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Thank you, I just went back to the webpage:
"Tailfin is compatible with almost all road, hybrid and cyclocross bikes with tyre sizes up to 700Cx35. If your tyre is wider then please message us." |
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Sorta neat, and unique, but I really don't see any advantage over other lightweight racks such as Bontrager's "Backrack Lightweight". In fact the metal construction and attachment means on the Bontrager lead me to think its far more robust. Yea, the Bontrager weighs more at 465g but by the time its all up and ready to roll the roughly 200g savings on the Tailfin is all but meaningless.
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That's exactly where I was headed (Ti Airy) until I saw the Kickstarter.
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Sounds like you really want this, but as an FYI I've been running a Tubus Fly / QR adapter and arkel Drylite panniers. I don't have the exact weights, but sub 1kg, around $200 all in, more versatile and available right now. Been rock solid for over a year and works very well on my small sized ti frame. If you've ever used a Relveate or similar you'll know it's not the same thing as a rack and panniers. The saddlebags have a narrow range of use depending on what you're putting in them. Last edited by BobbyJones; 05-28-2016 at 08:16 PM. |
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I'm curious what the retail price will be. After being burned on a few of the 104 campaigns I've backed, I now attempt to be work the savings over retail into the opportunity cost assessment in backing a campaign. This campaign will certainly succeed at this point. The wise dollar might wait to purchase after the campaign once any manufacturing or design issues are identified.
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Why do we need a carbon fibre rack?
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Cuz it's.....carbon. That's why..what's wrong with you?
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I don't like carbon, there I said it. It's to flexy
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I think bikepacking gear is a lot better answer for touring. I just carry a bag over my shoulder when I'm going to work. Cool idea thought
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My large Ortlieb saddle bag, which is quite small in comparison, is my choice for commuting on the "fast" bike. You can stuffed a surprising amount of clothes, papers, etc. As far as the Tubus goes, you then also have the option of strapping things to the top of the rack, like shoes. The tubus would be a better match for a ti frame I think. |
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I just (finally?) received my Tailfin rack, anyone else get one?
My needs have shifted a bit, as things tend to do in fourteen months, but I'm eager to mount it up and give it a try. Tailfin.jpg |
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In a smaller 1-bedroom in the Twin Cities, I have one built roadie in the storage closet, and my CX/commuter and her bike live on a bike rack in the garage. Each parking stall gets 1 rack. So, right now, I'm not in a position where I will need it or want it, and I guess I agree this won't end up being a huge market, but what the heck. I hope it works out! My concern when seeing this was whether the panniers were clamping to a carbon structure. I will trust carbon for many things, but not where it might get abraded, e.g. by a clamp - my panniers have worn the finish off my steel tubed-rack in a couple spots. Looks like their panniers are not clamping directly to a carbon structure. So, the last point of long-term concern would be where the carbon fork bonds to the alloy seat post clamp - is that going to hold up over time? I bet Calfee or someone could fix that, but a) would it be worse the price, and b) if it fails mid-ride, is there a risk of injuring the rider, anybody nearby, or damaging the bike or anything nearby? |
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