Bicycle Mechanics - Rear Rack with Disc Brakes?

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LET

10-07-02, 02:37 PM

I've just purchased a new bicycle with mechanical disc brakes on both front and rear. I had planned on mounting a rear rack on the bicycle but the rear brake caliper blocks the mounting location on the left side. Has anyone found an acceptable work-around to this? Thanks in advance.

bac

10-07-02, 04:27 PM

I just read a blip in "Dirt Rag" magazine regarding a company that makes racks for non-standard stuff such as disc and F/S applications.

Anywho, the company name is Old Man Mountain. Their web site is as follows:

http://www.oldmanmountain.com

Good luck!

threadend

10-07-02, 05:31 PM

Check out Topeak's Quick Release Beam Rack w/ accompanying trunk. I've been using one for 3 years for commuting and touring. Pretty sure Performance sells them if your LBS doesn't.