http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: racks - Recent Posts en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:50:03 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215630 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 18:17:54 +0000 I were right about that saddle 215630@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"how far you expect to be away from laundrettes"</p> <p>Clean tee-shirt for the pub. Cafe customers can regulate their own distance from you.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215628 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 18:05:01 +0000 gembo 215628@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ivangrozni, that all seems sound reasoning, on the bento box for your jelly babies, get one that is wider than longer if poss as the one I have has rubbed and scuffed all my bib shorts. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215625 Sat, 02 Apr 2016 16:07:25 +0000 ivangrozni 215625@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all - thanks for the great responses!</p> <p>The prospect of a 'wagging tail' effect put me off saddle bags for the road bike so have decided to use a rear rack loaded with traditional panniers and/or drybags. Also my bike has Shimano clothes-line style cabling from the gear levers which compounds the use of bar-bags. This all has me pointing firmly back in the direction of traditional racks and panniers.</p> <p>Regarding the bike-packing gear, Alpkit seemed to have the best value I could see in the UK, having gear comparable to Apidura but often at half the price. There was also Restrap which seems to have a well-regarded saddle bag harness. </p> <p>What I will use from the bike packing toolbox are the small top-tube and handlebar mounted bags (that look like chalk bags). The convenience of being able to access my supply of jelly-babies while cycling is just too appealing. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215339 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:12:49 +0000 Nelly 215339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I cant speak highly enough of Carradice in its various forms.</p> <p>Mine must be 4 years old, used almost daily and still waterproof. The only issue I have had is a broken stabilisation dowel - my fault - easily replaced.</p> <p>mine is a Carradice Camper Longflap and is used (without the flap extended) in my daily commute and concur with Crowriver - it is huge.</p> <p>I used it (with SQR) on a light Spesh roadbike for a long weekend away. It carried everything with ease, and didn't put undue pressure on the wheels (no spoke issues at all).</p> <p>If I was doing it with a touring bike, I would probably use the Camper but on a rack.</p> <p>Handling with only SQR can be a bit odd until you get used to the slightly heavier rear end. If you also utilised a well packed bar bag, that would help. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215309 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:36:29 +0000 steveo 215309@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Alpkit do a decent range of bike packing stuff my mate has one of the saddle bags and it looks good. </p> <p>I've used my Nelson long flap for a couple of off road tours and it works fine, it does get a bit shougly and can effect the bike handling but if you avoid anything too technical it's fine. On road it's fantastic! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215307 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:59:44 +0000 crowriver 215307@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Also found this which shows an 'expedition' touring bike being used instead of an MTB. Useful info on luggage and what's carried where. </p> <p><a href="http://tomsbiketrip.com/ultralight-bikepacking-a-fully-loaded-cycle-tourists-perspective/" rel="nofollow">http://tomsbiketrip.com/ultralight-bikepacking-a-fully-loaded-cycle-tourists-perspective/</a></p> <p>For a more USAnian perspective, interesting comparisons between touring and bike packing here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bikewanderer.com/on-the-road//touring-vs-bikepacking" rel="nofollow">http://www.bikewanderer.com/on-the-road//touring-vs-bikepacking</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215306 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:50:38 +0000 gembo 215306@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes Markus was on here, someone said he had a sister Norma? Think it was spike? Anyway, he has those apidura bags same as Mark Beaumont, whose sister just had a big baby boy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215303 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:35:44 +0000 SRD 215303@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://markusstitz.com/category/bikepacking/" rel="nofollow">http://markusstitz.com/category/bikepacking/</a></p> <p>Markus used to post on here before he took off around the world, didn't he? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215302 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:57:15 +0000 crowriver 215302@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you're camping, I would suggest panniers: keeps the weight lower. Personally If I'm camping I use my Carry Freedom trailer with a large Ortlieb bag strapped to it: more stable and keeps 70% of the weight off the bike. Not ideal for riding on rougher trails off-road though. However for bivouacking or credit card touring, a saddlebag (plus maybe a bar bag for light stuff, phone, etc.) is probably all you need.</p> <p>Can recommend the Carradice long flap saddlebags. If your saddle does not have loops, you can fit clamp on loops or a QR block that fits to the seat post.</p> <p>The huge Camper Longflap (24 litres capacity):</p> <p><a href="http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=35" rel="nofollow">http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=35</a></p> <p>Or the slightly less huge Nelson Longflap (18 litres):</p> <p><a href="http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=37" rel="nofollow">http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=37</a></p> <p>Also the slightly more contemporary fastening Super C saddle bag has a very large capacity (23 litres):</p> <p><a href="http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=33" rel="nofollow">http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=range&amp;product_id=33</a></p> <p>As well as the handy side pockets all these have D-rings on the top flaps which mean you can lash items like waterproofs, etc to the top using toe straps, bungees or leather straps.</p> <p>If you prefer a seat pack style bag, worth considering something like this Super C SQR Tour (16 litres):</p> <p><a href="http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=type&amp;product_id=56" rel="nofollow">http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&amp;under=type&amp;product_id=56</a></p> <p>If you shop around on fleaBay you can often pick up cheaper used saddlebags or new factory seconds: I did the latter for most of my bags and really you can't tell there's anything 'wrong' with them: Carradice quality control is exceptionally good.. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215301 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:40:51 +0000 chdot 215301@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Performs best when used to carry lightweight, compressible items, such as clothing or sleeping gear – but built super strong to handle other loads as well!</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="https://www.apidura.com/shop/" rel="nofollow">https://www.apidura.com/shop/</a></p> <p>Long distance touring requires thought about what you <em>need</em>. </p> <p>Depends a lot on where you are staying (camping or not). Whether you need to carry much food and how far you expect to be away from laundrettes etc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215300 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:16:47 +0000 gembo 215300@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The apidura range of bags that strap on to the frame and stick way out the back of the saddle is really taking off with the world travellers. Not cheap. All over the bag section of the EBC website though other providers might be cheaper. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215297 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:53:46 +0000 ivangrozni 215297@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Have about 21 days to play with in June this year and am intending on doing a little tour. Last year I was away for about 14 days and found the fully laden touring quite tough going. </p> <p>I'm therefore considering frame-bags and avoiding the additional weight of racks and panniers. Does anyone have any experience with bike-packing? Reduction in weight is my primary concern but not clear whether there is any real advantage with bike packs- can any CCEers advise?</p> <p>Assuming I decide in favour of traditional panniers and racks, I then have the added complication that I cannot use the braze-ons for the rear rack (long story involving sheared bolts, broken easy-outs and dodgy drilling). Does anyone have experience with quick release axle adaptors for panniers (like <a href="http://www.wiggle.com/tubus-adapter-set-for-qr-axle-mounting/">this</a>)? Can they take a reasonable load? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129484 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:59:45 +0000 Arellcat 129484@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Atria One, with cycle parking marked:</p> <p><a href="http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=18&amp;lat=55.94632&amp;lon=-3.2083&amp;layers=B000" rel="nofollow">http://www.opencyclemap.org/?zoom=18&amp;lat=55.94632&amp;lon=-3.2083&amp;layers=B000</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129431 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:18:42 +0000 cc 129431@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I found the racks behind "Atria One" (surely ungrammatical...) and they're good - well spaced, way under cover, and there are free racks. Thanks again. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129241 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:34:42 +0000 cc 129241@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@chrisfl: thanks, they'll be my first port of call in that case!</p> <p>@gembo : absolutely :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129187 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:26:56 +0000 chrisfl 129187@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are 10 racks around the back of the Atria building and they are covered by the building overhang which is a nice bonus. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129185 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:01:11 +0000 gembo 129185@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks CC, tell me did you have your right arm raised when typing? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129182 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:39:23 +0000 cc 129182@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cheers! </p> <p>(also, GEMBO GEMBO GEMBO!!!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129181 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:33:53 +0000 gembo 129181@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Down the side of the newer venue was where the staff were suggesting racks would go. Bet of luck </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129180 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:29:09 +0000 cc 129180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks both. The four wee racks I spotted were in front of the Morrison St entrance to the conference centre. So there are more racks uphill near the 'Atria' buildings - I hadn't looked that way so thanks for that!<br /> I didn't see anything down the side or round the back, particularly, so I missed those ten racks somehow. Sounds like I should be OK then - thanks again. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129161 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:46:26 +0000 davey2wheels 129161@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@cc, there's only those rack-ettes as you call them. It's actually five in front between the Centre and Atria Two entrances, another two close to the Atria One main entrance and ten close to the Atria One rear entrance in Conference Square. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129150 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:21:31 +0000 gembo 129150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was at a conference in the new venue when it first opened. No racks. Plenty of bikes chained to fence (building works not quite complete so area fenced off). Staff did say racks would be going in. Four isn't a lot. Where are they in relation to the two venues? Nothing down the side of either building? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11402#post-129143 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:19:31 +0000 cc 129143@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm going to a conference! Where's a good place near the conference centre to lock up my bike? Any recommendations? </p> <p>I went there yesterday and found four wee rack-ettes out the front of the building; a couple of lamposts across the road; some cyclist-crusher barrier fencing just down the hill; and a bit further away there's <a href="http://opencyclemap.org/?zoom=18&amp;lat=55.94603&amp;lon=-3.20902&amp;layers=B000">Festival Square</a> but there doesn't seem to be anywhere more secure or reassuring. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.eicc.co.uk/">EICC</a> and <a href="http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/linuxcon-europe">conference</a> sites are no help sadly ("For further advice on alternative modes of transport <a href="http://www.sestran.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.sestran.gov.uk</a>"). </p> <p>Any more ideas please? Or is that the lot? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118239 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:31:38 +0000 Charterhall 118239@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have you considered a Brompton ? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118234 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:21:37 +0000 crowriver 118234@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Accendino, judging from the Googol Streetview link you posted above, you are not the only one with bike parking issues as I counted 3 bikes locked to a lamp post in the car park! (Pan around to the left and you can see them). Typical that car parking (eve garages) are provided but no bike parking. If as you say there is a bike rack (Sheffield stand? Wheel benders?) then that could be used. I doubt a thief will bother carting off the whole rack if your bike is not very valuable. As others say though you could ask the landlord/property owner to bolt it to the ground/a wall. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118200 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:18:37 +0000 Roibeard 118200@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Accendino - bike hoist? I lived in a small tenement flat which had the high Edinburgh ceilings.</p> <p>I fitted a hoist to the floor joists above and with bike in place I still had room to walk below (but I don't exceed 6').</p> <p>A bit of care was required if the bike was dripping wet - muddy snow is a particularly unpleasant drip if it goes down your neck...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118138 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:46:45 +0000 gkgk 118138@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What you need is a (car) trailer with a sheffield stand bolted onto it, pushed into one of those parking places then wheel-clamped.</p> <p>Or an old caravan with a suitable anchor point for the bike lock. That'd do it! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118084 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:18:51 +0000 sallyhinch 118084@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>When I lived in London, I kept my (not very desirable) hybrid locked up more or less on the street for 3 years and the worse thing that happened to it was that it occasionally smelled of fox wee. I also locked it up daily outside Vauxhall station (not a very salubrious area) where the worst thing that happened was that it smelled of human wee. So if you've got a non-precious bike, it's a fairly viable solution. It would be sensible to move it around a bit so that an opportunistic bike thief doesn't pass it every day and decide it's worth investing in a set of bolt cutters. </p> <p>For dream bikes - I wonder whether two or three people could get together and rent a storage space to allow people to keep their precious steeds somewhere really secure? As long as it's not your daily ride it wouldn't be too inconvenient... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118082 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:05:18 +0000 Accendino 118082@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have also been looking into buying my new 'dream' bike to take my cycling adventures to the next level, but honestly I don't dare, as long as I don't have anywhere safe I can keep it.<br /> My current one would be fine with on-street parking, as long as there is something solid I can lock it to. </p> <p>And again, no, I really have no options of keeping it indoor as my shared flat is too small, on the third floor and we are not allowed to leave stuff in the staircase. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10716#post-118081 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:00:24 +0000 chdot 118081@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not forgetting this one -</p> <p>"</p> <p>City of Edinburgh Council Design and installation of cycle storage systems for flatted developments.</p> <p>£15,000</p> <p>"<br /> <a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/oldsite/chaldet.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/oldsite/chaldet.htm</a></p> <p>I think that was 1997/8. </p> <p>Vague feeling project didn't go ahead. </p>