Hello and some advice please :)

[Chris88]

Firstly, just wanted to say hello to everyone, first time poster!

I have very little knowledge on the technical aspect of bikes so sorry if i sound a bit dumb!

I have recently got a Raleigh "mission" bike. (see below) i wanted to get a pannier for it but im not sure if i can get a rack for this style frame... can anyone advise me on this?

Thanks!

 

[Amanda P]

I have recently got a Raleigh "mission" bike. (see below) i wanted to get a pannier for it but im not sure if i can get a rack for this style frame... can anyone advise me on this?

Hi Chris and welcome to CC.

You can get a rack for a suspension bike like this - you'll need one that clamps onto the seat post like this (linky). You can put small panniers on this too - the downward-projecting wings will stop the panniers swinging in and contacting the wheel.

I say small panniers because this arrangement isn't ideal - full suspension mountain bikes aren't really designed for carrying loads, and if the load is cantilevered out behind the seatpost with no other support, it doesn't want to be too big a load.

But for a waterproof, a lunch box and a few tools, it'll be absolutely fine.

 

[coffeejo]

Hello and

 

[Chris88]

That's super, thank you Uncle Phil!!!! i have a feeling i may be buying my bike another present next month lol!

Thanks for the welcome!!!