Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

Topic Name: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

Reply #20 on: February 01, 2010, 09:34:05 AM

jhl99

USA-PA-SW

Posts: 256

Re: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2010, 09:34:05 AM »

I am a rack guy. I don't weight anything or worry about it. My front and rear racks are part of the tare weight of the bike.

Regarding having to haul something unexpectedly:

Case in point: recently, I was on a weekend trip, driving in my car with bike in car. Stopped for dinner, upon returning to car found car battery total dead. Could not push start... figure 6 year old battery is done. Ride bike to autoparts place, buy car battery, strapped car battery to bike rack, returned to car and replaced battery. Weight of rack: 1-2 lbs? Convenience: Priceless


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Topic Name: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

Reply #21 on: February 01, 2010, 11:15:15 AM

GreenBikeGuy

"It's not that easy, bein' green....."

Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 43

Re: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2010, 11:15:15 AM »

"Well said, sir."
- Count Rugen, to Westley, in The Princess Bride


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Topic Name: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

Reply #22 on: February 01, 2010, 03:53:21 PM

stevage

Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 174

Re: Learning the Ways of Old Man Mountain

« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2010, 03:53:21 PM »

Agreed, a rack, particularly with rack bag with expandable panniers, is a very convenient thing. But I'm still happier without Smiley

Incidentally, the last time "something happened", it was my girlfriend refusing to take the scenic, hilly route home from a bike trip. To convince her, I took her rack, basket, and all her gear (in addition to mine!), and we set off. Definitely more convenient that I *didn't* have a rack on that (rather unusual) occasion...


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