alathIN

I ride a Volagi Viaje (steel frame road bike with disc brakes).

Looking to upgrade my rear rack. Will use these with Ortlieb back roller plus panniers with large Ortlieb add-on outer pockets. Given the large pockets hanging off the back, it's good to have a rack that has the extended frame loops that go backwards and keep the panniers and pockets from sagging against the wheel. Heel clearance is also an issue; being able to hang the bags further back is a good thing.

I probably pack heavier than most commuters; I work a 12 hour shift and have to take a change of clothes and all my food for the day.

A quick peruse of Amazon found me these:
Amazon.com: Topeak Super Tourist Tubular Bicycle Trunk Rack DX with Side Bar for Disc Brake Bikes
https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Streamli...ck+disc+brakes
Amazon.com : Axiom Journey "Disc Brake Compatible" Rear Rack : Bike Racks : Sports & Outdoors
https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Journey-Uni-Fit-Cycle-Black/dp/B009VU3RAU/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_3_dp

At a higher price point, this looks nice from Tubus:
https://www.bikebagshop.com/tubus-lo...ck-p-2675.html


Anyone have any experience with any of these?
Another product you like better?

lost_in_endicot

I have the Topeak Super Tourist, and it works fine for me. But, I use smaller pannier bags that are angled towards the back, so heel strike isn't an issue for me. Looking at the other racks you linked to, you might be better off with the Tubus if you are packing heavy. The rack is Cro- Moly steel tubing, while the rest you linked to are 6061 aluminum tubing.

theghostrider

I have the axiom journey uni-fit mk 3.
Journey Uni-Fit MK3 Alu - Journey Uni-Fit Racks - Racks - Products - Axiom Performance Gear

It comes with two different size feet mounting it further back away from the seat or disc breaks. It has a load capacity of 110lbs and there is also a cromo version available.

For a good explanation there is a video of them explained on their website.

CliffordK

Post some photos of both sides of the rear end of your bike.

From what I'm seeing, the Volagi Viaje has a forward located disc, and thus should be able to accept just about any bike rack, and not just disc specific racks.

If you don't have fenders, then the covered section in the middle of the rack should be helpful to keep road spray off of you and your load, as well as protecting the load from sagging into the tires.

PatrickGSR94

Another Super Tourist Disc user here. Works great, never had any problems.

InTheRain

I have a tubus cargo rack. I've been commuting with it for nearly 8 years. I recently had my touring bike modified to take disc brakes. Was able to use some spacers to mount the rack outside of the disc brakes. Seems to be working well thus far. I think tubus makes some of the best bicycle racks in the world.

tenacioust

Have used the Super Tourist Disc for a couple of fully loaded tours plus daily commuting, plenty of rack for pretty much any purpose.

PatrickGSR94

I use a Topeak disc-specific rack on my non-disc road bike, as it gives me more clearance for a light mounted to my left seat stay, in addition to the light I run on the rear of the rack. I had to swap racks recently and now have a non-disc rack on my road bike, and the rack is touching the side of the light (Cygolite Hotshot), and if my fenders are clipped on, the fender support touches the top of the light.

fietsbob

You can Test Fit a rack at a Bike Shop,, they may help put it ON .. Amazon You are on Your Own..

Generically: Pry the left leg out and put spacers over a longer bolt, to clear a disc caliper..

MichaelW

Volagis seems to have chainstay mounted brakes that take a normal rack. If this is the case, you don't need a special disk rack and these are best avoided if possible. The extra 1" width each side adds additional aerodynamic drag with bags and makes it harder to ride through gaps.

SlowJoeCrow

The Old Man Mountain racks that mount to the rear wheel skewer are worth a look if you want something that sits further back for heel clearance.

PatrickGSR94

I just switched from a disc rack to a non-disc rack on my commuter bike. Absolutely no difference whatsoever in how the bike feels or handles.

advicepig

I commute with the Axiom Streamliner DLX Disc and love it. I had some heel strike before getting it and now that problem is solved. I carry a large lunch, a full change of clothes, and way too much other crap. I often find myself picking up a second pannier chock full of groceries. I have zero problems with it. It's a super rack and really affordable too!

PatrickGSR94

I like the way that Axiom rack looks. But I just love the versatility of the Topeak system with the quick release track on the rack and the rail on the bottom of my trunk bag, which also has fold-out panniers on the sides. I can carry my clothes and other stuff in the trunk bag and panniers in the morning, then go grab lunch with the panniers closed up and just stuffing the foot into the trunk bag.

Topeak also makes various folding and wire mesh baskets with the same QR system that fit on the rack. Thinking of getting the folding box crate one of these days.

lost_in_endicot

That looks pretty handy, doesn't it? I've had it on my Amazon wish list for a while.

mwl001

It's a great system. I've been very happy with it and had no issues. Ibera makes a great system too but I think the Topeak build quality of the bags is better.

ciderguy

I'm using the Blackburn Ex-1 Disc. I pack 20-35lbs of weight on a daily basis between clothing, food, locks, and rain gear and possible groceries that I pick up on the way home. It is an aluminium rack, and it has worked well with my 13l each Blackburn EX Delux panniers. It sounds like you have the need to carry more weight and a higher budget than I did when I bought my kit. I'd go with steel. I don't think you can beat a steel rack.