I put a Nitto rack and a large saddlesack on the back of my Homer, and the platrack/slickersack combo on the front. I'm not going back, this bike gets used mainly for commuting and errands, so surplus storage is a real blessing. In combination with public transportation, Homer has replaced a car at our house and, well, cars need trunks! Maybe i'll change it up if i start doing longer rides, but those opportunities haven't presented themselves yet.
Jim in Boulder On Monday, March 26, 2012 11:37:22 AM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: > > Spring cleaning? I like changing a few things on my bike to fit my mood > and the season. But Scott, you gotta put the bell back on! And all of my > bikes have one good size bag such as a Little Joe or a Carradice Barley. In > the cold season they always have some clothes in them, that have been shed > or carried as insurance. In the summer they often ride empty, but at times > carry home a treat from the coffe shop, or a branch that may become a > slingshot, etc. I just don't find a Barley overwhelming on a bike, but a > Banana bag feels confining. Even my mountain bike carries a trunk bag so I > can pick up some of the trash that gets left along my local trails. > > On Monday, March 26, 2012 4:07:58 AM UTC-6, Scotty wrote: > >> Last year I made my dream bike purchase of a Homer and immediately >> started decking it out with all of the bells and baskets and racks and bags >> and whistles I could think of. I was looking at it yesterday and decided >> that I just went way overboard. It just looked silly to me, and I even >> think I was effecting the ride quality, including a front end wobble I >> couldnt seem to lose. I already have a Surly Long Haul Trucker that has the >> load capacity of a mule. I made the decision to Strip Mr. Hilsen down the >> the bare essentials. Keeping the rear rack on just in case, and a small bag >> for locks and tools, but the front rack, baskets, fenders, computer, etc... >> Gone! I swear its like a whole new bike, dare I say, even quick. The wobble >> is gone too. I should have done this months ago. Now it is less utility and >> more fun. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/nEBZe-pJfJcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
