers dry sacks.
Fun for putzing around in college town, we do a little window shopping, pick up bakery goods / picnic. Have to say, when my wife is out on this Raleigh Twenty, it gets compliments from all ages and not only from cyclist. Funky, retro stylin' whatever thing.
Can't take credit for making all of it.
The baskets are acquired for near nothing from Goodwill, probably have $4 in this entire lot. I spend a little time to modify, use a heavy gauge wire, clean and then a spray coat. Maybe an hour invested.
I've made a few versions and gifted. The variety, styles and dimmensions is vast so you have to picture in your head on how to make them work, often requires partially taking them apart. If you choose to go like a pannier mount, keep in mind about heel clearance for pedaling.
For simplicity I suggest find one to fit on top of a rack. I prefer the ones with a lid. We've acquired some really nice picnic baskets, never used fully equipped with nice china, utensils for under $10. Thats the everyday deal and even found some for half that. To mount, weave some machinist wire or perhaps use some old leather belt and buckle... also at Goodwill for 99 cents.
They work fine in the rain too. Water runs thru them but to keep contents dry, I use campers dry sacks.
04-29-15 | 05:56 PM
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04-29-15 | 05:59 PM
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04-29-15 | 06:05 PM
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^ Yes, the same ones. I happened to be spraying kitchen cabinetry in a paint booth, with this darker tone (quite like the Minwax Jacobean). Normally I wouldn't set-up for something this small and only a few minutes worth, and just as easy to buy a rattlecan. Top it with a urethane... semi gloss. Now looking closer at the pics, they are getting a bit beat-up.
Only if I had some more like this, I'd be more than glad to make you a set-up. If you don't have a Goodwill store or the like near you, Hobby Lobby and sometimes JoAnne Fabrics has this kind of stuff. (See what good happens when you dread shopping with the Ms.) As mentioned earlier, configure the mounting to allow for heel clearance.
Only if I had some more like this, I'd be more than glad to make you a set-up. If you don't have a Goodwill store or the like near you, Hobby Lobby and sometimes JoAnne Fabrics has this kind of stuff. (See what good happens when you dread shopping with the Ms.) As mentioned earlier, configure the mounting to allow for heel clearance.
04-29-15 | 06:26 PM
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[MENTION=350383]crank_addict[/MENTION], I'm definitely going to hit up a Goodwill and give it a looksie before I decide what to do. I've looked at a few "full picnic sets" complete with all the plates, wares, etc. that I like--would just have to figure out a way to mount it.
So regardless, I think I know what I want. Just need to make a stop and see what there is before I make the decision on which route I'll take. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and all that.
So regardless, I think I know what I want. Just need to make a stop and see what there is before I make the decision on which route I'll take. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and all that.
04-29-15 | 06:40 PM
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