what kind of rack for surly crosscheck?
07-07-07 | 09:51 PM
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what kind of rack for surly crosscheck?
anybody out there got a good rack recommendation for a surly crosscheck? i am looking for something strong, not too expensive, and not too ugly lol. most of all a rack that fits onto the braze-ons.
07-08-07 | 03:26 AM
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For $106 shipped you can get what many, including myself, consider the best rack, the Tubus Logo.
https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS...OGO%20PAGE.htm
https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS...OGO%20PAGE.htm
07-09-07 | 07:36 AM
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I just bought a cross check (the complete bike) and bought a basic rack in the store when I picked it up. Bad idea -- the CC has short chainstays, and I'm having problems with my feet hitting my Arkel briefcase. I ordered an Old Man Mountain Red Rock rack on Friday, which has a much longer top shelf. I'll let you know if it works!
07-09-07 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dgossett
I just bought a cross check (the complete bike) and bought a basic rack in the store when I picked it up. Bad idea -- the CC has short chainstays, and I'm having problems with my feet hitting my Arkel briefcase. I ordered an Old Man Mountain Red Rock rack on Friday, which has a much longer top shelf. I'll let you know if it works!
07-09-07 | 08:25 AM
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I got the Axiom Streamliner on my LHT. For $ 23.00 it has a maximum weight limit of 110 lbs and a lifetime warranty. The only thing I had issues with is the adjustable attachement for the seatstays. I have to cut some off to clear the rear tires but other that that not a bad deal.
07-09-07 | 01:32 PM
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Does anyone have the Surly Nice Rack?!!
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
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I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
07-09-07 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ziemas
For $106 shipped you can get what many, including myself, consider the best rack, the Tubus Logo.
https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS...OGO%20PAGE.htm
https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS...OGO%20PAGE.htm
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07-09-07 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gaudentius
Does anyone have the Surly Nice Rack?!!
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
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07-09-07 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gaudentius
Does anyone have the Surly Nice Rack?!!
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
Great rack. Probably a bit overkill, pricewise, but I don't regret the purchase.
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07-09-07 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gaudentius
Does anyone have the Surly Nice Rack?!!
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
I know it's cromo tubing, but I like the idea of being able to weld it back together myself it it ever broke.
GD
It's a bit more spendy at $135, but you can't fake the funk.
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07-09-07 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by h2o_polo_boi
^^ does it come in black and where can i get one?
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07-11-07 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Exactly what I was going to suggest, or a Nitto like this
It's a bit more spendy at $135, but you can't fake the funk.
It's a bit more spendy at $135, but you can't fake the funk.
I have one on order with Riv. for my chrome Paramount. They are back ordered at least 3 weeks. FWIW
07-11-07 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Pigtire
I got the Axiom Streamliner on my LHT. For $ 23.00 it has a maximum weight limit of 110 lbs and a lifetime warranty. The only thing I had issues with is the adjustable attachement for the seatstays. I have to cut some off to clear the rear tires but other that that not a bad deal.
07-11-07 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by georgiaboy
