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01-22-08, 07:46 AM
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29er rack
Hey guys, I had posted this on Dirtrag forums and was directed here and told some of you commute with KM's and could help so here it is. I am having trouble finding a rear rack that fits my KM with discs and Big apples. Right now I have an old avineir rack that I made some leg extensions for but it is just too shifty. Thanks.
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Please correct me if I'm wrong but shouldn't any wide 700c rack fit? You may need p-clips if your frame doesn't have eye-lets and you may need to use slightly longer screws to fit around the disc brakes.
700c road/hybrid = 622 etrto = 29" mtb
700c road/hybrid = 622 etrto = 29" mtb
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something similar to this
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Planet Bike has a disc specific rack for 700c wheels. That'll work.
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That is correct. Tire rub is my problem. The discs can easily be overcome with a trip to the hardware store and some steel tubing.
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I see lots of racks with adjustable legs on the web but am having a hard time finding the specs for how long they will extend.
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I ride the same bike as you: Karate Monkey with discs and Big Apples. My rear rack is made by Axiom. Pretty sure it's this one.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
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I just took a look at my Topeak Explorer and it does not have the clearance for Big Apples. Sucks, cause I wanted to try some someday, and I didn't even think about the clearance issue. I looked at the PB Eco Rack Disc as well, it doesn't have the clearance, either.
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I ride the same bike as you: Karate Monkey with discs and Big Apples. My rear rack is made by Axiom. Pretty sure it's this one.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
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I ride the same bike as you: Karate Monkey with discs and Big Apples. My rear rack is made by Axiom. Pretty sure it's this one.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
It works, but it's a PITA to adjust and install. Holds a lot, but I have had the front leg extensions pop out on me when they weren't totally cranked down.
