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Post by kickstandman on Nov 4, 2015 14:27:32 GMT
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Post by kickstandman on Dec 4, 2015 19:59:31 GMT
I am often stingy in getting new bike products but I went ahead and got a black Bontager rear rack, secured on the frame, it is almost like part of the bike, I can pick the frame up by the rack. I am very satisfied and I bought an accompanying Sunlight kit to secure it on to the frame as it did not have the bosses. Can carry 50 pounds, 23 kilograms I was told. Random picture of a Bontrager rack, much like this but maybe not exactly like this.
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Post by kickstandman on Dec 4, 2015 20:11:36 GMT
I jolly well have had problems with 2 blinkie lights that still work well but both have had parts breaking making it a bit difficult to affix to the bike. I wonder what the best way to deal with this is? I put one blinkie tail light on with tape on one of the chainstays and it has worked well this way but there must be a better way. Clip broke, I'll have to look closely, perhaps there is a replacement part, it is a good blinker and though not costly, not cheap either to toss.
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Post by velocipete on Dec 4, 2015 20:45:32 GMT
Zip ties! Cheers, Pete.
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bendo
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Post by bendo on Jan 12, 2016 23:10:17 GMT
Doing a spot of shopping. Probably had about 6kg in each pannier, and the same in the handlebar bag. Even with that weight, the handling of the bike is fantastic. You would think it would be worse than having it on the back, but I think the 'tail wagging the dog' effect on the back is more noticeable and annoying. Because you're expecting a lot of extra input on the steering, when the weight is on the front maybe your hands brace for it and compensate. I dunno. The only time panniers on the front are really bad is when they are empty and you're riding with a gusty, strong crosswind. Then you notice them catching the breeze and occasionally taking control of the steering! But when they're loaded it's not so much of a problem. b
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