glacious

I have a 2007 Specialized Tricross (S-Works frame), looking to do some multi-day touring/camping this summer.

What will need to be transported (3 day ride):
- food (will have stops along the way as well)
- water (again, will have stops to refill)
- clothes (one set)
- jacket (lightweight wind/rain shell)
- sleeping bag (3 lbs)
- tent (7 lbs, 3.5 lbs split /w 2 people)
- headlamp
- first aid kit
- under seat bag will have tools/tubes etc, may need to move it for the rack
- jetboil stove (1 lb)
- small first aid kit (1.5 lbs)

Things to consider:
- bike has no eyelets
- carbon seat post
- load should be well under 30 lbs (probably 20-25 lbs)
- ~75 miles per day
- i'm 6'3" ~ 205 lbs


The most logical choice to me seems to be a rear rack, but with a carbon seat post a post-only rack is a no-go. No eyelets means I'd need something with P-clamps for the chain stay (or something that'll go on the rear skewer), and attach to the seatpost for stability only (little to no weight on the seatpost).

I've read a few threads on here to at least get me in this direction, but want to see if anyone has any specific suggestions on mount types and/or racks given that this is a cross bike turned road bike.


Thanks again!

pasopia

You could get a tubus fly, you don't need eyelets:

https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fly/FLY%20PAGE.htm

Edit: Oops, sorry, you do need lower eyelets for that rack. But maybe you could p clamp the bottom part.

superdex

go get a cheap alloy seatpost, then work from there

nmbikeboy

You may want to check out the Axiom Streamliner Road DLX rack or the Tubus Fly. Either would appear to do the trick. I just ordered the Axiom and will see how it works out on a Trek Pilot.

glacious

The Tubus Fly seems like a great option, lightweight, should be easy mounting with the right hardware. Maybe I can get away with no panniers and just rock a stuff sack with bungee cords.

This Tubus QR Adapter seems like it may do the trick as well since there are no eyelets:
https://www.bikebagshop.com/tubus-qr-...ry-p-1032.html

Thanks for all the replies so far!

AngrySaki

I've done tours with 2 people who have Axiom Streamliner Roads, and they held up fairly well. It's not a super sturdy amazing rack which you can load up to the brim, but It does the job of carrying 2 heavy panniers and should be fine with what your load. It's fairly cheap as well, which is nice, and also is "set back" a bit so that your heels won't hit your panniers.

edit: since you have a cross bike and are considering going pannier-less, you could get a front rack like this to split up the load.

pasopia

The top of the fly is pretty narrow, I'm not sure if it would work with a stuff sack strapped to the top. Somewhere on the website I linked there is a photo comparing the widths of all the different tubus racks.

jtgotsjets

Dude, buy a used kid trailer on craigslist and hitch it to the back. You don't have to sully your road bike with a rack.

valygrl

Quick release adaptor for Tubus Fly or Vega racks. Pick Fly or Vega depending on your brake attachment setup. Wayne at www.thetouringstore.com can help you pick, call him on the phone.

https://thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit...ONS%20PAGE.htm


Edit - oh I see you found that adaptor already. I'll just add I used the Fly & adaptor on my road bike for a credit card tour and it worked out great.

glacious

Seems like the Fly (with clever bungee cord action or adding panniers) may be the best bet with the QR adaptor (although pricey combo). The Axiom Streamliner(and DLX version) seems like a great option, although I do have cantis and it says it's for traditional road brakes. Not sure if that will work out, but the Streamliner would be a nice one buy deal.

c_m_shooter

Specialized sells a set of front and rear racks for the Tricross.

Cyril 

Tubus Carry.
made of titanium.
Light as a feather; ridiculously strong.

Cyril

glacious

Thanks for the reply, however this rack won't work, I have the S-Works frame (no eyelets), and I'd need to get the QR adapter for it as well.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...jsp?spid=41923 although, it does say it works with canti brakes...

So far I like the Streamliner the best, decent price, good weight, will mount right to the quick release, only issue is it's for caliper brakes, not cantis. i wonder if there is an adapter for this.
https://www.axiomgear.com/products/ge...eamliner-road/

rench123

you could go rackless with bags for the frame, seat tube and handlebar.



You can make them yourself or order from epic design or carousel design works.

BigBlueToe

I would not use a rack that hangs from the seatpost for touring. I read about a guy who tried it and the rack kept rotating off axis. However, I use one on my mountain bike for sandwiches, tools, jacket, etc.

10 Wheels

I have done two tours with a seat post rack on a carbon seat post.
No problems.

Myrkur

I used to have a seatpost mounted rack but I didn't like its high center of gravity and also it looked a bit ugly.

Couple of days ago I bought this cheap 15$ rear rack from a local shop. It was actually pretty good quality with aluminum tubing but kinda heavy and had some unnecessary things.

So I took my angle grinder and cut all the extra stuff away and it came out quite good. I'm going to attach the top to my rear brake in a same way as Tubus Fly. I'm also going to make my own Tubus style quick release attachment adapters. Again, angle grinder, some metal plate and some holes in it and it's good.

Weight used to be about 900 grams and now its 464 grams. I tried to sit on it (75kg) and it seemed to be perfectly solid. I think it will be fine for my 8kg rear pannier bags.

glacious

Wow, you've definitely made use of any open space. My main concern here would be a 3 person tent needs to go somewhere, and the only place I can think of is a rear rack. Too wide for between the frame, and it'll be a big sail if it's in the front. I guess it depends on who carries it

glacious

Anyone know how to get a rack like the Streamliner, Tubus or the ones Mykur showed above, to canti brakes? Or should I just order the Streamliner, knowing it'll attach fine to the rear quick release, and I'll need to rig something up to attach it to the seat post or canti's for stability?

BigBlueToe

Now I've heard from someone on the other side of the coin. Duly noted. I like how you have your weight distributed. Does the stuff in the main triangle every rub on your legs?

10 Wheels

The tent was a two man tent. When centered it did not rub.
I had about 20 lbs in of gear in the seat post rack panniers.



I made the holder from a detergent bottle.
Pic


I weighted 200 lbs

SomniumCycle

10 Wheels, what kind of seatpost rack do you have on there?

glacious

Anyone know the dimensions of the Streamliner Road vs the Streamliner Road DLX? Sites say its 9cm, some say 9.5, Axiom's site says nothing and their support has taken 8+ days now to get back to me.

I just want to see what the inner wheel clearance width is (if I can fit 700x28 tires), and the actual top rack width of both.

AngrySaki

Based on my extremely vague memory, I think a 28mm tire would fit. I think the rack is slightly tapered (narrower at the top), so that might be why the measurements are a bit ambiguous/hard to get.
I'll see if I can get one of my friends who has one to measure theirs.

glacious

nmbikeboy was kind enough to let me know the top rack width of the Streamliner Road DLX is 2.25in (almost 6cm). If you have the width of the regular Streamliner Road (top rack), I'd definitely be interested. I just want to make sure I have a wide enough platform to bungee on a couple stuff sacks without them rolling off (no panniers). If the regular road rack is not much wider, I'll probably get the DLX and rig up some wider base for this trip.

Thanks again!