Help! Rack for race/endurance bike.
Hi all,
I have upgraded my bike, currently have Merida Scultura 4000 2019. I had a very good deal on it. Plus nowadays I do a lot of climbing to the Uni and vineyards (I am studying winemaking in the UK).
What are your suggestions?
I have discomfort from carrying a backpack for a long ride. I need around 20L ish capacity: lock + uniform + safety knee boots + wine glasses.
The bike is carbon, but I really like how it behaves when it comes to climbing and descending.
So far I see 2 options:
1) Tailfin
1.1) Just Simple S Rack in alloy £140 (without bag), and then I can strap a backpack on it and can buy a proper bag later on
1.2) Aero pack S £300, with the integrated bag. Can't use any other bag, will have to dismount even when stopping for a coffee.
2) Tubus racks
- Great reputation, have a Quick Release adaptor. Probably cheaper and more sturdy than Tailfin.
But I can understand how to connect it to the seat post.
Looks like I will need Rack + QR adaptor + new seat post clamp + some adaptor to connect them. (total cost can be equal or close to the Tailfin rack)
+Tubus does not have any customer support, so can't ask them about mounting.
What are your suggestions guys?
Alexey