Post a picture of the rear rack on your bike
03-22-09, 07:16 PM
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Yeah, that rack will work. You will be able to shift panniers aft, and the shape of it will keep the panniers from wagging into the rear wheel.
As for going into town and doing some shopping, any sturdy rack will do. Check out the basket / bag panniers, they are great for loading stuff up. Those Topeaks are great for commuters who use a trunk bag, and who need to bring the trunk bag into work - it just slides on and off. Naturally, easy on / easy off is also a benefit if you pop into the stores / malls and don't want to leave your bag outside, but trunk bags usually won't hold as much as a side basket.
And BTW- I am enjoying all the pics, even though I don't have any of my own to offer.
edit: anyone else pick up on the prevalence of topeak road morph pumps in the pics?
As for going into town and doing some shopping, any sturdy rack will do. Check out the basket / bag panniers, they are great for loading stuff up. Those Topeaks are great for commuters who use a trunk bag, and who need to bring the trunk bag into work - it just slides on and off. Naturally, easy on / easy off is also a benefit if you pop into the stores / malls and don't want to leave your bag outside, but trunk bags usually won't hold as much as a side basket.
And BTW- I am enjoying all the pics, even though I don't have any of my own to offer.
edit: anyone else pick up on the prevalence of topeak road morph pumps in the pics?
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03-23-09, 08:02 AM
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Tubus Cargo rear (80+ lb capacity)/Tara front (30+ lb capacity)
Tubus Vega (50+ lb capacity)
Delta Disc rack for bikes that have disc mounts and no rack mounts.
Another Disc rack but it has since been changed to an Old Man Mountain (but I don't have pictures).
Tubus Vega (50+ lb capacity)
Delta Disc rack for bikes that have disc mounts and no rack mounts.
Another Disc rack but it has since been changed to an Old Man Mountain (but I don't have pictures).
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03-23-09, 09:45 AM
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A picture of my rack? Kinda personal request....
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03-23-09, 09:53 AM
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Not a rack, per se, but it works well - dress shoes in one side, clothes in the other (in a small messenger bag), and the book bag on top.
03-23-09, 01:46 PM
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Giant owes you royalties - your Salsa (?) LaCruz looks almost identical to my Giant Seek1. Nice!!!!!
Giant owes you royalties - your Salsa (?) LaCruz looks almost identical to my Giant Seek1. Nice!!!!!
03-23-09, 06:37 PM
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Alfster,
who makes that rack?
who makes that rack?
03-23-09, 07:31 PM
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03-26-09, 01:24 PM
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My rack has never been empty.
502 mi camping tour complete 3/26/09
https://www.ebikestop.com/topeak_beam...mes-RK2541.php
502 mi camping tour complete 3/26/09
https://www.ebikestop.com/topeak_beam...mes-RK2541.php
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screwdriver - you get a rack yet?
03-30-09, 12:39 PM
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03-31-09, 06:49 AM
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Topeak Tourist DX on a Trek Soho S
Yes, I've since fixed the fender clearance issues.
03-31-09, 11:09 AM
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I am a bit surprised that nobody has shown the rack that I have installed.
This is the Bontrager Back Rack II, and it uses the Interchange System, allowing quick change of components. I only have a basket right now, but am looking to get panniers and possibly a city bag.
This is the Bontrager Back Rack II, and it uses the Interchange System, allowing quick change of components. I only have a basket right now, but am looking to get panniers and possibly a city bag.
03-31-09, 12:13 PM
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I am a bit surprised that nobody has shown the rack that I have installed.
This is the Bontrager Back Rack II, and it uses the Interchange System, allowing quick change of components. I only have a basket right now, but am looking to get panniers and possibly a city bag.
This is the Bontrager Back Rack II, and it uses the Interchange System, allowing quick change of components. I only have a basket right now, but am looking to get panniers and possibly a city bag.
05-09-09, 02:34 PM
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There are some might fine looking rack here but I had to settle for a SUNLITE. I appreicate all of the pictures.
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