Re: Colnago Dream HP

On 8/19/2024 3:18 AM, Roger Merriman wrote:

Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:

On Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:31:33 -0400, Frank Krygowski
<frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
(trimmed)

FWIW, I've brought a week's worth of groceries home by bike countless
times. I have two open-top panniers designed for shopping. When they're
filled to the top, some of the load can usually be laid atop the rack
and bungeed in place. It's really not a problem, especially since we
both eat quite a bit less than we used to, which I think is normal at
our age.

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Of the bicycle photos Tom has posted on Flickr:
<https://www.flickr.com/photos/153690295@N06/with/53906740781>
none of them have pannier racks or threaded eyelets for rack
attachment points. 

Yes, I was aware of Tom's tastes. We've had others here, including the guy from Netherlands, who have essentially said they use their bikes only for "training" or for "play."
It's a personal choice, I guess. But I enjoy riding enough that I prefer using the bike for a lot of my transportation. Life changes have reduced that (for example, I no longer need to work, so I don't ride there) but it's still part of my lifestyle.
And it made sense for me to equip some bikes for utility use. Racks, bags, fenders, lights, etc. add to their versatility.

This is going to require some customizing, a
utility bicycle or as you suggest, a trailer.

 There are various bikepacking bags that don’t need panniers racks or hard
attachments points but strap on to the bike or some bike rucksack designed
for such purposes.

I don't think that system would be much good for a reasonable load of groceries. If I had only a light, "fast" road bike, I'd go with a tiny trailer for grocery runs.
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- Frank Krygowski