Bike Share Hacks
Hack #1
Sometimes the lever to adjust your seat is too loose. Other times it is too tight and difficult to close it. I notice some users find shifting to an awkward angle makes it easy enough to close.
Really though, all you need to do is adjust the nut on the other side of the lever to get the perfect amount of tension.
Hack #2
So I have a tote bag that I found fit perfectly in the front rack. I would put the bungee cord through the bag straps to prevent it from falling. But sometimes I don't feel like walking around with a tote bag and I am limited in what I can carry because the bungee cord has to go over top of the bag. I also can't use the rack for anything else since I don't have the option of wearing the tote bag while I bike.
I experimented with a yoga/stretching strap from Dollarama. This particular one was not in a loop, so I tied a double knot to connect both sides, then wrapped it around the rack and handles to provide some coverage on the side of the rack.
After I took these photos I adjusted the strap so it was as wide as possible and lined up with the top of the rack, just below where the notches are that hold the bungee cord. Make sure not to over the lights. Around the back, it should cover those two silver screws you see in the picture. It actual worked really well and held my bag in place the whole trip.
The depth of the rack is not super wide so you may need to adjust what is at the bottom of your bag to fit it in. You can stuff more at the top of the bag where it is above the rack. I had a water bottle at the bottom of my bag which made it heavier at the base which helped keep it stable.
Later in the day I finally made it to the new downtown T&T.
After shopping, my knapsack goes on my back and the grocery bag goes on the rack.
I put the band around again, but after biking a bit I felt it was loose. So I undid the double knot and tied it a bit tighter which really helped. I also tied a gentle double knot on the handles of the grocery bag as well to prevent anything from flying out the top and to give it more structure.
I was very pleased with the results!