Backrest (on the cheap)

kentmmcdonald · 07-06-2011, 08:02 PM

I recently did an eBay search on GZ250 and I found an inexpensive backrest pad. I also recently purchased a Wald 582 Folding Rear Bicycle Grocery Basket for my mountain bike. I was looking at the two and I got an idea; I could combine the two with an old belt and .....

leatherandflames · 07-07-2011, 01:15 AM

awesome how is it mounted?

**jonathan180iq** · 07-07-2011, 08:09 AM

Very inventive.
There is nothing better than making a bike more useful and utilitarian.

kentmmcdonald · 07-10-2011, 10:34 AM

@leatherandflames, I am planning on using straps going under the seat and through the basket (towel between the basket and seat). Since the basket folds flat, the hole setup can be easily disassembled and carried away if there is a concern of theft.

@jonathan180iq (smart man). I read a book (What's Mine Is Yours) and I am going green by using "one mans junk as another mans treasure".

07-06-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
kentmmcdonald Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 25	Backrest (on the cheap) I recently did an eBay search on GZ250 and I found an inexpensive backrest pad. I also recently purchased a Wald 582 Folding Rear Bicycle Grocery Basket for my mountain bike. I was looking at the two and I got an idea; I could combine the two with an old belt and ..... __________________ God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try. Mother Teresa Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-07-2011, 01:15 AM	#2
leatherandflames Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: florida Posts: 42	Re: Backrest (on the cheap) awesome how is it mounted?
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Backrest (on the cheap) Very inventive. There is nothing better than making a bike more useful and utilitarian. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-10-2011, 10:34 AM	#4
kentmmcdonald Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 25	Re: Backrest (on the cheap) @leatherandflames, I am planning on using straps going under the seat and through the basket (towel between the basket and seat). Since the basket folds flat, the hole setup can be easily disassembled and carried away if there is a concern of theft. @jonathan180iq (smart man). I read a book (What's Mine Is Yours) and I am going green by using "one mans junk as another mans treasure". __________________ God doesn't require us to succeed; He only requires that you try. Mother Teresa
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