Clip-On Rear Racks?
 

Does anyone know of a manufacturer that make 'clip-on' or quick release rear racks? I want to be able to remove the rack easily when I do not need it without having to remove screws and such.

Thank you,

Bruce

Off the top of my head

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cycling-B...item43a521af68

or

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cycling-B...item1c2ab987cf


there are brand name version too, i just used those for example .

I think you're looking for IBERA

You have to get the rack and pack both, the pack won't fit onto a normal rack. I have tha BA-1 pack and I started with the RA-1 monorack that goes on the seatpost but the weight was too high and so I got the RA-5 rack and really like it... the bottom of the pack is rigid and it snaps onto the rack with one latch - much easier than dealing with a bunch of straps. Went to this system after someone stole my saddle bag with flat tire stuff in it.

AHA, found a photo:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-z...0/P8270026.JPG

Edit: I see you want the rack to come off easily rather than for the bag to come off the rack easily. Here's the monopost rack I mentioned above...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s...0/P2240008.JPG

Again, I didn't like this but it's sturdy and it is pretty easy to take off... just one allen bolt.

search term Beam Racks and/or Seatpost Racks. most companies that make rear racks also make beam or seatpost versions.

Blackburn made one that had clips mounted on the eyelets and on the seat tube and it bore the weight of a regular rack. A friend of mine has one but I am not sure whether it is still manufactured.

I think I may have one (brand new) in my collection. Want me to take a look?

Kinda spendy, but the Arkel Randonneur Rack leaves no mounting block or anything else when you remove the rack.

I have the Arkle Randonneur Rack and bag. It attaches to the seat rails and then cantilevers to the seat post,but does not clamp to, but does strap on for stability. I have a carbon seat post and works fine with it since the weight is supported by the seat rails. This does mean no seat bag or seat light. The system works well, but it is expensive and you do feel the weight that high when climbing out of the saddle.

Rixen&Kaul KLICKfix has some really interesting options.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=284550

DS:

Many thanks for your in-depth reply and suggestions. I like the IBERA even though it's the pac that's 'clip-less' and am considering it. As you and the others who accurately wrote, the post mounted models fit the bill but don't have a high weight capacity. I guess in the end four screws are not that big a deal if I want/need to remove the rack at times.

Thanks again and sympathies go out for Craig Elstins.

Bruce

PdxGecko: Thanks for the reply. The Arkle Randonneur Rack is a great design and your right, it's a bit pricey.

BK

I'm going to +1 on the Ibrea stuff.... just got a pair for my son and myself.