Anyone using the VO Constructeur Rear Rack?
10-29-10 | 09:20 AM
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Anyone using the VO Constructeur Rear Rack?
I think this is a nice looking rack paired with their fenders. Anyone know the max load for this?
Any other comments about the Constructeur Rack are welcomed...
Any other comments about the Constructeur Rack are welcomed...
10-29-10 | 11:36 AM
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definitely not for heavy loading. french constructeur rear racks are more for holding the fender than actually carrying weight. you might as well get something a bit more useful. If need something fancy and shiny, get a nitto.
10-29-10 | 04:45 PM
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If you're looking for an attractive, very solid rack that compliments classic looking fenders, I'd second the suggestion to consider Nitto. I use this one:
https://www.rivbike.com/products/show...k-nitto/20-022and I'm very satisfied. It's beautifully done -- better fillets than on most bike frames these days. No rust. Rock solid, even with a decent load. The platform is long enough that you can position bags in many different ways. A plus to the triangulation is that you can usually locate a pannier so that one of the struts prevents it from shifting fore and aft. Very nice.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/show...k-nitto/20-022and I'm very satisfied. It's beautifully done -- better fillets than on most bike frames these days. No rust. Rock solid, even with a decent load. The platform is long enough that you can position bags in many different ways. A plus to the triangulation is that you can usually locate a pannier so that one of the struts prevents it from shifting fore and aft. Very nice.
10-29-10 | 05:47 PM
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oh come on it should be fine carrying 25lbs. It's hell of a lot stronger than an old Pletscher rack and I toured for a month with one of those.
10-29-10 | 06:04 PM
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Then again, a mid sized saddlebag and a pair of front painners is all you need for many tours.
10-29-10 | 07:44 PM
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actually, i think it's a very strong rack, designed for holding panniers. it is made of stainless steel tubing, with generous stays and thick brackets. the fact that they hold the fender is just a nice extra touch. i'm considering getting one. it's the perfect match to their front porteur rack, which i have, and that is one strong rack.
10-30-10 | 01:38 AM
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They don't give a lot of detail on tubing weight etc... But the design is way stronger than say a tubus duo or ergo. Those are front racks, and whether "indestructible" or not they are limited to 15 kg, but if the Constructor racks are made of 3/8" tubing they should be stronger than that.
