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Old 06-11-09 | 06:44 AM
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From: ChapelBorro NC
Rack questions and recommendation please

I recently bought a rear rack for a Poprad. When I tried to install it, turns out it is a little short. The bottom of the platform is hitting the top of the fender. It's a rack I bought from Nashbar, an Ascent Longina Rear Rack which is apparently no longer available and I can't link to it. I got it to work, but only after a little work. I had to buy some corner brackets from Home Depot and hammer them flat then use them to extend the length of the rack legs. I don't think it is all that sturdy, but thought I would ask for opinions. The brackets are galvanized steel.

Anyway, I'm looking at a few racks from Jenson, and thought some people could give opinions on those.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ount+Rack.aspx

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Tour+Rack.aspx

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Road+Rack.aspx

I have Axiom panniers and I am buying other things from Jenson, so I'd like to keep the purchase from there. Any thoughts on those? Will they be a little longer and fit correctly? The road rack looks appelaing because it will be back far enough, but with my setup right now I have enough heel clearance, so I don't think the extra room will be necessary.

Thanks for the help.
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