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have a rear rack, but only ever use one pannier, so maybe a front rack that holds a bag instead?
I have 2 bikes with front baskets and while I do find this a good solution for carrying stuff on my commute etc (normally in an Alpkit drybag) there are a few drawbacks.
1) You'll need a drybag etc to stop stuff getting wet from rain or spray off the front wheel.
2) Because of ^^^ it's difficult to make full use of the carrying potential of the huge Wald basket I have. A single Ortlieb would probably carry more and keep it drier. Said ortlieb isn't of the best shape to fit in said huge Wald.I also on occasion strap a drybag to the front Outpost rack on my Surly. This works really well when the drybag is filled with my tent and sleeping bag/mat ie bulky stuff that I can roll up together, keeps its shape and fills the drybag. Because of the size/shape of the platform on the Outpost though, it works less well when I have a few small items of clothing and some lunch etc in the drybag for my commute.
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Dammit, was just thinking of building a project frame into something like the above. Now, I know, I must build it like something in this thread.
Bike needs to..
be a commuter
be SS/fixed
drop/sort of drop bars/mary bars
no brake or f.disc only
have a rear rack, but only ever use one pannier, so maybe a front rack that holds a bag instead?
Phat tyres, roads round here are worse than some of the mountain trails (trufax).