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I was thinking of adding a porteur rack to my commuter and was wondering if anyone had experience or strong opinions on them. I was thinking of getting it to make it easier to carry boxes and those reusable grocery bags. My rear rack isn't good with boxes, especially with the pannier on it.
I'd rather not drop the cash on a cargo bike just yet, but added rack capacity would help me stay on the bike and out of the car. Cost wise it beats a trailer, which I'm not really sure I'd like anyways. Just like the rear rack, while it'll add weight, it doesn't seem like it'll be in the way when not in use.
I ride a trek 7.3 with the mid fork braze on, so I'm assuming the bike is designed for a front rack too. It also would provide a good mounting point for lights to free up my bars.
What are good brands?
I'd rather not drop the cash on a cargo bike just yet, but added rack capacity would help me stay on the bike and out of the car. Cost wise it beats a trailer, which I'm not really sure I'd like anyways. Just like the rear rack, while it'll add weight, it doesn't seem like it'll be in the way when not in use.
I ride a trek 7.3 with the mid fork braze on, so I'm assuming the bike is designed for a front rack too. It also would provide a good mounting point for lights to free up my bars.
What are good brands?