I'm looking for a rear rack to fit over a 26" wheel. It seems that most rear racks are made for 700c wheels and the result is a huge gap between the top of the wheel and the rack. I realize that functionally this makes no difference, but I'm not liking the aesthetics of the huge gap. I had ordered the Tubus Light-it rack in the 26" size but it turned out to be only millimeters different from the 28" rack they make. Can anyone suggest a brand or model that might fit the bill (or wheel in this case).

Many thanks,
Burlappy in Toronto

I got a Bontrager for my Fisher. If I recall, the model is specificly made for mountain bikes, and is available in two basic sizes that correspond to ranges of frame sizes. Here's how it looks on the bike:

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried this Bontrager rack but it still leaves a significant clearance between the top of the wheel and the rack. This photo is with my current rack to illustrate the gap that I'm trying to eliminate.

Mudguards use some of that space.. I'd use a good amount of clearance

over the tire, for snow , and slush, encountered in your winter commute.

Jandd or Blackburn? It maybe that the racks are designed with that much clearance for a reason? Also the eyelet mounting points play into it. FWIW I just checked a couple of pictures of my Giant Iguana, the Blackburn rack sits the closest to the wheel, the Jandd is way up. Doesn't bother me at all.

I have used both in the past with no problems and they were specifically sized for a 26" wheel.

Aaron

Jandd Expedition Racks

Blackburn Rack