Hi everyone,

I have a Trek 830 that I use around campus and for some long-ish distance traveling with friends (about 15 miles). Of course I quickly learned sweaty backs aren't that fun. I want to get a rear rack, and maybe panniers in the future (I'm a broke college student, it's fortunate I can even afford a rack at this point).

I want to get a rack that can take a fair amount of abuse. I'd like to strap most things on the rack and have it survive. It also seems that if I were to mount a bag/panniers I need to stick with the same brand.

Right now it seems my options are:

• the Topeak Super Tourist line, rated at 55lbs, and compatible with the awesome expandable trunk bag.
• the Axiom Journey, which has a rating of 154lbs . That sounds nigh indestructible.
• Something else I have yet to know about, but someone is about to suggest