Bicycle basket?

Sounds like you are enjoying cycling when on your RV vacations and doing some serious mileage.

If you want to haul anything of any weight from the grocery store or when you use your bike for daily excursions and need to carry lunch, clothing, gifts etc, can I suggest a one or if you want it balanced, a two pannier system that would sit over your back axel and minimize interference with the front steering. They can be removed and mounted easily.

They fit nicely on any rear rack and can be of any size. Some come with shoulder straps so you can use them while shopping. If on a budget, it might be an idea to search Craig's List or second hand stores.



The panniers in the photo are for long distance touring but they make a variety of sizes and quality depending on your needs.

Grossglockner, Austria, Aug/2013

Ken,

We tried hanging bikes on the back and only them stolen once, but were forever cleaning and oiling the rusty parts. One had a basket on the front and it was always in the way.

Those were stolen in a guarded lot in a large urban area known for its crime, graft and gun control, we elected to get folding bikes and carry them inside. They sure are not as good as real bicycles, but we have not had the same ones for quite a number of years. They don't have baskets, there is a package rack that has been some use, but mostly we use the backpacks. There is one in the coach standard kit and another we sometimes load if we think we will need it.

While I like the basket that hooks on the handle bars (and lifts off), I have never seen one - anywhere. Maybe I will start looking for one of those.

Matt

I've got 2 panniers for each side of my bike which you can easily put on or take off. Also, if you want to only use one that is easily done. If you use panniers on the rear of your bike you also have to have the rear tire rack. The LL Bean page shows some nice handlebar baskets.

Here are some ideas.


http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/8212?mkwid=sUuIaVpJd_dc&pcrid=30958848177&pkw=bicycle%20panniers&pmt=b&qs=3084924_google

http://www.jollyoutdoor.com/pannier-bags-trunk-bags/?gclid=CMDZ6MffproCFYxAMgoddWYAaA

I use this type of rack on the back with a collapsible basket. It's not the least expensive, but I like the setup. Here they are on Amazon, but shop around, I found better prices elsewhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Explorer-Bike-Rack-Spring/dp/B000FIATZ8/ref=sr_1_23?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1382496429&sr=1-23&keywords=bike+rack

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Trolley-Tote-Folding-Basket/dp/B0033VNCTE/ref=pd_sim_sg_cy_5