Front racks Any hints on using

[Fixed]

Found this at my l.b.s. Thought I would give it a try on my city bike
My first trip to the hardware store went fine bungee cord and off I went with my Grocery sized bag of cleaning supplies cargo .
In the past I used a messenger bag (I was a messenger for 20 years in Florida in my past life)or backpack but I am into bike bags in my New older age Life that is now .
Cheers to All

[JAGI410]

Surly Junk Straps are amazing for racks like that.

https://surlybikes.com/parts/junk_straps

[charliedid]

That's a Rack Time rack and they make accessories that clip into it. Baskets,bags etc.

https://www.racktime.com/en/racktime-products

[jtbadge]

Zip tie a Wald basket on top.

[AllesWirdGut]

Another vote for a Wald Basket, either a 137 (small) or a 139 (large) and some zip ties. They're around $20 and add massive versatility. You can get a bungee net or one of countless bags that fit inside it.

[zennmotion]

Old tubes with the valves cut off make better bungees than bungees IMHO.

[citycyclist247]

I’ve personally tried the Origin8 clasique front rack. Mounts to the axels and front brake hole. Didn’t like it. If there’s any problem with the rack bumping against something then that can mess with the caliper and ruin the ride. Had one day where I removed the caliper and rode brakeless fixed gear since I had to get somewhere.

I’ve also used the Cetma 5-rail rack. Much better experience with it. I’ve transported rollers, groceries, and countless other things on it. I recommend it 10/10.

[edward12]

+1 on the Wald basket. I have one on my front/porteur rack with reusable zip ties. Works really, really well.

[AllesWirdGut]

Unrelated, this is a great looking city bike! What Bianchi model is it, and how's the tire clearane?

[TheseGoTo11]

+1 on the Wald basket. I have one on my front/porteur rack with reusable zip ties. Works really, really well.

+4 on the Wald basket. Also recommend on of the many bags out there designed to fit inside to keep things from bouncing around and falling out. For example:

https://i.ibb.co/RbzH40f/Pugs2.jpg (https://ibb.co/Jt5kF7V)

[AllesWirdGut]

The Porcelain Rocket x Monkey Wrench bag -- a classic!

[Fixed]

Unrelated, this is a great looking city bike! What Bianchi model is it, and how's the tire clearane?

Thanks 2013 Lupo Steel frame and fork WTB 40’s fit Before I put 32 gravel kings On
Cheers

[.RJ]

I have a wald basket on my bridgestone mb-3 - its amazing for doing errands.

More than 10-15 lbs seems to overload the system, but, under that, super easy to go grab groceries/beer/bike parts.

[Smitty2k1]

Soma's web shop is also offering half height Wald baskets. Seem to make a lot of sense if you're using a basket bag.

[shoota]

Soma's web shop is also offering half height Wald baskets. Seem to make a lot of sense if you're using a basket bag.

Can you link me? I can't find it.

[cp43]

Can you link me? I can't find it.

Half height baskets. (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/wald-basket-only-half-18-x13-x3-wald-42sh-5274?category=948)

Chris

[shoota]

Half height baskets. (https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/product/wald-basket-only-half-18-x13-x3-wald-42sh-5274?category=948)

Chris

Thanks!

[AllesWirdGut]

Here's a full list of handmade basket bags (https://bikepacking.com/index/basket-bags/) for Wald 137 / 139 baskets if you choose to go that route.

[DeBike]

Shoota,www.somafab.com