If it were me, I would probably choose between the racks Riv sells. If I was going to use the rear rack as a saddlebag support and random whatever items, I would go with the Pletscher. If I was going to run full panniers, I'd pony up for the Nitto Longboy Longstay.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2:32:27 PM UTC-7, Wayne Naha wrote: > > With regards to the geometry of the Clem, particularly the chain stay > length, does anyone anticipate trouble fitting a rear rack on their Clem? > I'm thinking that because of the extra chain stay length, any rear rack > mounting would be a bit more unwieldily, having more sway. Thoughts? > > On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 10:22:31 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: >> >> Hello folks, >> I am contemplating some racks for my upcoming Clem, and I'd love to get >> recommendations for some economic, hard working front and rear racks. Up >> until now, my sights were set on the Pletscher rack from Riv. But after >> some looking around, this one from Velo Orange caught my eye: Dajia >> Cycleworks Stainless Steel Rear Expedition Rack >> <http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/dajia-stainless-steel-rear-expedition-rack.html>. >> >> Anyone ever use this? Only $20 more than the Pletscher, and stainless >> steel to boot! Alas, there is no matching front rack, but the VO >> Constructeur Front Rack >> <http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-constructeur-front-rack.html> >> seems >> nice. I really like the VO Porteur Rack >> <http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-porteur-rack.html>, >> >> but it is a little pricey. Also, given that the Clem has (I am assuming >> here) a mid-to-high trail fork, is it practical to put so much load on the >> front? Does "low trail = big front load" imply "high trail = mostly rear >> load"? I would be using this mainly for errand running and grocery >> getting. No long tours planned, but the racks should be applicable for >> that as well. Has anyone else considered how best to rack and load the >> Clem or Clementine? I'd love to hear thoughts, suggestions, etc. Thanks! >> > -- 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.
