What size rear rack do I need?
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What size rear rack do I need?
I am interested in purchasing a light weight rear rack that is compatible with a men's XL Cannondale Quick 5 with disc brakes.
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Originally Posted by Buckster37
I am interested in purchasing a light weight rear rack that is compatible with a men's XL Cannondale Quick 5 with disc brakes.
As for the rack, Tubus is expensive but stiffer and better in the long run.
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As @cyccommute suggested, assuming the brake calipers are inside the rear triangle, then a great number of racks will work.
Looking at photos, it appears as if the bike should have both upper and lower rack mounts which makes it easier.
It also looks like the lower rack mount point is about 1" to 1 1/2" above the axle. That means that a rack designed for a 26" wheel may fit the bike quite well, but the size won't make a big difference.
I prefer the "touring" style racks that have some kind of rear support to keep panniers from flopping into the wheel.
Looking at photos, it appears as if the bike should have both upper and lower rack mounts which makes it easier.
It also looks like the lower rack mount point is about 1" to 1 1/2" above the axle. That means that a rack designed for a 26" wheel may fit the bike quite well, but the size won't make a big difference.
I prefer the "touring" style racks that have some kind of rear support to keep panniers from flopping into the wheel.
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Originally Posted by Buckster37
Thanks for the responses. One quick edit: I actually have an XL Quick 4 (not 5). Should that make a difference?
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I prefer the "touring" style racks that have some kind of rear support to keep panniers from flopping into the wheel.
Before the tandem I found my bags had to be almost entirely outside the wheelbase on a 26in MTB.
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Just about any rack should work. Assuming a newer model bike,the flat mount brake should make it simple. You won’t need any kind of spacer or adapter. If you do need an adapter, I would still suggest any rack while using this adapter. It allows for more flexibility over other kinds of disc racks.
As for the rack, Tubus is expensive but stiffer and better in the long run.
As for the rack, Tubus is expensive but stiffer and better in the long run.
My only change would be to have the rear light mount location a bit inboard of the rear of the top platform of the rack to better protect the light.
