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06-20-12 | 07:45 AM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by jclaine

That's what I thought. Crap, looks like I'm going to have to shell out for a new rack one way or the other as I have a set of Ortlieb Back Roller Classic panniers enroute that I am planning on using. I just ordered 90% of my gear on Monday so I'm not too sure on the gross weight just yet but I am going with a Warbonnet blackbird hammock and a Kelty 12' x 12' tarp in lieu of the tent so I should be saving some weight there.

I guess the next question becomes do I grab a seat post mounted rack or do I take that $30-50 and invest in a Tubus rack with a QR kit?

*edit*
Double crap, after some research, the Tubus racks uses seat stay clamps for frames that don't have rack mounts. Looks like I am investing in a seatpost rack, returning my Kelty tarp and using some extra funds to grab a Warbonnet tarp that is 1/3 the weight and a little smaller. Now to start looking at my options for seat post racks.

I think you need to a bit more research. The Tubus quick release kit fits over the quick rear wheel quick release. Tubus does sell seatstay clamps but, as other's have said those aren't appropriate for carbon. Here's a good source for all of the Tubus products for fit problems

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