Originally Posted by Big Lebowski

I'm thinking of picking up a Surly Pacer as a part time commuter. I see that I can use 28mm tires with fenders, but there are no braze-ons on the seat stays for a rack. Therefore, I am considering the Topeak Beamrack that attaches to the seatpost only. My lunch, clothes and whatever else I have comes in at no more than 10 lbs. Topeak claims that it can handle 20 lbs. Is there anyone here that uses this Beamrack? If so, what do you think of it?

Note: I currently use the Topeak Tubular rack that requires braze-ons to the seat stay, so I like the Topeak rack system, but I am open to other suggestions.