Matthew: I've used the Nitto big back rack (the older one, not the current one with the 2nd set of bars), another Nitto (forget the number) that does have the lower bars, and the Tubus Cosmo. Also numerous cheap aluminum (c)racks as I climbed the learning curve. Good quality steel racks are all similar in cost so it comes down to what features your friend needs for his specific loads. Nitto & Tubus both have good mounting hardware and are simple to install.
If it's not too late, check out the Touring Store sale referenced elsewhere on this thread. Wayne is a great guy with good information and excellent service. I've gotten a few things from him over the years and if he has something on sale, it'll take a lot of searching to find a better price. dougP On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 1:50:32 PM UTC-7, Mathew Greiner wrote: > Questions about racks. Answers and offers to sell used good ones are both > useful responses. > > My friend's cheaper aluminum rack broke and he's looking to replace it > with something better. He commutes most days with a pair of Arkel panniers > and a suit in a suit bag (like a durable, zippered one that probably came > with one of his suits). So far he's had the bags on his rear rack with the > suit bag folded in half or thirds and draped over the top. > > The Nitto Big Rear Rack seems like a slam dunk, but I think he needs to > know there isn't an equally good option for a little less. How are people's > experiences with things like the Nitto R-15, The Nitto Campee*, Tubus > Cargo/Logo/Vega, Surly Nice Racks, etc? If anyone knows much about the Velo > Orange Rear Campeur, that's an option, too. > > I think a lighter rear rack just for the suit and front low riders for the > panniers might be a nice option, but that's as expensive or more, and the > tops of the panniers are no longer supporting the suit (they kind of extend > the deck of the rack as he uses it now). The Nitto Big Front Rack might > also be interesting, as his bike has a lower trail and reportedly rides > well with weight in the front. > > What other options might you all experience with to accommodate a similar > load? > > * Also please help me be less confused. There are Nitto MT Campees (for a > 26" wheel?), Nitto Campees (R20?) that go for about $150, and then Nitto > Campees with low rider attachments for front or rear that go for $280. Will > the regular ones ($150) accommodate panniers? Why must they all have the > same name? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
