5mo ago

Nothing much but here's my bike after grocery shopping

Have to hold back a bit else i would have a hard time carrying those back. Maybe i should get a cargo bike or something 😅

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My bike has two foldable metal mesh saddle bags, perfect for carrying two bags of groceries, looks like this:

Ben was not happy about them but I would say they are perfect when you need to get some groceries on your way home from work.
- Nice !
- I saw this one too, but i just couldn't find it anywhere so i have to opt for decathlon's pannier and a cargo sling

Nice! That's a lot of accessories you've got there, it's definitely a work bike and not a recreation bike.
You don't need a cargo bike (those are expensive), consider a kid's bike trailer. They typically carry around 100lbs (45kgs?), which is plenty for larger trips (I've done some Costco runs w/ my bike trailer).
- We have a bike trailer that has a little "trunk" area. I say "little", but damn, you can put a lot of stuff in there!
- Thanks! Yeah it's a bit cluttered but it's a utility bike for me to run errands on weekend, can't really do without any of that stuff.
  Where i from, i can't find a bike trailer nor cargo bike as there's virtually no demand here, cycling culture is terrible in Malaysia.
  
  Looks like Thule services Malaysia, and I would be surprised if they're the only one. Find one for two kids, they'll have higher weight limits and be big enough for larger runs.
  I use one from Trek, and I've carried:
  car batteries
  sacks of rice (like 20 kg)
  bulk toilet paper
  my kid's bike (SO picked them up w/ car, and I dropped by in the bike to get their bike)
  It's nothing special, just a kid trailer and some creativity.
- You don't need a cargo bike (those are expensive), consider a kid's bike trailer. They typically carry around 100lbs (45kgs?), which is plenty for larger trips (I've done some Costco runs w/ my bike trailer).
  My errand getter is a steel 90s MTB. Front and rear racks + a few trailer options. I've been easily able to haul over 120lbs.
  My favourite trailer, and one that I could recommend to pretty much anyone, is the burley travoy. So many benefits with the only con being it's price (especially with the extra accessories). Well, well worth it, IMO.
  
  Yeah, if you're regularly doing heavy loads, getting a purpose-built trailer is a good idea. But if you're just getting groceries, you can probably get a kids trailer used for <$100.

How do you keep this safe? I would be worried someone would grab it!
- I just put it in the back of my car /s
- Usually you have to lift them straight up, often with another clip to release. You can’t just pull them off in passing - you’d pull down the bike, perhaps fall too, and have nothing to show for it.
  
  Ooh! Makes sense. What about the bike itself? I’m curious about a good locking system for my own.
- I do lock my bike up even if it's for a minute and only leave it in places with a lot of eyes, like right in front of the shop or motorcycle parking area, and i don't routinely leave my bike at the same area so it's harder to aim at me. It's also a damn heavy bike, at 33kg with battery, so carrying it is a challenge. Still i kinda have to deal with it else i would have a hard time going out with it 😅

I just have a cheap cargo trailer from aosom I attach when i need it. It is a bit jank but it can easily carry a weeks worth. Does rattle when nothing is being stored on it but worth the 100 dollars.
Definitely need bungee cords though to secure any load.
- That looks cool! Might actually get one if the situation permit

It's virtually indistinguishable from a Toyota Land Cruiser. That right side pannier looks pretty puckering though, looks like it could swing into the spokes.
- It's a pannier rack so it came with those rail at the side to prevent that, i've also added a support bar that run straight down toward the axle to increase the carrying load, which also helps prevent the bag from swinging into the spokes

It even has a cupholder. Niice
- Essential for tropical weather 😎

E-bikes are great for hauling stuff! You don't even have to sweat much harder to get your grocery trip done.
You should see my local Costco, it makes me happy to see so many people coming with cargo bikes.
- Yeah! I don't think i can make the trip without an ebike, hilly area is a bit too much for my unfit body.

Like a car on two wheels!
- A fun one!

You just leave it there and no one steals it? No way a bike would go unstolen sitting there without a heavy duty lock in my city... and then even if it did a lot of the time.
- I do lock it though, no way i'll leave it unlock, not even in safest city in the world. Though i should upgrade my lock sooner or later

Nice
- Thanks!

I envy this.

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