lightweight commute...with rack
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sswiss
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thanks for all the input.
I can't find any reference to a rack on a Giant cadex cfm - so guessing that is out as I don't want to tinker too much with mounting mechanisms. Still veering toward a slightly disheveled but solid dynatech/m-trax.....plenty of time though -things could change
I can't find any reference to a rack on a Giant cadex cfm - so guessing that is out as I don't want to tinker too much with mounting mechanisms. Still veering toward a slightly disheveled but solid dynatech/m-trax.....plenty of time though -things could change
Just been doing some googling and came across a few options:
Create a rack mount on your seat stay:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-clamp-set-for-seat-stay-mounting/
And what I was considering - using the fork clamps around teh seal post to create a rack mounting point:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-lm-1-mounting-set-for-forks-wo-eyelets/
What do we think to these options?
Create a rack mount on your seat stay:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-clamp-set-for-seat-stay-mounting/
And what I was considering - using the fork clamps around teh seal post to create a rack mounting point:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-lm-1-mounting-set-for-forks-wo-eyelets/
What do we think to these options?
They all work - fine for panniers up to 10-15kg. Seatpost mounts are best with a good solid (non-exotic) seatpost.
I'd never put a child seat onto a post rack. There again, my preference was a child trailer, which gave 6 years of great service. With a trailer the handling is unaltered, the child is protected from the elements and can (will!) sleep.
I'd never put a child seat onto a post rack. There again, my preference was a child trailer, which gave 6 years of great service. With a trailer the handling is unaltered, the child is protected from the elements and can (will!) sleep.
I have a 1990 Pine Mountain and had a rack on it for a short while. I have small, size 8, feet and I used to clip my heels on the panniers - so perhaps look for some that are shaped with the front lower corner missing. Most MTBs have fairly short chain stays, around 425mm, whereas 26" wheel touring bike tend to have them 445mm or longer, so the heel clipping issue may be a problem on quite a few bikes.
With the panniers heavily loaded, the Marin wasn't particularly nice to ride, the front felt light and the steering a bit odd. My low-end mid 90s Claude Buttler is better heavily loafed, but still not great. I haven't tried it but having front panniers as well might help balance things up a bit, but I'm guessing that ultimately, something that was dsigned for load lugging from the outset may still be best of all.
With the panniers heavily loaded, the Marin wasn't particularly nice to ride, the front felt light and the steering a bit odd. My low-end mid 90s Claude Buttler is better heavily loafed, but still not great. I haven't tried it but having front panniers as well might help balance things up a bit, but I'm guessing that ultimately, something that was dsigned for load lugging from the outset may still be best of all.
