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View Poll Results: Which rack? | |||
full | 0 | 0% | |
canti | 5 | 31.25% | |
mid-fork | 10 | 62.50% | |
porteur | 1 | 6.25% | |
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll |
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Which style front rack?
I am looking for the right front rack. I've pored over all the options but I can't decide, so I thought I'd check with the collective. I'm not probably doing fully loaded touring on this bike, but I want to have some flexibility. Weight is not a huge concern - I know it'll be a heavy bike. Front load capacity of the bike is supposedly 20lb. I really like Rando bags and would like to run one full time.
Full rack (Nitto, Surly, etc) - pannier ability built in, expensive, big Canti rack (Nitto, VO) - very small, cheap, keeps fork bosses free for lowrider rack Mid-fork rack (Nitto M1/M18) - may take some custom work, possibly sturdier, mid range cost Porteur (VO, Pass&Stow) - huge platform, heavy, big, possible pannier capability, expensive, bags for them are ugly (IMO) Another side question. In your experience, is a decaleur needed? Last edited by Netdewt; 07-08-2014 at 04:06 PM. |
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I'm inexperienced but voting the mid-fork style.
Its small but still carries the bag you want. Unlike the canti rack, it will work on a future disc frame that you may want. |
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However the canti rack keeps options open for this bike, to use low-riders.
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I voted mid, because of you wanting to use a rando box bag all the time.
Ir it was mine, I would want a porteur type that I could use front bags on. Like this; http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...teur-rack.html |
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As to whether you need a decaleur: depends on the size of the bag. The small bags don't need one, the larger ones do. If you can rule out the tiny size bag based on your needs, then the size of the bag you get is largely determined by the distance between the rack and the decaleur. Mostly there isn't much adjustability in decaleurs; you have a basically fixed amount of space and you buy the bag of the right size to fill the available space.
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Apropos of porteur racks: almost certainly this bike wasn't designed to use one and if you did use one you almost certainly wouldn't be happy.
It doesn't make much difference whether you mount a small rack off canti posts or off fork braze-ons, other than that chances are you might be able to get a stock rack to fit the canti posts; but if you're going to get a custom rack made to fit this bicycle anyway, it doesn't matter in terms of function which way you go. |
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I wouldn't be able to afford a full custom rack, it would be a Nitto M18 (very adjustable but I might need extended arms) or one of the other mini racks and I'd hope to be able to bend the rack to fit (notice how much lower my mid-fork bosses are vs. the one below). Either way, the canti rack sounds easier. Last edited by Netdewt; 07-08-2014 at 02:22 PM. |
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Loading it up with boxes and heavy type loads like a true porter is without question not what that bike was meant to do. |
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I really like how this thing is coming together btw. The pictures look great. You were lucky this frame was too short for me Last edited by thirdgenbird; 07-08-2014 at 02:27 PM. |
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I'm also torn between a canti mount or low riders.
I use low riders on two bikes, my Hollands and my Fargo. On the Fargo, I also use a Revelate Tangle and a Pika. I don't need a bar bag, as I use a Gas Tank and a mountain feed bag. On the John Hollands I use Frost River bags in addition to the Tubus low riders. A Sawbill Trail and a Caribou Trail are perfect for this frameset. Think light weight. On my Bilenky though I use a Nitto canti mount with a Swift Ozette. This bike has the right geo to put on a larger rando bag. It rides/handles like a champ. Here is what I would do with a Space Horse. I would go really light with a small rando bag. The Space Horse is going to handle like a truck if you aren't careful with too much weight. Don't get carried away with size! |
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you probably want a decaleur to help keep the rando bag in place if you're going to be putting anywhere near 20lbs of stuff in it.
i have a small ozette with a VO decaleur and it is SOLID! |
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The Paul Gino may work with the rack support sandwiched between it and the fork. But still, what do I gain from the mid-fork mount (besides possible future compatibility)? Also, the VO canti mount is $100 with integrated decaleur. If I need a decaleur, it might be the way to go. Quote:
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I would do the M18 and put and rando bag on it. I have been fine without a decalleur but I dont care that much stuff on it.
I use the velcro and then use the hoops for the shoulder bag and run these through them and the rack http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 its a black bag (large swift ozette) and you can barelly see the straps. Works really well, bounces a bit on bumps but on nice road its solid. I have no problem putting a decalleur on it but I really have not seen the need yet. Last edited by R3awak3n; 07-08-2014 at 05:04 PM. |
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This Racktime Topit apparently mounts to the mid fork bosses and fork crown. Doesn't look so bad... a little more modern than the Nitto and VO racks.
Found in this very complete article about mid fork / low-rider mounted racks: http://twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/...d-fork-bosses/ Last edited by Netdewt; 07-08-2014 at 05:14 PM. |
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