Tikit Rear Rack Review

[vik]

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I posted a review of the newly released Tikit rear rack on my blog (http://www.viks-tikit.com). I was quite pleased with it...:) and look forward to the more robust touring rack that Bike Friday is working on for the Tikit.

[doco]

great review Vik, all your enthusiasm for the for the Tikit has got my mind looking for n+1 folder:)

I like the design and the fact they listened to your feedback to get a rear rack built up for the Tikit

as soon as they get a nice design front rack, I'm in

[vik]

great review Vik, all your enthusiasm for the for the Tikit has got my mind looking for n+1 folder:)

I like the design and the fact they listened to your feedback to get a rear rack built up for the Tikit

as soon as they get a nice design front rack, I'm in

Thanks....I'm liking my Tikit more and more all the time as I get it dialled and Bike Friday comes out with accessories like this.

Speaking of a front rack. They are working on a 2 pannier front rack for me which should be ready in the not too distant future. I'm optimistic it will be another great improvement to what I can do on my Tikit - with a few caveats:

- I'm pretty sure that the rack should not have any impact on folding the large size Tikit I have. It isn't clear yet what will happen with the smaller frames.

- Bike Friday isn't making any promises about this product until they see how the prototype works. As I said I'm optimistic, but you never know until you have a rack on your bike how it will perform. So price and availability are uncertain at this point.

- I think a 2 sided rack for the Tikit would be very useful so I'll do my best to make it happen. If a rack like this is a critical factor in your decision to buy a Tikit I'd let Bike Friday know - sales@bikefriday.com They are very customer focused will respond to input they are getting.

Although I am quite happy with the rear rack I reviewed it is exciting to know there is also a heavy duty rear rack in the works that will be able to carry full size panniers. Combine that with the 2 sided front rack and you'll see a bunch of pic of me riding a Tikit sporting 4 Ortliebs through the Canadian Rockies this summer....:D

[jagatron]

Thanks....I'm liking my Tikit more and more all the time as I get it dialled and Bike Friday comes out with accessories like this.



What is time frame for them selling the rack?

edit: Apparently now available

http://store.bikefriday.com/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=13332

[vik]

What is time frame for them selling the rack?

edit: Apparently now available

http://store.bikefriday.com/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=13332

Yup they are available now and they are calling it the Standard Rear Rack....so I'll change the terminology of my review from Utility to Standard rack to keep it the same.

Thanks for the link.

[Zonker]

It's funny what a little promotion like a free rear rack will do to a guy...my Tikit is on the UPS truck! ;)