Well, I bought a seatpost rack. Interesting results
I bought a Topeak seatpost rack. Very light and looks cool. Today, instead of using a backpack I used a leather briefcase/bag and attached it to the rack. It definitely made a positive and negative difference.
1. It made me a LOT more comfortable. After just one day of commuting I already think, "how did I ever handle that horrible backpack?" 2. The bike doesn't climb as well or handle the same, but a lot of that is the way the bag is sitting on the rack. The bag is hanging out the sides quite a bit. I need to find a way to narrow the cargo to stay more in line with the bike (and I need to lessen the weight by reducing what I take back and forth to work--being a teacher makes that a challenge). Anyway, I'm glad I bought the rack, but I need to work on it. |
Hope it doesn't flop on you. Good luck.
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I use the same type of setup for my lunch but I also wear a backpack. I agree on both accounts - it is far more comfortable however more weight over the back tire (like when I had a milk crate attached) negatively affects bicycle handling. It would probably be improved by figuring out how to keep the weight lower and more evenly distributed side to side. I suppose you could always buy panniers and a regular rack.
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What does that mean, flop on me?
My rack could lose its erection, so to speak? I just need to lighten my load. |
Originally Posted by Fairmont
(Post 7304928)
What does that mean, flop on me?
I just need to lighten my load. A standard rigid rack can't swing like that, so it's a safer design. If I were riding a bike that couldn't take a standard rack, I'd probably go with an old fashioned saddlebag and a bag support. Harder for stuff to swing around. Pricey, but not as pricey as fixing me if I'm in an accident. |
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