More Rack Support?
02-19-08 | 09:59 PM
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More Rack Support?
So, I'm finally in the market for a bike rack. Something in the <$50 range. I've eyed a couple Blackburn racks, the EX-1 Expedition and the Mountain Rear. Does anyone have any other recommendations for a rack to fit a MTB? Any advice in the price range and something that'll let me add a pannier later is very welcome. Thanks.
02-20-08 | 05:33 AM
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I have the Planet Bike Eco Disc. It's a good rack for what it is, aluminum. You should definitely not overload it and ride fast. I tend to do both and have cracked one of stays off the vertical piece of tubing. This is a light duty rack.
I am going to nurse it along until I can budget a Tubus Logo.
I am going to nurse it along until I can budget a Tubus Logo.
02-20-08 | 06:10 AM
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So, I'm finally in the market for a bike rack. Something in the <$50 range. I've eyed a couple Blackburn racks, the EX-1 Expedition and the Mountain Rear. Does anyone have any other recommendations for a rack to fit a MTB? Any advice in the price range and something that'll let me add a pannier later is very welcome. Thanks.
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02-20-08 | 06:25 AM
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So, I'm finally in the market for a bike rack. Something in the <$50 range. I've eyed a couple Blackburn racks, the EX-1 Expedition and the Mountain Rear. Does anyone have any other recommendations for a rack to fit a MTB? Any advice in the price range and something that'll let me add a pannier later is very welcome. Thanks.
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
02-20-08 | 03:30 PM
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Well, I suppose that budgets are always a little flexible! I ended up getting the OMM Red Rock. I liked that it's weight rating was higher than any other, without spending the cash on a Tubus. Their customer support was very helpful. I sent them pictures of my bike and they responded letting me know that their rack should fit just fine. Should have it tomorrow and I might just post pics Thanks for the advice again.
Thanks for the advice again.
