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Old 10-01-16 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Winfried
Light Weight Rear Rack for Brompton - 377 grams - Brombacher

Looks like to a good option that can installed for touring, and removed when riding in the city (although it appears lighter than the Brompton rack). As to why Brompton never offered such a product…
In a rack you look for a structural stability such as provided through triangulation. This specific rack looks inferior, with that respect, to the original Brompton rack. For a lateral rigidity, it relies on the rear welds and for vertical on lack of buckling in rear stays. The folded bike resting on the rack will be testing that rigidity. I suppose Brompton is right not offering such products.
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