Image by PXFuel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThere are many types of bike racks on the market. You get pannier racks that attach to the front of the bike on top of the front wheel, and these are commonly seen on a specialist touring bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you have pannier racks that bolt straight to the seat post, which are ok but tend to be prone to swinging side to side with the seat post as a lever. I wouldn’t recommend a seat post-mounted rack on all bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Panniers are an excellent tool for long-distance cycling and touring. They give the bike the ability to carry so much extra stuff, and that can turn your bike rides into huge adventures. Road bikes with rear panniers are often referred to as touring bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When mounting racks, make sure you have done it correctly and followed the manufacturer’s instructions, and don’t forget to remove your bags when you can’t see the bike, or it’s locked up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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