Jokes aside, once you add utility to a bike (any bike), it opens up a whole new world that's just so much better than driving around angry and frustrated all the time. 😁
Best thing I did was get a bike with a pannier rack - it's opened up so much utility and freedom. Really want an eCargo bike but no space to keep one just yet
I don't have the space (or budget) for a true cargo bike, but both my bikes have front and rear racks, and I have a bike trailer for larger hauls. These inexpensive additions have made replacing most car trips a reality.
By the same token, if my car had no trunk, I'd probably never have a reason to drive it. LOL
By utility, I mean making a bike do more than take you from point a to point b. Adding a rack, for example, is an easy way to add more utility to a bike, since it allows you to carry things you otherwise might not be able to.
When you add more utility, the usefulness of a bike increases to more than just casual riding.
So you know how on motorcycles people have those hard "cases" at the back which close with a flap and keep the contents fully contained?
Yeah, I wish someone made those but for a bicycle. It annoys me having to worry about my stuff falling out of the basket into the road every time I go over a bump.
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Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y
I think my next car will be a cargo bike. LOL
Jokes aside, once you add utility to a bike (any bike), it opens up a whole new world that's just so much better than driving around angry and frustrated all the time. 😁
lemann@lemmy.one · 3 pts · 2y
Yes and yes!!
Best thing I did was get a bike with a pannier rack - it's opened up so much utility and freedom. Really want an eCargo bike but no space to keep one just yet
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y
I don't have the space (or budget) for a true cargo bike, but both my bikes have front and rear racks, and I have a bike trailer for larger hauls. These inexpensive additions have made replacing most car trips a reality.
By the same token, if my car had no trunk, I'd probably never have a reason to drive it. LOL
JackLSauce@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
What do you mean by "utility" here?
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y
By utility, I mean making a bike do more than take you from point a to point b. Adding a rack, for example, is an easy way to add more utility to a bike, since it allows you to carry things you otherwise might not be able to.
When you add more utility, the usefulness of a bike increases to more than just casual riding.
micheal65536@lemmy.micheal65536.duckdns.org · 3 pts · 2y
So you know how on motorcycles people have those hard "cases" at the back which close with a flap and keep the contents fully contained?
Yeah, I wish someone made those but for a bicycle. It annoys me having to worry about my stuff falling out of the basket into the road every time I go over a bump.
Showroom7561@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y
I use a small bungee cargo net on my baskets. They make them specifically for bike basket size. You can also get basket covers for when it rains!
tekcaj@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2y
Panniers may do the trick for you. I've also seen some hard cases that attach to the rack.