Opinions Needed: Rear Rack on non-Touring Bike

[distanc3]

Hello everyone,

I would like to add a rear rack that can take a pannier about 30lbs. Unfortunately I do not have the funds for a proper touring bike with the tabs and eyelets but I would like to make the best of what I've got.

Any recommendations or tips for my situation?

http://i57.tinypic.com/11l23nl.jpg

**Edit - Came back from the trip, Axiom bag and a MEC Canvas-look-a-like pannier

Installed the rack but it would not clear SKS race blades. I've installed the pannier as farther back to prevent heel strike. Great to have the capacity for a pair of runners and other accessories!
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[mktng]

I used a rack that mounted at rear brake and clamped at rear dropout. Was sturdy. Should easily handle 30lbs. Don't know what brand though, but that'll give you a jump start on your Google search!

[JAGI410]

The Soma Champs Elysses rear rack will fit that bike and still look classy. It's $120.

[pbarry]

A rear rack on a race bike carrying anything over 15-20lbs. is not a fun ride. I've done it a few times over the years. Wheelbase is too short, your heels may hit the panniers, front end too responsive, etc. Check your local CL for a budget vintage touring bike like a Trek 500 series.

[Scooper]

I second looking for a rack that uses a monostay to the rear brake bridge. It's hard to tell from the OP's photo, but if the rear dropouts are Campy 1010 or similar, there are inserts for the dropout cutouts that can be used in lieu of fender/rack eyelets.

This is the Tubus Luna, but Blackburn also made a monostay version.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Waterford%20B07014/TubusLunaRearRack_zpsb8863650.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/BlackburnCustomEyelets_zpsb263ba7c.jpg

Please disregard the prices. ;)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/BlackburnDesignsc1980_zpsc76add65.jpg

[mktng]

If it's a one time thing. It's fine. Don't think he's dedicating this bike to touring. I had a rack on for a 400km ride once on one of my Colnagos. No issues. Felt sluggish, definitely would have felt better on a touring ish bike. But not willing to spend the $$$$ on a bike I'll probably only use once.

[pbarry]

Here's a Trek 420 in your hemisphere. http://sunshine.craigslist.ca/bik/4587638041.html

[fiataccompli]

I am building (actually just finished) a 2nd iteration of a 'race bike' for commuting w/ a rear rack. I concur that loaded it's not a great ride (or at least takes a little getting used to), but it makes an alright alternative to a dedicated touring geometry setup. For upper mounts, I've used rubberized electrical cable straps (like automotive stuff) (something like.....http://www.grainger.com/product/Clamp-1BAC4?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1BAB1_AS02?$smthumb$ but check the size/dia....actually Harbor Freight carries an assortment box) and I suppose the same could be used for the lower mounts?

[christian]

I used to commute on a 83 Trek Sequoia with a rack that I'd carry 25 lbs on. It was way less than fun.

[Hat]

If you're on a budget then the Axiom Streamliner Road DLX is what you want.

[BobbyJones]

Tubus makes adaptors for just this kind of thing:

http://www.tubus.com/product.php?xn=33

[jmoore]

P-clamps are the answer.

[rnhood]

This Bontrager rack & mount would likely be a good solution.

http://www.bontrager.com/products/accessories/racks

[brownhound]

P-clamps are the answer.

I never have luck with P-clamps, especially at that weight. Seem to get a lot of slippage and even have suffered scratching.

[xjoex]

Tubus makes some great fancy clamps. i have used them on tours with no problem.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dt1Jssak0Rk/TdnCLbQUMBI/AAAAAAAADeA/qo_ym-sIPw0/s800/IMG_5178.JPG
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U_CLi-dRE0c/TdnA5TEtTJI/AAAAAAAADdw/3QAz9rAWctU/s800/IMG_5170.JPG

Cheers,
-Joe

[jr59]

this may work

http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/racks/streamliner-series/streamliner-road-dlx/

[palincss]

Hello everyone,

I would like to add a rear rack that can take a pannier about 30lbs. Unfortunately I do not have the funds for a proper touring bike with the tabs and eyelets but I would like to make the best of what I've got.

Any recommendations or tips for my situation?

http://i57.tinypic.com/11l23nl.jpg

Travel lighter. Forget the 30 lb idea. That's entirely the wrong kind of bike for doing that. Your problem has nothing to do with tabs and eyelets, by the way.

[Scooper]

this may work

http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/racks/streamliner-series/streamliner-road-dlx/

Bookmarked for future reference!

[fiataccompli]

Now I'm inspired to weigh my usual commuting bag...maybe I'm carrying a lot less than I think.

[pbarry]

this may work

http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/racks/streamliner-series/streamliner-road-dlx/

Nice features for the $$!

[distanc3]

Thanks everyone for the input.

The Axiom one is bang on with the silver option and available in my LBS.

And here's a dancing banana for the help! :banana:

[weehastogopee]

I'm late, but +1 on the axiom streamliner. I did a tour from socal to vancouver and my buddy had it and we had no problems. He carried more than 30 pounds with an old pinarello race bike.

[mvrider]

The Axiom Streamliner is a great rack for the money. But I found two issues with the rack mounted on my old Trek 5200 for commuting:

1. Heel clearance
With my size 47 shoes and a short chainstay, I had to scoot the panniers all the way back, and figure out a way to keep them there (I think I used cable clamps on the rack).

2. Stability
With the panniers slid all the way back, and carrying 10~15 lbs (just my laptop and some clothes), the rack and bike would wobble over rough surfaces. I never had an accident; it was just disturbing.

Ultimately, I found a great deal on a real touring bike (a Bruce Gordon Rock'N'Road), and commuting was much more enjoyable.

[Ken Robb]

I second the concern about your heels hitting a pannier mounted on a bike with short chainstays. I have carried more than 30 pounds in a BIG saddlebag hanging from loops on my Brooks B-17 and resting on my rear fender or on my Nitto rack on my Rivendell Allrounder and it worked well. I don't know how a race frame would handle that load.

[marciero]

I've used those Tubus adapters that mount on the skewer. In addition to providing a mounting point they also move the panniers back so that heel clearance is increased. That with a brake bridge-mounted rack (eg. Tubus fly) and you're all set!

I've also used saddle bag (Nelson longflap with Bagman support) with about 15-20 lbs (on a steel Colnago) and it does affect the handling for sure. You quickly adapt to it though.

[JER3]

I put one of these Thule Pack & Pedal racks on my wife's mtn bike for commuting and it's worked out great with Ortleib panniers.

http://www.amazon.com/Thule-Pack-Pedal-Tour-Rack/dp/B00ASSOORE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409778911&sr=8-1&keywords=thule+pack+n+pedal

[distanc3]

Got the Axiom Rack, I will have to test if it will clear the sks race blades

Thanks again to the forum members for the recommendation!


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[shovelhd]

You'll be able to pop good wheelies and impress your friends :banana:

[thirdgenbird]

How did this turn out? Looking at the same or a similar rack for a little more relaxed bike.

[distanc3]

How did this turn out? Looking at the same or a similar rack for a little more relaxed bike.

Worked out very well with a pannier from a LBS

http://i57.tinypic.com/a0how1.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/6tfsr8.jpg

[thirdgenbird]

Thanks. I saw some questionable reviews but was wondering if people expected too much. I'm not hoping for touring bike capacity.

My bike does have one set of eyelets on the rear dropouts. Do you see any reason why I couldn't use these over the skewer? It would move the rack up and back slightly.

What bags are those? They look about the right size.