Any feedback on the Trek Back Rack?
10-22-07, 10:30 AM
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Any feedback on the Trek Back Rack?
I am thinking about adding the Trek Back Rack to my Trek 7100. I want to attach a commuting bag or pannier to the rack to carry a change of clothes and my laptop.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Any advice would be appreciated.
10-22-07, 10:52 AM
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If it's the same one that comes standard on the Trek 520 (from pic it looks the same), then it's a very solid well built rack.
My only complaint...I would prefer something more on the back end (like a panel or something) that was better designed to hold reflectors/lights.
My only complaint...I would prefer something more on the back end (like a panel or something) that was better designed to hold reflectors/lights.
10-23-07, 04:43 AM
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I've got the Trek Interchange Large model and it's pretty nice. This one does have the bracket on the back for lights. The only thing I don't like is the back strut. Wish it went straight down and then turned back into the mount. My grocery panniers have a hard time attaching to them.
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10-23-07, 05:04 AM
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most racks skimp on a good light/reflector mount on the back despite the fact that there mounting interferes with the stock location. A strap of metal held together by a screw is pretty lame if you ask me.
10-23-07, 10:47 AM
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I got a trek and my Arkels do not fit properly. I had to get another rack.
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10-23-07, 11:48 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback so far. It sounds like this may be a good choice. At least I don't have to worry about any compatibility issues yet. I haven't invested in any panniers or a trunk bag yet. My top priority right now is avoid carrying everything in my backpack. I have had enough of the sweaty back thing for a while. I am hoping to start by attaching a small LL Bean bag I already have to the rack for starters, and then upgrade in the future. XMAS is coming and that opens up a lot of possibilities.
Keep the advice coming and I will be sure to let everyone know how things work out.
Keep the advice coming and I will be sure to let everyone know how things work out.
