No matter how much I pimp this guy up he still
comes off looking like an old man in old clothes.
I have to admire peoples restraint as there were no jeers, catcalls or thrown rocks and a very nice looking young lady actually chose to have a conversation with me.
I had a very nice day.
In a prior post I featured a bag I picked up at the thrift store and re-purposed as a pannier. It's thin enough that when folded the side loader bars are free to carry bulk loads such as bags of dog food, propane tanks or the occasional dead body. When opened I have a roomy bag to hold loose valuable items such as wine, beer and potato chips the three major food groups. I have just been hanging various bags on the left side and that works quite well but I found this bag made in Chinaland and sold in their American outlet store Wal-Mart. $4.99 Amelican dolla' plus the kings tax.
It is the perfect size 12"h x 24"w x 11"d and you can see how thin it is. It is completely out of the way and acts as "skirt guard" if I should venture out in a long evening gown. The wheel is so far back that the Kilt is not a problem especially since I would not venture out on the bike in this barbaric land in one.
The bag appears to be made of a thin nylon and seems strong. I will report back in a few months about it's longevity. I didn't weigh it but I'm guessing about 5 or 6 ounces (142 - 170 g).
I am going to fabricate a rain cover (someday maybe) but I seldom venture out in the rain, one of the advantages of being retired. Industrial strength tie wraps and bungee cords are my friends on this bike. It all works amazingly well. I haven't had a spill or any other disaster yet but I'm going to keep at it until I do.
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Crimeny, except for there being no third wheel, that beast looks like a motorcycle sidecar!
Nice looking bag rig, and thanks for posting a picture of the author, wondered what you looked like. :-)
I am working on a cargobike inspired by yours, and I have two bags very similar to the ones pictured in you blog.They came from the trunck of my car that I no longer have,I have been looking foa a good use for them.THanks for the idea!
I suppose the bag would be a good guard for your winter kilt. Is there such a thing? What did the Scotsmen do in the winter?
Seriously, that looks like it was made for your bike.
That's a good idea. I'll have my wife pick up one of those bags on her next trip to Wal-Mart.
I have the same bag and it is great
OK Steve it will hereafter be referred to as the sidecar.
Ben: I ain't purty but I'm real.
OAK: The Scots did'na worry about the cold they went barefooted with bare legs. I ain't that tough. It's been cold enough this year to put me in knee socks, PANTS and even underwear.
The bag is working for me. I plan to get another.
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