Does Kanga Rack Require Mount?
05-10-18, 10:13 AM
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Does Kanga Rack Require Mount?
Hi guys,
I'm looking at the Kanga rack for the front of a Dahon. All of a sudden I realize that the rack itself might not be enough. Does it require some kind of mounting bracket? I keep hearing about this Klickfix. What are the options here?
If it does require a mount, that seems to jack the price of this add-on up considerably. I'd like to hear workarounds...that don't involve duct tape.
Thanks!
I'm looking at the Kanga rack for the front of a Dahon. All of a sudden I realize that the rack itself might not be enough. Does it require some kind of mounting bracket? I keep hearing about this Klickfix. What are the options here?
If it does require a mount, that seems to jack the price of this add-on up considerably. I'd like to hear workarounds...that don't involve duct tape.
Thanks!
05-10-18, 12:17 PM
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yes, it needs a mount. I got my kanga and mount from thorusa; great people to work with. If memory serves, there's the Tern branded truss, which is klickfix compatible. I dunno if its still the best choice for the Kanga, but Thor would know. It's a good rack. Thanks to the Tern truss it does stick out a bit more than I'd like when folded. But not so much so as to be really problematic.
They also have a competing mount/rack combo from Dahon. I don't recall that being a choice at the time; so I didn't strive to do a comparison. Either I'd missed the possibility, or its newer ;>
https://thorusa.com/accessories/baskets.htm . I've got the tern+kanga as illustrated on this page.
I should say, get something like a small duffle (Matador makes a killer packable one). The kanga shape doesn't lend itself to just bunging a typical shopping bag. My various panniers don't really attach to it either, but duffle bags are perfect.
They also have a competing mount/rack combo from Dahon. I don't recall that being a choice at the time; so I didn't strive to do a comparison. Either I'd missed the possibility, or its newer ;>
https://thorusa.com/accessories/baskets.htm . I've got the tern+kanga as illustrated on this page.
I should say, get something like a small duffle (Matador makes a killer packable one). The kanga shape doesn't lend itself to just bunging a typical shopping bag. My various panniers don't really attach to it either, but duffle bags are perfect.
Last edited by Khb; 05-10-18 at 12:55 PM. Reason: added info
05-10-18, 01:33 PM
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Klick fix is German like Ortlieb.. as far as I can tell Velofred is the US Importer
and retailer..
KF can supply both but they don't call it a Kanga rack
does he sell thru Amazon?,
you have to look, it's not my job.
and retailer..
KF can supply both but they don't call it a Kanga rack
does he sell thru Amazon?,
you have to look, it's not my job.
05-10-18, 01:52 PM
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Someone who has used both the Dahon truss/rack and/or basket and the Tern/Kanga (Thor?) would be great to have a side by side review. If someone sent me the Dahon setup I could do the review (although my daily ride is a Stromer, I do have a Dahon Speed D7 handy) ;>
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Thor sells both the Tern truss and the Kanga rack (which comes with the Klickflix; dunno if they get it from Velofred ... doesn't matter to me as the user ;>).
05-10-18, 05:38 PM
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I have used the Tern Luggage Trus (TLT) , versions I and II, and the Tern Kanga Rack for the last four years. The Rack mounts on a Klickfix caddy, any Klickfix caddy. The TLT bolts on to the Dahon front block, and has a Klickfix caddy at the other end. They are both quite decent, and not too expensive. 7kg limit on the Truss, though.
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TLT I with Ortlieb bag
TLT II with Ortlieb bag
TLT I with Kanga Rack & 20L and 8L dry-bags
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TLT II with Kanga Rack & 18L dry-bag
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TLT I with Ortlieb bag
TLT II with Ortlieb bag
TLT I with Kanga Rack & 20L and 8L dry-bags
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TLT II with Kanga Rack & 18L dry-bag
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05-14-18, 08:31 AM
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05-14-18, 06:02 PM
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