carrying 'stuff' on bikes

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I recently bought a new town/commuting/towpath bike after a decade's absence from cycling

It's a brilliant bike, but I really don't feel the inclination to spend lots of money on accessories such as luggage 'systems' which serve no purpose at all when not attached to the bike

I need a basket at the front for general lightweight bits and pieces, and something at the back for occasional use for heavier or more awkward items

I bought a Basil Berlin Luxe front basket with a 'universal' permanent mounting system, and it arrived today. The universal fitting does not fit my bike.

But it would probably fit my seatpost, if I could manufacture some kind of spacer to place the basket slightly further astern

Mmmmm... tempting...

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[Bigsharn]

Shopping basket and cable ties, can't be beat for cheap and cheerful luggage carrrying

 

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Shopping basket and cable ties, can't be beat for cheap and cheerful luggage carrrying

Thanks for the reply. Do you have teenage kids? My kids are now around their 30s but, without exception, their immediate reaction to the news that Dad had acquired a new bike was 'Does it have a basket yet?'

LOL

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[corshamjim]

I've found for trips to the allotment simply cable-tying a bucket to the rear rack can be a useful way to carry stuff.

 

[JonoB]

If you have a Decathlon near you, take a look in there. SJS cycles have an Ebay shop that sells panniers that are cheap.....you have to bid on them though.......I got a pair for £4

 

[coffeejo]

Shopping basket and cable ties, can't be beat for cheap and cheerful luggage carrrying

I couldn't persuade anyone to steal one for me, so got a similar thing from charity shop for £2. Works a treat.

 

[Bigsharn]

Thanks for the reply. Do you have teenage kids? My kids are now around their 30s but, without exception, their immediate reaction to the news that Dad had acquired a new bike was 'Does it have a basket yet?'

LOL

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Actually I'm only 20, so no kids as of yet (and no plans for any either). It just helps being a true blood Yorkshireman, and not wanting to pay any more than needs to be paid If you're that bothered about being found out, spray it black (Or get one from a charity shop, it all works)

 

[zacklaws]

What do you need panniers and baskets for?

I saw a lad on a MTB yesterday wobbling along with four full carrier bags on his bars and carrying a suitcase as well in his hand. Maybe he was doing one of these long Audax's and had plenty of supplies with him.

 

[Davidc]

The SJS cheap panniers mentioned above have done me well on the round town bike for several years - each pair lasts me about 18 months hard work. (I was evidently too enthusiastic - I paid £6 for my last ones and £7 for the ones before them).

I now have some expensive ones from the Lidl bike week for the other bike, and they were over £11.

Same sources, plus other ebay sellers for racks, but it is worth spending enough to get a sturdy one.

If I was back into touring holidays I'd spend more to get weatherprof bike luggage, but I'm not and I've found that low end cheap stuff is as good as any for everyday (in my case nearly every day!) carrying things on the bike.

 

[ufkacbln]

The Basil Baseasy system is designed to fit on "Dutch bikes" with stem clearance, and mount onthe part of the stem between above the headset and does not fit Aheadsets or similar

You can but a handlebar one:

However did you read the small print in the site where you bought the basket?

If it does not state that the Basil system is incompatible with modern bikes then you probably ahave a good reason for a refund.