There's a wide variety of luggage/accessory storage products on the market to suite most every cycling need.
There's a wide variety of luggage/accessory storage products on the market to suite most every cycling need.
Things to ask yourself when shopping:
- What will you need to carry?
- Will you be carrying things on long or short journeys?
- Will the storage facility need to be water-proof or resistant to harsh weather conditions?
Things to look for:
- Light-weight materials
- Reflection and illumination
- Sturdiness
- Water-proof materials
Quick tips
- If using cloth panniers in heavy rain, line them with plastic shopping bags to keep things dry.
- On longer trips, use front and rear panniers to distribute the weight evenly over both wheels.
- Avoid overloading handlebar bags, which can impair steering.
Courier bags and Panniers
Ride On Magazine reviews several bags suitable for on and off the bike. For the full article, click here.
