Has anyone used a seatpost rack on their Brompton? If so, how do you like it?
I'm planning to do some light touring(2-3 days) on my Brompton, I have the front mounting block and C-Bag. I've checked out the Brompton rear rack and seen the following setup, seems that I can carry A LOT MORE stuff with a rear rack, I especially like it that it can take a regular backpack at the back.
However, I have some reservations about the brompton rack:
- it'll add another ~2lbs, and vast majority of the time when I ride, I won't need it
- Expensive, ~$170 for parts and $200+ if have it installed by the bike shop
- This is purely subjective, but I don't like the look of a rear rack added to the Brompton
Which is why I'm considering a seatpost rack, they seem to be able to take similar weight, they're cheap, and I can take it on/off pretty easily when needed. One drawback I'm aware of is that I won't be able to carry a large backpack to the rack anymore since the rack will be much higher situated than the Brompton OEM one. Maybe a smaller backpack will still fit.
Any thoughts, experiences or ideas are welcomed.