How to Use a Bicycle to Carry Things
Now is a time when we all need to be biking more, for both personal and planetary fitness. So if the only thing holding you back from biking to and from work, school or the grocery store is lack of carrying space--for your briefcase, books or groceries--here’s how to use a bicycle to carry things.
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Wear a backpack or shoulder bag. These are ideal for carrying your fragile items--like laptops, other electronics or anything made of glass--as your body acts as a shock absorber.
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Wear a fanny pack around your waist for carrying small personal items, like your keys, money, ID and sunglasses. Some even come with a compartment where you can carry your water bottle.
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Install a basket on the front of your bicycle. Straw or plastic is fine for lighter loads, but if you plan on carrying something heavy up there, go for a metal basket. Just remember that the more weight you put up front, the harder it’s going to be for you to steer.
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Install a rear rack over your back tire area if you want to use a bicycle to carry things. Simply use a bungee cord to tie things on or install a rear basket.
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Install panniers. They’re those saddle bags that hang on either side of the front and rear tires. They tend to be roomy and able to carry a great deal of weight. Just be sure to distribute weight evenly on all sides, with 40 percent up front and 60 percent in the back.
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Install an under-seat bag that attaches to the frame tube of your bicycle. They’re small, but they can be handy.
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Hitch a trailer to it if you want to use a bicycle to carry things that are big and bulky. There are many different types of trailers available, of all sizes, strengths and price ranges.
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