Can you rack a Yeti? - Surly you can ;-)

[yeti-man]

Next year I am going on a +/-3500km long bicycle adventure... and to do this in style I just have to go on one of my Yetis. I have choosen the disc FRO http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=156475 . The plan was to use a Cannondale, but I rather choose a rigid 4130 randonneur . The rack choosen for the job was easy - Surly Racks (Ragley Rack em up from CRC at 60% of the Surlys price)

Only need some rack mounts brazed on the frame and fork.

I have swapped the Answer TaperLite with a early Nitto sweptback handlebars

 

[Retro Spud]

You're one crazy Viking !

Love or hate what you do to Yeti's, I don't think you can ever be accused of following the masses. . . or owning a garage queen.

Big Respect.

 

[KDM]

Don't do it!

Get some old man mountain racks as they use the skewers as attachment. Far cheaper than the path your going on http://www.oldmanmountain.com/

 

[yeti-man]

Don't do it!

Get some old man mountain racks as they use the skewers as attachment. Far cheaper than the path your going on http://www.oldmanmountain.com/

Totally lame design if you ask me. So if you have to detach the wheels the racks comes off all dingeling dangling. And more important - they look awful!

Sorry!

 

[merckx]

may i suggest thumb shifters for the long expedition and peace of mind?

(minimal small moving parts)

 

[beepbeep]

Supercool! Although you should change the name from FRO to FAO (For Adventuring Only)...

That front tyre's looking a bit tight in there, but liking the ballon-tyre look.

 

[Retro Spud]

Supercool! Although you should change the name from FRO to FAO (For Adventuring Only)...

The more I look at this post, the more I smile..

Its just so wrong, akin to sticking a towing bracket on a Aston Martin DB7... but at the same time its going to be the coolest touring bike ever.

ha det gøy

 

[yeti-man]

ha det gøy

:xmas-big-grin:

 

[beepbeep]

Its just so wrong, akin to sticking a towing bracket on a Aston Martin D7...

Or a hot rod perhaps....?

 

[Coleman]

YAKs had rack mounts fitted as standard so why not?

These are built like tanks anyway - hardly lightweights - will make a great tourer