Thanks for noting the Pass & Stow 3-Rail which also looks like a great option.
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:24:06 AM UTC-7, John wrote: > > Hi Michele, > > Out of curiosity, how much weight are you planning on putting on your > front rack? > > I use the Nitto 32F front rack w/ a basket on my Hunqapillar. The > version Riv sells now is sans front tab that could possibly catch on a > nobby front tire if the rack failed. > > I know it sounds like Riv is saying the rack is prone to failure when > recommending the use of a tether strap, but they're being super cautious. > Some people have been known to way overload their front racks & baskets, go > tearing down rocky, bumpy trails, and then look for someone else to blame > when they take a header over their handlebars. > > When I load my 32F front rack & medium Wald basket, I place heavier > items toward the back and center of the basket and secure my load with an > Irish strap, so it doesn't move around. Moving, shifting loads will stress > a rack and change your balance on the bike. If I have to put something > heavy in there, I add the tether strap, but I don't really like placing a > heavy load up front because of the extra wheel flop. Normal rando bag loads > should be fine. > > If you plan on regular expedition loads, or carrying cases of beer, > sets of encyclopedias, or loads of firewood, you might prefer using the > Nitto 34F or the 27F w/o the lowrider racks under your basket or front bag. > > Another good choice is the Pass & Stow 3-Rail rack or Porteur rack. > Matt Feeney is a great guy, and makes a really good rack if you need > something for serious cargo. I have both and the 3-Rail rack is a good > option if you want something like the Nitto 32F, but made for heavier loads. > > I hope this helps a bit, > > John > > > > > > On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 5:13:22 PM UTC-7, Michele wrote: >> >> What are people using for a small rack to support a rando bag or basket? >> I'm wondering if the Nitto M-12 rack would work? Is there something more >> appropriate? >> > > On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 5:13:22 PM UTC-7, Michele wrote: >> >> What are people using for a small rack to support a rando bag or basket? >> I'm wondering if the Nitto M-12 rack would work? Is there something more >> appropriate? >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
