Originally Posted by
jonwvara
I rise to defend the venerable Pletscher rack. Sure, they're light-duty, but they don't damage seat stays. Idiot bike mechanics with no knowledge of how to install them are what damage seat stays. If you use the T-bracket that transfers most of the weight to the brake bolt, the seatstay clamp just has to be snugged down enough to keep the rack from moving from side to side. Pad the clamps well with electrical tape or something similar and everything's fine.
I've got your back, Jon. They're not the best, but they're durable enough, ubiquitous, easy to install (inner tube scraps are better than electrical tape) and there is not better way to haul a tennis ball.
Originally Posted by
Iowegian
I like the front Blackburns as they have a nice sized platform. But, damn it, why did they design them to sit so high?