We've toured with a number of different racks....Tubus Cargo, Surly Nice Racks, Velo-Orange racks, Jannd Expedition and in the end they all worked fine...
I would say the best value per buck are Axiom racks (sub $40). We are using their racks at the moment and have been really happy with them. Inexpensive and they have tubular stays so they aren't all floppy as well as high weight ratings....and if they do break, you're not out $200 for a Tubus.
Russ
www.pathlesspedaled.com
Originally Posted by
NikNoid
I'm new to this forum and bicycle touring. I've been researching rear racks and have developed analysis-paralysis. My initial tours will likely be hotel tours but I don't want to buy something that won't support a heavier camping load-out.
Tubus looks like the top tier, but I don't want to spend that much cash. There are a bunch of second tier racks but I don't know which ones are quality.
I have a 62cm Surly Cross Check (so shorter chainstay) and size 14 feet.
My key concerns are:
- cost
- heel clearance
- quality
Thanks, Nik.