Racks for my 2015 Volpe
07-16-20 | 07:22 PM
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From: Montreal, QC, Canada
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe
Racks for my 2015 Volpe
I'm planning on doing some bike-packing/long distance riding, looking for suggestions on front and rear racks/panniers... Don't want bottom of the line, but also don't have super high budget, what are your thoughts?
07-17-20 | 11:09 AM
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Tubus racks are a one time purchase.. 4130 steel tube, so fairly light..
the rear stays on for boxed shipping travel to or from the trip .
the Tara front, packs flat off the bike when you remove the front wheel to get it in the carton..
https://www.tubus.com/en/products/
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the rear stays on for boxed shipping travel to or from the trip .
the Tara front, packs flat off the bike when you remove the front wheel to get it in the carton..
https://www.tubus.com/en/products/
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07-17-20 | 09:05 PM
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From: Oregon
The Tubus Cargo Classic rear rack and the Tara front rack work well with the Volpe. They are high quality, durable, and worth the cost. This is a 2013 Volpe with a 2015 fork. It replaced my 2007 Volpe when the frame developed a crack. The 2015 fork replaced the stock fork. Bianchi replacement forks come with uncut steerer tubes, which allows more choices for bar height.
Last edited by Doug64; 07-17-20 at 09:22 PM.
07-18-20 | 07:45 PM
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From: upstate NY
Bikes: Jamis renegade, surly big dummy, giant talon 29er
Dont hear much about Jandd racks but I freaking love mine. I got my first about 12 years ago and it's still in use my surly cross check. I just got a second for my new Jamis last year. I have 2 expedition racks. I also like that they have a flat top, great for strapping things down if needed and at makes a good mud guard.
