Panniers with Weehoo

[ejaurand]

This is my current setup for when i ride with my young daughter. I would like to start running panniers, but am unsure of what rack I'll need. I'm worried about the rack and the weehoo colliding particularly when I go over quick rolls. (I have had issues with tire collisions on really sharp stuff.)

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[geekonabike]

If it was me, I'd fabricate a bar/rack from some point on the curve to seat arm rest/back & hang the panniers up there. If some panniers would hang off the arm rests without modification I'd be willing to try them like that.

[vermont]

The one sided connection with rear wheel on the WeeHoo eliminates mountain a front rack on that wheel.
So do an Old Man Mountain rack on the mountain bikes front wheel.
Maybe fabricate a single bag of the back of the seat (duffel bag type construction).
You might be able to mount an extra large seat bag to your seat/seatpost.

[vermont]

Two dry bags directly under the seat.

[AZTtripper]

Tubus http://thetouringstore.com/thetouringstore/tubus-bicycle-racks-for-touring-and-commuting/ makes mounting hardware for frames without rack mounts, most racks have a adjustment fore and aft to clear the swingarm maybe.

Or perhaps hose clamp a rack to the fork. I have done this before to run racks front and rear.

[ejaurand]

Two dry bags directly under the seat.

Thanks guys, i did manage to squeeze a large seat bag into the mix, and that works pretty well for holding some diapers, wipes, and some tools. And I do ride with a backpack. I'm honestly a little nervous about front panniers, but I'll give them a shot. I have thought about switching to a rigid fork which should make things easier. I doubt we will do anything overnight, but  runs to the grocery store would be easier with some extra capacity.


Out to pick up peppers for the christmas roast.

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[vermont]

I have thought about switching to a rigid fork which should make things easier.

I'm not an expert on the topic (but I AM on the internet), but I predict buying a new fork and a rack for the fork would be more expensive than an Old Man Mountain rack.  Ohh... There is a Blackburn rack that is only 45 dollars.  70 dollars gets you a gigantic basket too (I must be bored...).  https://www.blackburndesign.com/racks/front-racks.html

[ejaurand]

I have thought about switching to a rigid fork which should make things easier.

I'm not an expert on the topic (but I AM on the internet), but I predict buying a new fork and a rack for the fork would be more expensive than an Old Man Mountain rack.  Ohh... There is a Blackburn rack that is only 45 dollars.  70 dollars gets you a gigantic basket too (I must be bored...).  https://www.blackburndesign.com/racks/front-racks.html

Those are sweet! I like that I can try them on the back or front. And the price is spot on for what I want to spend on this old bike. (Getting a new bike for the trails come spring, but this is great around town.) Switching to a rigid fork interests me mostly because I just am not happy with the current forks performance and keep it super stiff most of the time. I was thinking about it before i even started considering panniers.
As for panniers on the weehoo itself, the next size up comes with some, but I'll probably want to use them for her stuff.

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