Bike Rear and The Weight of the Rigged Crate.

[Notaro]

Alright, guys. I have finally set up the canal bike tonight and it took me about 30 minutes with a bit of experimentation, but it's not as good as any of yours. I am sure of it, but it's doable and sturdy. I put a short rod holder on the side of the milk crate with two metal clamps and secured them firmly and tightly. I also used the computer tabs that are 33% stronger than the average tabs to secure the basket on my bike rear rack and tied all over it.

Then I decided to put the surf bag and rod and to do a test run around Newton for 5-10 minutes. It was going nicely. Then it was starting to get heavy. I own a shimano trek 1400 or something. I ain't no mountain bike wiz. I know that it might be a dumb question to you canal rats or any of avid mountain bikers, can the total weight of the plug bag, rod, rod holder, lures in the bag, and bodyweight really affect the rear tire while riding? I just hope that I don't have to keep pumping the air into it every minute. This happened in 5 minutes or so.

Any inputs are greatly appreciated, people!