Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Afternoon everyone,
I am new to cycling (not to say cycling per say but actually getting 'serious' with my bicycle in terms of my mode of transport) and I wish to be able to carry stuff to and from my place of work.
I've read about bike racks but unsure if they will fit and was looking for some advice.
What are my options for increasing storage capacity of my bicycle? I've attached some pictures below which might help as I am a little confused.
I appreciate all your advice smile emoticon
Samuel
I am new to cycling (not to say cycling per say but actually getting 'serious' with my bicycle in terms of my mode of transport) and I wish to be able to carry stuff to and from my place of work.
I've read about bike racks but unsure if they will fit and was looking for some advice.
What are my options for increasing storage capacity of my bicycle? I've attached some pictures below which might help as I am a little confused.
I appreciate all your advice smile emoticon
Samuel
Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Wlecome to the forum. Can you tell what bicycle you have? Tehre are different solutions for different types of bike.
If you have a full suspension bike, you have fewr options, and we will have different recommendations than for a hard tail
If you have a full suspension bike, you have fewr options, and we will have different recommendations than for a hard tail
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Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Its a GT Aggressor mtb with front suspension.
Cheers for your help
Samuel
Cheers for your help
Samuel
Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
There are several options....
I looked at some on-line, and they appear to have places to fit a rear rack.
If you have disk brakes, you need to buy one made for a bike with disk brakes.
If you don't have disk brakes, you should be able to fit most rear racks on your bike.
If you don't need to carry much, you can use a slightly simpler solution, and put a rack on your seat post. Like this http://road.cc/content/review/6415-etc- ... nnier-rack
There are also other sorts of solutions, such as frame bags, which tend to be a bit more expensive.
You might also consider handlebar bags or saddle bags which are cheaper than fitting a rack and buying panniers for it, but won't increase your carrying capacity by as much.
I looked at some on-line, and they appear to have places to fit a rear rack.
If you have disk brakes, you need to buy one made for a bike with disk brakes.
If you don't have disk brakes, you should be able to fit most rear racks on your bike.
If you don't need to carry much, you can use a slightly simpler solution, and put a rack on your seat post. Like this http://road.cc/content/review/6415-etc- ... nnier-rack
There are also other sorts of solutions, such as frame bags, which tend to be a bit more expensive.
You might also consider handlebar bags or saddle bags which are cheaper than fitting a rack and buying panniers for it, but won't increase your carrying capacity by as much.
“In some ways, it is easier to be a dissident, for then one is without responsibility.”
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
― Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Morning everyone,
I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.
What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?
Thank you for your help,
Samuel
I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.
What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?
Thank you for your help,
Samuel
Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Mortsty wrote:Morning everyone,
I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.
What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?
Thank you for your help,
Samuel
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, the Topeak rack doesn't use the quick release for mounting (there are racks that do however). Looking at images of the GT Aggressor online, assuming I'm looking at the right model, it looks like there are threaded mounting holes on the seat stays that can be used to fix the rack (you may need some M5 bolts if they didn't come with the rack).
Rick.
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Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Here's an option as long as your not too fashion conscious......
https://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress.co ... saddlebag/
https://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress.co ... saddlebag/
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3spd wrote:Here's an option as long as your not too fashion conscious......
https://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress.co ... saddlebag/
well you wouldn't want to be TOO stylish
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Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Another options is to use frame bags, check out offerings from Blackburn, Alpkit, and Revelate to name but a few.
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Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Hi,
Its not rocket science
Carry camping gear in the panniers.
Assuming its not rear suspension.
Its not rocket science
Carry camping gear in the panniers.
Assuming its not rear suspension.
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Re: Increasing storage capacity of my mountain bike?
Are you really comfortable touring in that position?
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Hi,
Do I wear a helmet
Bicycler wrote:Are you really comfortable touring in that position?
Do I wear a helmet
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