School Me On - Luggage Racks

[FrizzleFried]

It's time to make one or both of these bikes I have here useful. I'm looking for luggage rack solutions.

I have a few questions...

• Seatpost mount (not by itself... like some, but with legs as well) or those adjustable front "posts" (for a lack of a better word)? I like the look of the seatpost mount... however I worry the angle of my Hyper Cruiser seat post will be an issue. Will it?

• Frame mount bottom mounts or "bracket" to the seat stays? Which is preferable? Which should I avoid?

Suggestions... comments... complaints... all appreciated.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

It's time to make one or both of these bikes I have here useful. I'm looking for luggage rack solutions.

I have a few questions...

• Seatpost mount (not by itself... like some, but with legs as well) or those adjustable front "posts" (for a lack of a better word)? I like the look of the seatpost mount... however I worry the angle of my Hyper Cruiser seat post will be an issue. Will it?

• Frame mount bottom mounts or "bracket" to the seat stays? Which is preferable? Which should I avoid?

Suggestions... comments... complaints... all appreciated.

Two of these,

https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Front-Basket-Handle-Black/dp/B01HTZIE92/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=metal+bike+baskets&sr=8-5

Plus one of these to hook the baskets to,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y5EP7S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And one of these would also be nice to have, sitting on top of the rack as well,

https://www.amazon.com/Rdffensy-Bicycle-Commuter-Taillight-Traveling/dp/B09GVG37Y4/ref=zg_bs_3403421_sccl_2/130-9914737-6670426?psc=1

Equals one very, very, useful Hyper Beach Cruiser...lol.

And lets not forget a front tool bag roll too...lol.

https://www.amazon.com/Handlebar-Professional-Accessories-Crossbody-Lepeiqi%EF%BC%88Grey/dp/B09Y134MJJ/ref=sr_1_78?keywords=Bike+Handlebar+Bags&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjQyIiwicXNhIjoiNy4wMSIsInFzcCI6IjYuNDYifQ%3D%3D&s=outdoor-recreation&sr=1-78

 

[Wrench]

Have a strong rear rack so you can mount saddle bags if ya want. and still tote a load on the rack

Saddle bags are great for carrying an extra inner tube, tool kit, air pump. patch kit, 2 cycle oil, cable lock, rag, brake cable, Etc...

Be always ready

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

I have a homemade basket for small cargo. With larger cargo, there's a hitch to connect a pull-behind trailer.

 

[ImpulseRocket]

The seat post mount style may be an issue for your cruiser. The main clamp on most of them doesn't really adjust for angle.

That being said, I have been using this rack and I am more than pleased with it thus far. I got it for 34 bucks at the time. The little clip on side bars for bag support are definitely on the budget friendly side. As are the support legs, but they have held on so far without issue. I used a copious application of blue loctite on all of the hardware to be safe.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XBJXC3W?pd_rd_i=B08XBJXC3W&pf_rd_p=4e1ed69f-9511-4631-b8a0-4f05f5875119&pf_rd_r=1YVQHCG0EMV2AFY2QNRB&pd_rd_wg=JAPPd&pd_rd_w=5ZndQ&pd_rd_r=3affba8c-d376-40df-b9d5-17aca9f4c7bb&th=1&psc=1

 

[Wrench]

Here's the rack for the Whizzer, It fit's other bikes too

Whizzer Cruzzer luggage rack - Whizzer Cruzzer Parts

Here is the last of the luggage racks . The rack comes with a front mount bracket. When these are sold I don’t think there will be any more.

www.whizzercruzzerparts.com

 

[darwin]

A front basket can be more handy then a rear. I had one on a bike and used it a lot. Carried a lot of stuff too, deep, big and square.

 

[FrizzleFried]

Looking at the install "vid" for th rack @DAMIEN1307 posted above... it shows a frame with holes already up at the seat stay for the front posts to mount to. Of course we don't have those on our frames. I assume you're using some sort of clamt in it's place? I think I see one in that photo...

 

[FrizzleFried]

A front basket can be more handy then a rear. I had one on a bike and used it a lot. Carried a lot of stuff too, deep, big and square.

Much too "ET" for me...

 

[ImpulseRocket]

Much too "ET" for me...

More of a rear wicker basket, "Wicked Witch" kind of vibe?