rear rack

Bicycle cargo platform

A rear rack is a metal frame mounted over a bicycle's back wheel for carrying cargo.

Panniers, baskets, or bungee-strapped loads attach to it: I strapped my groceries to the rear rack.

Most commuter and touring bikes include mounting points for rear racks, which can typically carry 20–50 pounds depending on construction.

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cargo net · grocery run · mount · quick release · frame · touring · straps · bungee · commute · load · cycling · trunk · steel · aluminum · fender · seatpost · top tube · bolts

Opposites
cargo carrying method

rear rackbasket

Woven carrying vessel

backpack · messenger bag · trailer · saddle bag · saddlebag

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G