Any Touring/Commuting Shops in OC?

[axelfox]

I'm prepping my bike so I can start commuting to work, but the current setup I have gives me heel strike with the pannier. The local Performance Bike store only carries one type of rack (Transit).

Is there a local bike store that carriers many racks that I can chose from or can help me have a proper setup?

[roadfix]

Most touring/commuting specific shops are on-line merchants where they carry a good selection of racks and panniers. They will be able to assist you dealing with heel strike and recommend a suitable rack.
I've purchased racks and other equipment from Peter White, The Touring Store, and Old Man Mountain. They offer some racks with plenty of set back.

[LCI_Brian]

It wouldn't hurt to try REI. Also, I haven't spent much time browsing the store, but when I was talking with folks at Sand Canyon Cyclery in Irvine, they mentioned that they stock Arkel panniers - now that's a name only really known by touring/commuting cyclists!

[axelfox]

REI has the Tubus Cargo 26, which would fit my 90's Specialized Rockhopper, but I'm not sure if it will clear my heel strike problem. Perhaps I will pick that up, with their 20% off ending tomorrow.