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On several rides (commuting, going somewhere etc.) I need to carry a
modest amount of stuff (laptop and change of clothes to work, sometimes
just a change of clothes, or extra food for a long ride). I use a
backpack for this, but the downside seems to be that sweat does not
evaporate off my back. In addition, I assume that a backpack will make
me much less aerodynamic and will affect my riding comfort in other
ways due to the weight on my back.
So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like
these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17076&subcategory_ID=2312#
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19329
Are these any good? Suggestions for alternatives are welcome. I ride a
2004 Lemond Buenos Aires
(http://lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/buenos_aires.shtml), and it has a
metal seatpost, and so, I can attach stuff there. I am a recreational
rider (weekend rides of 30-70 miles, planning a few century or metric
doubles), and so, light is nice, but not critical.
Thanks,
Atri
modest amount of stuff (laptop and change of clothes to work, sometimes
just a change of clothes, or extra food for a long ride). I use a
backpack for this, but the downside seems to be that sweat does not
evaporate off my back. In addition, I assume that a backpack will make
me much less aerodynamic and will affect my riding comfort in other
ways due to the weight on my back.
So, I am thinking of getting a rack and trunk - perhaps something like
these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=17076&subcategory_ID=2312#
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19329
Are these any good? Suggestions for alternatives are welcome. I ride a
2004 Lemond Buenos Aires
(http://lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/buenos_aires.shtml), and it has a
metal seatpost, and so, I can attach stuff there. I am a recreational
rider (weekend rides of 30-70 miles, planning a few century or metric
doubles), and so, light is nice, but not critical.
Thanks,
Atri