How to bicycle carrying an artist portfolio

I am taking an art class which requires me to lug a 24" x 30" portfolio, it has a shoulder strap but I'm foreseeing it flapping in the breeze uncontrollably. Any ideas on how to avoid this dilemma?

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Permalink Reply by Michael on January 11, 2010 at 5:59pm
A few strategically placed inner tubes should provide you with the stabilization you need.
Permalink Reply by RodimusPrime on January 11, 2010 at 7:50pm
maybe you could do something with a rack, and aattaching it to the side?
Permalink Reply by Arrak Thumrs on January 12, 2010 at 5:01am
Unfortunately, the best way is probably more than you want to get into... The only way to not have it be a sail in the wind is to lay it flat---preferably low to the ground. That means a trailer.

While cargo trailers are generally a few $$'s, you might modify one of the used kid models. For example: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/bik/1548548572.html A bunch of bungee cords and you're good to go for $60.
Permalink Reply by Dylan Gimpel on January 12, 2010 at 2:12pm
hire a messenger.
Permalink Reply by Lee Roy on January 13, 2010 at 4:30am
they make these surf board carriers for your bike.

http://www.cactusoutdoors.com/store/product/18551/Electra-Rack-Carv...
Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on January 13, 2010 at 5:56am
Here's something that's pretty easy, just extend a rack!

I tried this with some scrap steel, zip ties, a bungee and a couple of old tubes and it worked pretty well. If I was to do it more permanently I would probably use stainless hose clamps and refine a few things. But this mock up worked and I would use it for a one time carry.

Sorry the photos are so blurry but it should give you the idea. I used a wheel box (approx 31"x31'x8") that is close to your portifolio size.





Some other considerations and refinements I would do would be for heel clearance (pretty tight in this set up) and the level the portfolio sits to the ground (in this set up I'm sure it would catch on speed bumps and curbs). I think these issues could be easily addressed with a little time and effort. I put this set up together in 20 minutes. It also costs less than $10 and is made from reused materials. No need to spend money to solve problems when you use yer noggin! C'mon now, give it the ol' college try!
Permalink Reply by Arrak Thumrs on January 13, 2010 at 7:07am
Be careful leaning into a left-hand turn there, Bikefreeek! :)
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 13, 2010 at 7:46am
Clever solution. I've considering trying something similar with x-c skis and poles.

Bikefreeek said:
Here's something that's pretty easy, just extend a rack!

I tried this with some scrap steel, zip ties, a bungee and a couple of old tubes and it worked pretty well. If I was to do it more permanently I would probably use stainless hose clamps and refine a few things. But this mock up worked and I would use it for a one time carry.

Sorry the photos are so blurry but it should give you the idea. I used a wheel box (approx 31"x31'x8") that is close to your portifolio size.





Some other considerations and refinements I would do would be for heel clearance (pretty tight in this set up) and the level the portfolio sits to the ground (in this set up I'm sure it would catch on speed bumps and curbs). I think these issues could be easily addressed with a little time and effort. I put this set up together in 20 minutes. It also costs less than $10 and is made from reused materials. No need to spend money to solve problems when you use yer noggin! C'mon now, give it the ol' college try!
Permalink Reply by Erik Swedlund on January 13, 2010 at 8:46am
I like the looks of Bikefreeek's rack solution. Personally, after trying to wear a shoulder-strapped portfolio a couple of times, even with bungees and duct tape to hold it in place, I just switched to a plastic art tube strapped to my rack. A possibility if you can roll up your supplies.
Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on January 13, 2010 at 8:59am
Erik Swedlund said:
I just switched to a plastic art tube strapped to my rack. A possibility if you can roll up your supplies.

Now that's thinking!
Permalink Reply by RodimusPrime on January 13, 2010 at 7:33pm
you can't always roll art up though, bike freek's idea is great i think

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