>this type of thing probably comes up alot but I didnt see it in the catalog
I commute about 10 miles each way to college on my bike. I am thinking the ride will be more comfortable if I get a cargo rack to go over the back tire for my backpack. The backpack can be a little heavy at times, 20lbs maybe more. Would it be hard to secure it? Is there a better way to do this? $100 price range.
Back rack with a basket?
>pic related, its my bike
>>932185
Front rack +basket +octopus strap net
Rear rack +basket +octopus strap net
Rear rack +saddlebag
Rear rack +panniers
>>932200
>Rear rack +basket +octopus strap net
Would a net to hold it without the basket?
I dont think I want to go with panniers. Wouldnt it be weird if the weight wasn't evenly distributed?
>>932207
Use an octopus strap plus net then. I use a 1m octopus and attach it to the bottom hooks on the rear rack when carrying a case of beer.
>>932207
the thing with no basket, is the arms on your backpack are going to want to flap around. In this instance the net secure the arms to the backpack, the octopus strap secures the backpack to the rack ;)
>>932215
That is simply solved by removing your arms from the backpack
>>932215
>flip backpack over
>straps are in between the rack and the backpack
>>932222
can somebody recommend a good rack?
>also checkem
>>932185
what bike is that ?
>>932185
Whatever you do, get a rack. All that backpack weight is being put directly on your taint - bad news for a long ride
Going to panniers was a great day. So much more comfy
>>932226
A lot of people jock Cemta. Not sure if a meme but $$$
>>932256
2015 Trek FX 7.4
I commute to university and I just have a backpack, you're only riding 10 miles don't be a pussy ass weak cunt.
>>932468
I dont like the sweaty back/pits from the bag suffocating my skin. I live in California where its hot all year. My shirt would normally barely get wet on a 10 mile ride.
>>932260
>>932214
>>932200
Just got back from the bike shop. Here is what I ended up with. I found the big black has been laying around in my garage forever. I took it for a little spin around the block. Feels like nothing is there. I have been doing this wrong for years.
Rear rack with panniers
You can even get panniers that have backpack straps so can be used as both. I have the "Banjo Brothers Waterproof Backpack Panniers" and love them
>>932489
>I found the big black has been laying around in my garage forever.
I found the big black bungee cord it has been laying around in my garage forever.**
>>932494
BIG BLACK WHAT
>>932494
>>932500
>my big black cock
