On Tue, 2009-12-01 at 12:24 -0800, Michael Glaser wrote: > I just installed a set of Honjo fenders on my 700c AHH with center- > pull brakes. The "nose" of the front fender is significantly longer > than the nose of the SKS/Esge fender it's replacing, and I've noticed > a bit of sway. In fact, it bounces against the tire when I ride over > rough pavement. I've been considering a front rack for some time, but > I really need to add an attachment point for the fender. The Nitto > Mini Front would be perfect, but I've got a center-pull brake mounted > to the fork crown. So, I'm trying to decide between a Nitto Mark's > Rack and a Gilles Berthoud front rack for center-pull / side-pull > brakes. I have a Tubus Luna rack on the rear of the bike, and though > it's not a primary consideration, it would be nice if the two racks > looked good together. I'd appreciate any thoughts or recommendations > from the group.
The Luna looks like a satin finish stainless, at least in the photo on the SJS Cycles site. The Berthoud rack is painted, but it looks fairly like the Luna. Compare this enlarged photo of the Luna: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/showimage.asp?image=images/products/images/products/19374tubus_xl.jpg&title=Tubus+Luna+Rear+Rack+-+Silver&image2=http://www.sjscycles.com/xxlimages/19374tubus_xxl.jpg with this one of the Berthoud rack on my Saluki: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97916...@n00/3522510317/sizes/l/in/set-72157617915097787/ I've had the Berthoud rack since 2005, and aside from one 40 mile ride, I've always had a bag on the rack. (That's over 10,000 miles, by the way.) The finish shows no signs of scuffing or deterioration at all. The rack's never loosened up or rattled. I'm quite happy with it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
