I did put the large Plastic box on the back on my bike.

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I did put the large Plastic box on the rack on the back on my bike.

It will releive my back of carrying back-pack weight, but now the bike has
a definite wobble at low speeds, and clunks when I go over bumps...

Even these two are worth the trade off against getting a bad back.
Question is, how to stabilise an unstable object ?

Its about a foot longer than the end of the back wheel.

I'll take some pics sometime.
 
may be smart thinking

Even these two are worth the trade off against getting a bad back.

may be smart thinking will_start

protecting your back -- a good thing
the price later for not paying attention may be -- much pain
and back pain is something no one wants to have
seems that many of us older guys have back problems

I loaded my backpack to the hilt a little while back
about half way through my ride my back locked up in pain

not a good sign on that back thing !!!

MM
 
my three legged dog and pics of the box



ok, I promised pics here they are.

note red/brown three legged dog
name of bronze.

he wouldn't move off his bed, so I just
includ him in the picture taking process.

BG: U sugguested struts.
Which really got me thinking
of making some out of wood.
I have lotsa wood.

I have since discovered this box
creaks a heap when riding.

I rode with head-phones the other day.
I was thinking of putting foam padding under
the box.

But That means removing about 20 cable ties tho,
and re-doing it all.

Which would be worth it, but a pain...

Either that or wear head-phones against the carpy noise.

 

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That's a good practical load carrier.

But I wonder why it's so far back. Looks like some un-used space in front of it.

And you probably want to take off at least some of those zip ties. The ones holding the rack to the bike, for example. That's trouble just waiting to happen. :(

But I like the idea. I've always maintained that if it's going to be real transportation (as opposed to just a novelty), then it must be able to carry a pretty fair amount of cargo.
 
That's a good practical load carrier.
But I wonder why it's so far back. Looks like some un-used space in front of it.

And you probably want to take off at least some of those zip ties. The ones holding the rack to the bike, for example. That's trouble just waiting to happen. :(

But I like the idea. I've always maintained that if it's going to be real transportation (as opposed to just a novelty), then it must be able to carry a pretty fair amount of cargo.

I moved it back so it wouldn't hit me in the rear-end when riding.
If you put it too close, then you can end up having a scratched back.

...and I know you are joking about the zip ties, they're the only thing
holding it on.

I was coming up with Designs last night for the struts, and where best
to place them. The Rattling is really the thing that needs fixing.
I also need a way to make the load inside not rattle around.
I put a loaf of bread in there, and the tag came undone,
and bread ended up strewn around the box...

Still, its better than having a heavy back-pack on.
Not bad for $20 for the Rack.

The wood also acts as a Mud/Water guard as well.
 
Well, I've found that when you have a couple spare inner tubes, rain coat & pants, small tool sack, etc., (not too mention a bit of rope, tie-down straps, bungee cords.....) these things tend to make a "bed" that the other cargo rests on. Then rattling is not a big deal.

And you're right about a rack with some size protecting you from road water. You can even live without a fender.
 
BGW: if you see the pic Central Close, there's a gap I intend to fill with Wood.
I was even thinking of adding wood along the side, but am going to wait for a rainy day
test, to see how it goes as is.

The trouble I get is when I have nothing to carry, then things like bike lock and tools
rattle like a sheet of iron in a strong wind.
 
heres a better way to carry stuff. $4 x 2 for the black plastic trash cans,bolts and ties to hold them on.
they hold 2 2-liter soda bottles in each one or groceries. will hold atleast 20lbs+ in each one.
 

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heres a better way to carry stuff. $4 x 2 for the black plastic trash cans,bolts and ties to hold them on.
they hold 2 2-liter soda bottles in each one or groceries. will hold atleast 20lbs+ in each one.

I like that idea better.
Lower centre of gravity, and probably no rattle.
And probably no wobble at low speed,
as there's no torque going around the wheel.

I was using what I had available tho.

Nice idea, I may try it on my next setup.
 
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