Originally Posted by
Brandofski
Does anyone have any recommendations for a rear rack for a specialized tricross? the rear arm seems to be a bit too wide for most racks and i really dont want to have to bend them into place in order for them to fit.
What model year of the bike do you have? Is the problem because of a disc brake? If the problem isn’t because of a disc, most all rack have to be spread out just a little to fit. It’s not an issue. If the problem is because of a disc, you can get
Jandd disc brake adapters that will allow you to stand the rack off more. Again, racks have a fair amount of stretch and can often handle the adapter. Aluminum racks may not like to be pulled that far apart and may eventually fail (after years and years of use).
If durability is a problem look at Tubus racks which are made of steel tubing. They are more durable. Tubus even makes a titanium rack...the
Airy...which has no problem being pulled apart a long ways without issues. Bit expensive, however. A Tubus Cargo has a very wide stance for touring bikes.