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trigger 03-29-12 01:16 PM

How much of a PITA is a rear rack with track ends
 
Hey there folks.

I've got a nice SS cross bike with track ends, and it's going to be forced into duty as my daily commuter until I can save for something more appropriate - probably a cross bike with gears.

Anyway, I have it set up with fenders right now that I can easily break away from the frame to remove the rear wheel. How much of a PITA is it going to be to change a flat (which I tend to get only rarely) if I put a rack on there as well? Is there way to install the rack that'll make it easier? I do NOT want a seatpost mounted platform / rack thingy, but a real rack.

I'm thinking of the Axiom Streamliner ... http://www.axiomgear.com/products/ge...iner-road-dlx/

hamfoh 03-29-12 01:32 PM

unless you're hauling 25-30+ lbs -- get the soma porteur rack for the front, goes onto the axles :)

thomr 03-29-12 02:35 PM

I take my back wheel off constantly, the rack is nowhere near getting in the way. I'm running pretty big tires too...


Originally Posted by trigger (Post 14032091)
Hey there folks.

I've got a nice SS cross bike with track ends, and it's going to be forced into duty as my daily commuter until I can save for something more appropriate - probably a cross bike with gears.

Anyway, I have it set up with fenders right now that I can easily break away from the frame to remove the rear wheel. How much of a PITA is it going to be to change a flat (which I tend to get only rarely) if I put a rack on there as well? Is there way to install the rack that'll make it easier? I do NOT want a seatpost mounted platform / rack thingy, but a real rack.

I'm thinking of the Axiom Streamliner ... http://www.axiomgear.com/products/ge...iner-road-dlx/


ianjk 03-29-12 02:41 PM

I have a slight issue with my rack bolts interfering with the track nuts. Basically have to take the nuts almost all the way off to get the wheel out and have to be careful with chain length as there is about 1/8" of track end that I cannot use.

Leukybear 03-29-12 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by hamfoh (Post 14032167)
unless you're hauling 25-30+ lbs -- get the soma porteur rack for the front, goes onto the axles :)

This looks great; I only wish velo orange's porteur rack had axle mounts instead of fender mounts =/

trigger 03-29-12 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by thomr (Post 14032484)
I take my back wheel off constantly, the rack is nowhere near getting in the way. I'm running pretty big tires too...

Nice. This is the answer I was hoping to get. :thumb: The bike has one eyelet at the rear, so axles aren't an issue, and the rack I linked to can be mounted to the brake bridge. Neat. I'll be running 28s, so hopefully things'll work out fine.

Soil_Sampler 03-29-12 05:58 PM

singolo
 
easier on some...

http://gallery.me.com/timporter1/100...G_2011/web.jpg

hamfoh 03-31-12 01:29 AM


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 14032607)
This looks great; I only wish velo orange's porteur rack had axle mounts instead of fender mounts =/

I love mine, took it off temporarily to disband 'townie mode' for some faster riding since I got rid of my gold frame, but hoping to find another bike to throw it on

unfortunately I don't think I have a photo of it without waste blocking the view of it
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/leader-72...on-4166_14.jpg

AEO 03-31-12 06:46 AM

It's not the rack that gets in the way. It's the fender.


Originally Posted by ianjk (Post 14032512)
I have a slight issue with my rack bolts interfering with the track nuts. Basically have to take the nuts almost all the way off to get the wheel out and have to be careful with chain length as there is about 1/8" of track end that I cannot use.

use shorter bolts?

JesusBananas 03-31-12 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by AEO (Post 14039702)
It's not the rack that gets in the way. It's the fender.

I don't have issues with fender or rack?

/Redline 925

Saddle Up 03-31-12 04:12 PM

I did a blog post some time ago...http://saddleupbike.blogspot.ca/2010...ear-rider.html

AEO 03-31-12 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by JesusBananas (Post 14040606)
I don't have issues with fender or rack?

/Redline 925

full coverage? fat tires?

otherwise, it must be a good design.

broakland 04-09-12 07:41 AM

If you care about handling of your bicycle at all: what kind of noob recommends rack in the front instead of the back? Obviously the back rack is superior when it comes to maneuverability

hamfoh 04-09-12 07:43 AM

hence the disclaimer about weight loads.

I prefer front racks, seeing as I'm (nor is the OP) not touring on a track bike, and since he didn't have eyelets, that's just another reason why I recommended him the soma, since he seemed to have no trouble locating a rear one on his own :)

he should just grab this
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...43089955_n.jpg

trigger 04-09-12 08:53 AM

*she*

But thanks. I've managed to sort it out, though I'm also considering just putting my SSCX back in full cross mode and getting something more appropriate for commuting. Dunno. But I'm sorted for now, thanks.


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