Touring - A rack question

I'm trying to get my wife into touring. Not sure if she'll like it or not, so I don't want to spend too much on the introductory phase. There's a good deal on a rear rack at Nashbar: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=&sku=9821&storetype=estore&estoreid=173&pagename=Front%20Page
but it is for 700 wheels. I've converted an old mountain bike with 26 x 1.5 wheels for her. Will this 700c rack fit her bike?

Also, there is a good deal on Nashbar daytrekker panniers. Anyone have any experience with these? Will they fit a front lowrider rack? I can't tell from the photos if they have hooks or not.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Hey, I have that rack on my cyclocross/tourer.. I got it (not on sale) because it looked heavier duty than the other non expedition racks and its a bit longer than standard too.. (Couriers need a rack to carry weight right?) I had to modify the mounting brackets a bit to get it to fit level, but it fits fine now, is sturdy, and best of all there is room to spare between my heels and bags..

With MTB wheels there will be probably around 5" between the rack and tires. I say this because there is over 3" between my 700 wheels and the rack right now. perfect for fenders!! there is a bit of extra length on the mounting struts to crush down and drill a new hole and inch or so up to get the rack to sit a bit lower..

I say go for it, for the sturdines and size its a great deal especially at 13$!

I have also the nashbar panniers and they do have hooks. one big compartment, waterproof material, with ample flappage to roll down and clip to seal.

~Steve

looking now at the nashbar site.. their waterproof panniers are on sale for a steal!! I could'a saved a bundle.. Oh well. get em while theyre hot.
~S

hey Yellowstone,
check out Nashbar's LDT rack.. it looks pretty adjustable and may fit better easier than the courier.. 2$ more

~S

looking now at the nashbar site.. their waterproof panniers are on sale for a steal!! I could'a saved a bundle.. Oh well. get em while theyre hot.
~S

How recently did you buy? They offer 15 day price protection...

I'm trying to get my wife into touring. Not sure if she'll like it or not, so I don't want to spend too much on the introductory phase. There's a good deal on a rear rack at Nashbar: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=&sku=9821&storetype=estore&estoreid=173&pagename=Front%20Page
but it is for 700 wheels. I've converted an old mountain bike with 26 x 1.5 wheels for her. Will this 700c rack fit her bike?

Also, there is a good deal on Nashbar daytrekker panniers. Anyone have any experience with these? Will they fit a front lowrider rack? I can't tell from the photos if they have hooks or not.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

I put that rack & the daytrekker panners on my Schwinn
Tourist and couldn't be happier with them. For the money they
are an excellent products. I like them so much that I will
put them on the Bridgestone city bike I just bought to play
with.

You MAY have to "adapt" the rack to the bottom frame with an
off set bracket but it shouldn't be hard to do as this rack
is very flexable in it's mounting.

Go ahead....buy them both....you won't be sorry.