Ive looked all over online and did a search here...but i cannot find the dimensions of the Dahon Arclite rack.

I am purchasing a mini folding storage crate that i want to strap to the rack, instead of a trunk bag...and havent received my new Dahon yet.

Could someone please let me know how long and wide the usable top rack space is so i know which size folding storage crate to buy?

Thank you in advance!

Shannon

What is a Dahon Arclite?? I am assumibg not a USA bike. Roger

Google usually helps with these types of questions,...

Dahon Bikes USA - Arclite Aluminum Rack Black (for 20" Wheel)

As for measurements, sorry, I'm unable to provide an answer.

Here's the installation video,...hope it helps a bit.

From looking at the video that rack appears to use the same mounting as the racks on my Boardwalks do. The rack platform flat area on them is 5 inches wide by between 11 and 12 inches long front to back. The only difference I see in the racks is the material made from. Steel on the Boardwalks versus aluminum in the video. Roger

Thanks so much!!! That is exactly what i needed. Just an estimate so i know which size little folding storage crate to buy. I prefer wire baskets and storage crates over bags.

I can measure tomorrow.

Fits in a 15" x 12" x 8" box, I know that. Shio them frequently.

Nice rack. Light and compact.

The only reason I use bags is it rains here fairly often and I use the bikes for getting the mail at are Post Office. I prefer getting home with the mail instead of it blowing in the wind. Crates also work well though. Roger

I used a small front basket and it fit perfectly the long way. The basket nestled in right where the rack curves up. Made for a nice slim profile/footprint. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough space for grocery shopping so I switched to a regular sized milk crate. The crate sits on top of the curves and has to bungee-cord to the hilt to keep it from moving too much. I wish the Dahon rack was completely flat.

Interesting build on your boardwalks with the leather seats that cost nearly the same as the bikes----grin---The bikes look like they get used---sweet---
You probably dropped two pounds with the Litepro seatposts---grin--

I've always liked the look of the thinner tubing in the boardwalk.

The only happy bike is a bike that gets ridden.

The Boardwalks were $65 for the first one and $0 for the second. Both had broken Twist Grip style shifters. Both have had the drive trains up graded because of that to 7 speeds with trigger shifters. Shimano deraileurs with SunRace shifters and freewheels. Original seat posts were aluminum but you are right they were heavier. Generally I ride Brooks and buy used ones when I can. I am going to try a Rivet saddle on one this year. Only difference on them right now is one has Kenda 20 x 1.75 tires and the other has Kenda Kwest 20 x 1.50s. The smaller tires are higher pressure than the big ones are. Bought the first one in May last year and have almost 500 miles on the 2 right now. 3 inchs of snow on the ground right now so it will be about a month before I start riding them again. Roger