Tandem Cycling - front racks

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larry h
07-06-09, 07:04 PM
we have a burley samba and a duet and are having a hard time finding front racks ---lbs says they can not get good ones what do you all do for extra carrying space . we do not need as much as panniers carry

WebsterBikeMan
07-06-09, 08:25 PM
http://www.bikebagshop.com/

http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/index.asp?fl=1&site=

http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/TUBUS%20HOME/TUBUS%20HOME%20PAGE.htm

Don't believe your LBS.

I recently bought a front rack, but cannot endorse it as I've yet to mount it. Perhaps tomorrow? Probably later in the week.
duppie
07-06-09, 09:13 PM
Time for a new LBS maybe?
Websterbikeman mentions a few good site. We bought a Tubus Tara recently from Wayne at TheTouringStore and are quite happy with the rack. Wayne can answer any questions you may have
Duppie

zonatandem
07-07-09, 03:10 PM
You can maybe skip the front rack and buy a handlebar bag?
Think 'out of the box!'
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
Front Half
07-09-09, 11:41 PM
Consider a low-rider front rack, and carry your heavy stuff there. A handle-bar bag is suitable only for very light loads. It's all a question of balance and steering control.