I've been hauling my painting gear via bike the past few weeks, and I've recently switched from a 20lb backpack to a rear rack and pannier. While my butt appreciates the reduction in weight, I don't have a great option for carrying some of the taller/thin items.
To further complicate things, I'm now using a older touring bike to haul my stuff and it uses downtube shifters, so I don't have a ton of options when it comes to mounting on the internal frame.
Any advice?
by lafbok
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I have a front basket in my commuter that I attach 10-ft fishing poles to. Because of the height, I prefer to have them in front of me so I can easily navigate any clearance issues like tree branches and doorways. When had them behind me it was too easy to forget!
I’ve seen some guys DIY a fishing rod holder from a pvc tube attached to the seat and chain stay to carry it vertically (with a slight angle to the back). Maybe that would be an option for you
[link](https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/s/tp8fmlA9Pp)
I’ve carried skis, plumbing tubing, shelf boards, and similar long things strapped to the top tube.
[burley travoy ](https://burley.com/products/travoy?variant=42006765240516&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADtsW6rFvwMUgWJO0O1CxVla9rXPK&gclid=CjwKCAjwn6LABhBSEiwAsNJrjmjreypkkfiupx0alonP8bHAl0E5KOV2mANfTGdg91YisbsCxGvxcBoCwZ0QAvD_BwE) with their tie down straps