Any advice on biking with groceries? I have an old 15 speed with a rack on the back. I've been looking into panniers and backpacks to carry groceries back from the market (about 1 mile away). I found plenty of backpacks, but which to get is the question - hiking or day trip, and what size? Any suggestions? Thanks!
2007-05-07 14:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Here's your solution. The TransIt Grocery Bag Pannier. $20 @ Performance Bike.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=18210&subcategory_ID=2312
And the rack
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19330&subcategory_ID=2325
2007-05-07 17:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a backpack, go to a sporting goods store or even Costco, and look at the different models they carry. you just need one with a single large pouch to put the bags in. you could also get those touring style bags for your bike. they attach to a rack on the back and hang over on each side of the wheel. keep the fragile stuff in your backpack though.
2007-05-08 03:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to bike to get groceries all the time. I bought one of those trailers for your bike used to pull kids. Worked great I could load all my groceries into it. Great for hauling just about anything around. Comes with a hitch and a quick attach. There are several makes, just buy the cheapest you can find if plan on just using it for groceries.
2007-05-07 15:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
back in college (the only time I ever lived "car-free") I used a regular daypack. could get a gallon of milk + a day or 2 worth of munchies in there for a 4 mile ride home.
trailers are also good ideas.
if you don't have much $ and don't care about looking hip, try these (a bike shop can order them for you):
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/102-9511227-8551318?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=wald+bicycle+basket
2007-05-07 15:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you consider a trailer? With a trailer the weight of the groceries rides close to the ground and hopefully makes riding a little more stable. I have a friend with a BOB trailer and he swears by it (link below).
2007-05-07 15:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by procrastination 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make use of your rack and fit some panniers
2007-05-08 04:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by felixchong2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trailer sounds good but also hazardous if you are not careful. I use a large backpack, that's what I do.
2007-05-07 18:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Mattman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
test out two gallons of any fuid in bags on your handles and you'll see how hard it is.
2007-05-07 15:10:33 · answer #8 · answered by bubbasmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋