Randonnee rear carrier

[merckx]

I am searching for a small rear rack to carry a small rack top bag. The style I'm interested in is like the Velo Orange Constructeur rear carrier that attaches to just the rear drop out and top of fender (not on the seat stay). Are there any other options available beside the VO model?

[fiamme red]

Soma sells such a rack, but it attaches to the brake bridge rather than the fender.

http://store.somafab.com/sochelrera.html

[bobswire]

Soma sells such a rack, but it attaches to the brake bridge rather than the fender.

http://store.somafab.com/sochelrera.html

http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-28910-soma-champs-elysees-racks.aspx

[merckx]

Thanks for the tip on the Soma. Any others without resorting to custom?

[JLP]

Or ditch the rack entirely....?

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Seat-Bags

[Netdewt]

Or ditch the rack entirely....?

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Seat-Bags

This is what I will do, probably, unless I want panniers.

[merckx]

Or ditch the rack entirely....?

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Seat-Bags

But that is not very French!

[fiamme red]

But that is not very French!Would a Berthoud saddlebag be large enough?

[commonguy001]

One more option (also not very French) is a Carradice large saddle bag with Bagman support system.
They also make a saddlebag clamp if you're not running a brooks type saddle.

[merckx]

Would a Berthoud saddlebag be large enough?

I think 5L would be enough which is what the small rack top bag capacity is. As far as a saddle bag,I would prefer not to have that much weight hanging on the saddle and post.

[fiamme red]

I think 5L would be enough which is what the small rack top bag capacity is. As far as a saddle bag,I would prefer not to have that much weight hanging on the saddle and post.I have a Berthoud racktop bag and don't like it very much. It only attaches to the rack with two straps and it flops around (fore-aft movement). I greatly prefer a Carradice.

[merckx]

I have a Berthoud racktop bag and don't like it very much. It only attaches to the rack with two straps and it flops around (fore-aft movement). I greatly prefer a Carradice.

Interesting information and good to know. I'll proceed cautiously. Thanks.

[merckx]

Maybe the Acorn medium saddle bag will be sufficient.

[donevwil]

Merckx, I've got one of the VO racks I never used and would gladly sell. It was intended for a commuter that went a different direction. Although it looks great an initial mock-up proved it wasn't the best solution for my existing Ortlieb panniers.

[RFC]

One more option (also not very French) is a Carradice large saddle bag with Bagman support system.
They also make a saddlebag clamp if you're not running a brooks type saddle.


I really like this system. There are a variety of Carradice bags that fit.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0189r_zps56515679.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0189r_zps56515679.jpg.html)

[cp43]

Or ditch the rack entirely....?

https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/Seat-Bags

Revelate stuff is top notch. I would consider ease of access of the items in the seat bags though. With the roll top closure, getting things in and out quickly isn't going to be easy. That's not to say it's not a good option, just that it might not be the right bag for this application. If you're going to pair it with a handlebar bag for the easy to get stuff, the Revelate seat bag may be just the ticket.

On my rando bike I use an Arkel rack top bag (http://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categories/seat-bags-trunk-bags/tailrider.html). I like that I can quickly unzip the top, and get to everything inside.

Chris

[oldpotatoe]

I am searching for a small rear rack to carry a small rack top bag. The style I'm interested in is like the Velo Orange Constructeur rear carrier that attaches to just the rear drop out and top of fender (not on the seat stay). Are there any other options available beside the VO model?

How much weightage do you want to carry?

http://moots.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/moots-tailgator-system

[bobswire]

I'm all ready for the Not so Great Divide.

http://i59.tinypic.com/jr8fic.jpg

[JLP]

But that is not very French!

Funny, but I just had my bike on a brevet in France, and the Revelate bag was a big hit with the locals. But, yeah, I run it with a frame bag as well for all the things I want to reach while riding. Of course, there is no right answer...

[RobJ]

The Arkel Randonneur racks have also received excellent reviews. Looking at one myself.

http://www.arkel-od.com/us/all-categories/bicycle-bike-pannier-rack/arkel-randonneur-rack.html

[FL_MarkD]

The Arkel Randonneur rack is very impressive. Thanks for posting.