crate/rack question...
05-18-08 | 01:34 PM
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crate/rack question...
Folks, here's the situation- Getting a bike to commute/grocery getter/liquid refreshment/anything else I can think of... Anyway, after looking at various options, I think that I'm gonna go totally fred and use a milk crate. Actually, I'm wondering if it's possible to find a rack that is long enough to use two crates? Or should I just go to the -Mart and get on of those storage cubes that are bit on the rectangular side? BTW, what does 'fred' mean exactly?
05-18-08 | 01:51 PM
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Best BF Fred Thread
For what it is worth I've seen plastic boxes (like those that some brands of kitty litter are sold) turned into some fantastic grocery panniers.
For what it is worth I've seen plastic boxes (like those that some brands of kitty litter are sold) turned into some fantastic grocery panniers.
05-18-08 | 06:59 PM
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Whatever you do......WATCH YOUR LOAD BALANCE!!!!!!!
Rear/side loading can be a handful when rolling if not balanced when loaded.
Do it wrong or get careless and you'll see pavement........close up!!
Rear/side loading can be a handful when rolling if not balanced when loaded.
Do it wrong or get careless and you'll see pavement........close up!!
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
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Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
05-18-08 | 08:22 PM
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Best BF Fred Thread
For what it is worth I've seen plastic boxes (like those that some brands of kitty litter are sold) turned into some fantastic grocery panniers.
For what it is worth I've seen plastic boxes (like those that some brands of kitty litter are sold) turned into some fantastic grocery panniers.
05-19-08 | 02:50 AM
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"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
05-19-08 | 07:23 AM
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https://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/...?pid=127&cid=2
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https://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/...?pid=100&cid=2
Those are Ortlieb replacement parts. Best pannier attachment system on the market. All total they add up to $20.00.
Add them to a kitty litter, or other Rubbermaid type of box and you have a great box pannier.
05-21-08 | 06:15 PM
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1988 Fuji Mt. Fuji Mountain Bike, Blackburn rear rack, milk crate on each side, used nylon wire ties to attach the crates, a plastic soda case (24 can) crate on top. I used it to carry 8 to 10 twenty pound bags of ice at a time from the convenience store to the night club, about one mile each way. Sometimes had to make more than one trip a night, it was a bit wobbly, but it worked. (Yes, I did complain when the ice maker was fixed.)
05-21-08 | 10:02 PM
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You can also make your own. If you live in Portland (or are visiting in June), the City is offering a free class on how to make them:
JUNE 11 | Shopping by Bike |
Do you ever take the car because you have
too much to carry? Come find out how you can
carry (or pull) groceries, packages, and kids.
Veteran cyclists will share tips and tricks on
how to conveniently shop by bike. The session
concludes with building your own “bike
bucket”. Call 503-823-7083 to reserve your
bucket-building materials.
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