Recommendations for Seat post Rack and trunk bag.
 

Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum but I thought that this may be the place to find recommendations for a seat post rack. I some commuting and very light touring this summer. I will be using my road bike and it does not have eyelets for a rear rack so I am looking for a seat post rack, I don't think that a quick release is too important, but I am looking for a clamp that will not scratch the seat post. I was thinking about the Axiom flip flop rack, but the clamp looks like it will scratch the seat post.

I am also looking for a trunk bag that is long enough for big shoes, I have old Jandd and Wheelsmith trunk bags but they are not long enough for my size 12 shoes.

So can someone provide some recommendations for the rack and trunk bag or possibly some other options?

I have thought about

1) saddle bags
2) Ortlieb quick release mounts for a rear rack but it seems make fixing a rear flat tire cumbersome.

A question before the recommendations start flowing- is there any way to avoid carrying the shoes?

I'd get another bike or use p-clips before using a seatpost rack again. Worst idea for a bike ever.

I have a Topeak beam rack I use on my mountain bikes. When attached correctly it won't sway. It's ok but not my first choice.

I'd look into p clamps for a full rack though.

Since I will do some light touring, at times I will need to carry the shoes and light gear from the drop point to the hotel. I need to carry a separate pair of shoes.

I have many bikes but I would like to use my road bike for some of the commuting and light touring instead of the heavier loaded touring bike. But thanks for the idea, always need another bike.

Arkel randonneur rear rack hands down! A bit pricy but well made, easy on and off, and won't mark the bike. From there you can use their rear bag or pretty much any other top mounting bag.

If you weren't touring and just wanted something light - I'd suggest a small drybag and some velcro. The smallest drybag I have will clip around the seatstays and a velco strap pulls the top against the back of the seat via the rear seat rails.

The Arkel rear trunk bag will definately handle the shoe thing, but personally I think you'd be better to look at a shoe/pedal combination that lets you leave a second pair of shoes at home.

Shimano makes several models of SPD shoes that are flexible enough to walk in - but they need to be matched with a larger platform clipless pedal for maximum performance.

I've got the Topeak MTX trunk bag. Ran it for a long while with the seat post mount. Did alright, but could never truly get it so tight that it wouldn't sway when I went around curves.
Ultimately went with another bike for commuting, where I made sure that it had eyelets for rack mounting.

If you do decide to go with the seat post mounting, keep in mind that at least Topeak (and I assume others as well) recommend NOT using it if you have a carbon seat post.

Agree also with the comments about SPDs. Really like the fact that I can walk around in them, without worrying about scratching up floors in the hotel.

+1

Klick Fix makes a Seat post mount, and a Backpack. or shoulder bag to fit onto the mount ..

the beam rack variant , the other type, some have 2 wire loops facing down,
and take a small pannier set. Convenience, Some bags are made paired together..

I have a Topeak MTX rack and slide my trunkbag into place. Big one with drop down panniers for clothes, shoes, lunch, or a smaller trunkbag for around the neighborhood.