Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Another front suspension pannier rack mounts high , so the load is not on the suspended wheel,
at the bottom, is Tubus Swing..
http://www.tubus.com/product.php?xn=65
Though as you seem less thrilled about the no lockout fork,
get one which is made to replace it..
Trekking Bars are a nice Quick swap, on MTB's, might just need a different Stem,
maybe optimize the Height and reach.. all the control levers will migrate..
does not have to have 700c 35 tired wheels to be a tour bike..
I'll look into the Swinger mounts
, and I was already thinking about a trekking bar. Nashbar has them for $22. Seems like a good investment.
I really haven't had a problem with no lock out on the fork, but it was brought up several times as a concern. I'll see how I do with the one I have for now.
Originally Posted by
bradtx
k_randomfactor, Be careful of which rack you choose as some can be difficult to use the canti studs. Typical rack (Blackburn) on my mountain bike and one designed to use the canti studs on my tourer (Old Man Mountain):
Brad
Brad, I have the option for either, so is one attaching method preferred or more robust? I like the the looks of the OMM, and they seem to get good reviews.
NPG, I foresee some unimproved roads, and crappy pavement on my tours. Maybe even some local trails while out. It's good to hear good reviews on the Burly, but I'm still undecided as to racks/bags front and rear (probably start there) or rear rack and a trailer. Lots of advantages to each. I'll have to cogitate on it some more.
Thanks for the continued fed back folks.