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12 ALL ABOUT BICYCLES.
12.1 Transporting Baggage.
There are various ways of carrying baggage on a bicycle. Your choice
will primarily depend on the weight and volume of the baggage and on
the bicycle you want to use. Using a bicycle rucksack (a) is a convenient
way of transporting bagage on a bicycle. You can also use pannier racks
or handlebar bags, but some bicycle models do not allow the mounting
of these accessories. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
please contact your BMW partner or a bicycle specialist shop of your
trust!
There are, however, many ways of fastening baggage directly to a
bicycle:
The load capacity of pannier racks is classied according to DIN in three
weight levels: 10, 18 and 25 kg. The pannier rack of the BMW tour-
ing bike (b) is designed for a load capacity of 25 kg. Please mind the
bicycle’s overall maximum load when transporting baggage. If you t
your bicycle with a pannier rack, make sure it complies with the DIN EN
14872 standard.
It is advisable to carry baggage in stable pannier bags (c) with a very low
centre of gravity (d).
When buying pannier bags, make sure they are watertight so that your
belongings are protected.
Some cross and mountain bikes without a rear shock can be tted with
a pannier rack. Ask your BMW partner for the xing points and suitable
pannier racks.
Another possibility of transporting baggage are handlebar bags. They
often have quick release fasteners for quick mounting and removal. Han-
dlebar bags are particularly suitable for valuables and photo equipment.
Lowrider bags tted at the front of the bicycle are mounted to the fork by
means of special holders. They are a useful add-on for long tours. They
are well suited for heavy items, as they hardly affect the rider’s control of
the bicycle. Today, there are lowrider bags on the market that are even
suitable for being mounted to suspension forks. If you are in doubt or if
you have any questions, please contact a bicycle specialist shop of your
trust!
We do, however, advise against fastening any baggage to suspension
forks.
Make sure the weight of your baggage is favourably distributed
when loading your bicycle. Heavy items should be carried as
close to the ground as possible. Handlebar bags and bags
mounted to the top of the pannier rack are only suited for light
objects.
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