I Need Cargo Space Any Sugestions

MB-Monkey · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I use my MB as my only mode of transportation right now. Back packs suck IMO. Saying that i was thinking of putting a rear wald Rack in the back like the one in the picture. I was just wondering if anyone has used one of these any pluses or minuses?

Thanks Guys and Dames

One of these i gotta take a pic of my bike.

Finfan · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 05:48 PM

It looks like it would carry a lot of stuff. I see no problems as long as it clears the drive chain. Here's a pic of my lockable "trunk". I use that and a front basket for my ride.

comfortableshoes · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 06:22 PM

I've been toying with making soft sided panniers for my ride out of vinyl... But I've been lazy lately... I have a front basket that is very nice and holds a ton of junk. My problem is that I like to bring hte whole shop with me if I have the room. lol

hill climber · #4 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 08:05 PM

i use a custom rack i built that is about 12" wide and a set of nylon saddle bags. could easily carry 3 cases.

MB-Monkey · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 10:23 PM

nice looking racks i ordered the Wald today should be in on fri or monday i will keep ya posted on the progress

old motorbike · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 05:14 AM

I like the soft saddle bags. I had a steel basket on the back and managed to hit my shin on it every time I mounted the bike.
It was mounted over the back wheel making it high.

mabman · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:25 AM

The wald racks are made for bikes that go at sidewalk speeds. So in other words they may tend to want to vibrate apart if used loaded on a motorized bike? The attachment points should be screwed, glued and tattooed as well as possible to your frame and checked constantly for integrity. They will hold more weight than they should also so be careful!