Hi,
I have a Raleigh Grand Sport and use it to do roughly 50-60 mile rides (out from my house and back) on the weekend, and a 30 miler or two during the week. It has a compact frame geometry. I have two water bottles on the frame, and a seatpost mounted rack w/bag (5"x5"x10"). The bag has been stuffed with cookies, powdered gatorade, tire repair/pump/tools, cell phone, wallet, headlight etc... I could actually use some more carrying capacity for water, and have, on occasion, taped a two liter bottle to my rack. The junk doesn't seem to affect the bike's handling too much when I ride, but it is clearly not ideal. Should a frame mounted rack up capacity a bit and improve balance?
Also, I saw some Zefal clip on plastic fenders, anyone know if they are decent or not?
Thanks!
Mark.
I have a Raleigh Grand Sport and use it to do roughly 50-60 mile rides (out from my house and back) on the weekend, and a 30 miler or two during the week. It has a compact frame geometry. I have two water bottles on the frame, and a seatpost mounted rack w/bag (5"x5"x10"). The bag has been stuffed with cookies, powdered gatorade, tire repair/pump/tools, cell phone, wallet, headlight etc... I could actually use some more carrying capacity for water, and have, on occasion, taped a two liter bottle to my rack. The junk doesn't seem to affect the bike's handling too much when I ride, but it is clearly not ideal. Should a frame mounted rack up capacity a bit and improve balance?
Also, I saw some Zefal clip on plastic fenders, anyone know if they are decent or not?
Thanks!
Mark.