Porteur Racks
10-07-09, 03:20 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn finally.
Posts: 832
Bikes: Bianchi San Jose, fixed
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Porteur Racks
I'm totally just testing the water, nothing here is set in stone.
I've had a few interested parties, and I want to see how many more there are to see if this is even economically feasible.
This is Prototype 1.
Laser cut from quarter inch aluminum. 11" x 15" platform. 5" high backing.
Should fit just about any 700c bike.
No idea on weight yet, this thing isn't even in my hands, but it will be full aluminum construction.
If I get enough interest, and the price is right, I'd look at getting some batches out early next year.
Maybe sooner if nothing in the design needs changed (unlikely).
These will also be made in a fabrication shop (in the usa:Thornton, CO to be exact), and turn around should be pretty quick, when enough buyers are lined up.
Different sizes might available too.
Not trying to shill, nothing is for sale(yet), just want some feedback.
I've had a few interested parties, and I want to see how many more there are to see if this is even economically feasible.
This is Prototype 1.
Laser cut from quarter inch aluminum. 11" x 15" platform. 5" high backing.
Should fit just about any 700c bike.
No idea on weight yet, this thing isn't even in my hands, but it will be full aluminum construction.
If I get enough interest, and the price is right, I'd look at getting some batches out early next year.
Maybe sooner if nothing in the design needs changed (unlikely).
These will also be made in a fabrication shop (in the usa:Thornton, CO to be exact), and turn around should be pretty quick, when enough buyers are lined up.
Different sizes might available too.
Not trying to shill, nothing is for sale(yet), just want some feedback.
10-07-09, 04:08 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,737
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 147 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times
in
8 Posts
Why don't you check out Steco's offerings? They are a Dutch maker of porteur-style racks.
For instance:
David Hembrow sells them to accommodate his large wicker basket.
For instance:
David Hembrow sells them to accommodate his large wicker basket.
10-07-09, 07:34 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: chicago,il
Posts: 825
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
i started a business building porter crates for racks and have been looking for supplier of racks to sell as a package deal. i would be interested depending on the price take a look at my crates www.batescrates.com and email me and we can talk.
10-07-09, 08:20 PM
#5
Non-Spandex Commuter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 1,025
Bikes: Trek Soho S
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Beeftech,
Very cool looking portuer rack, probably strong for the weight.
Very cool looking portuer rack, probably strong for the weight.
10-10-09, 12:06 AM
#7
I spit hot fire
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 167
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy--Stolen, Specialized SJ, ****-tons of beaters
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
@Beeftech
Seems cool. Sorta reminds me of TCB Racks.
What would the retail cost be? Where would the struts attach to the rack and fork?
-Dylan
Seems cool. Sorta reminds me of TCB Racks.
What would the retail cost be? Where would the struts attach to the rack and fork?
-Dylan
