[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Scott, I suppose the person you bought it from must have changed them to the regular ones because the rack is sold with canti struts. Good to know that the regular ones work too though ! On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 3:15:25 PM UTC-4, Scott Blouke wrote: > > Garth > I got my 27F used and it didn't come with the canti struts I just use > regular nitto struts to mid fork eyelets since its now on a bombadil it was > on a Ram w/ P Clamps. > The 27F Pannier supports are really short so I had to shorten the bungie > hook on the Panniers so they would stay on. > > > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Garth I got my 27F used and it didn't come with the canti struts I just use regular nitto struts to mid fork eyelets since its now on a bombadil it was on a Ram w/ P Clamps. The 27F Pannier supports are really short so I had to shorten the bungie hook on the Panniers so they would stay on. On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11:13:21 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Michele , I did mean the one that Scott linked . I had not thought > about it though, but the Surly kit can even be used with that rack, though > I don't know it's capacity as it's not stated ! But still, having a > larger platform would better support a basket and you could use all sorts > of various bags. > > The soma rack > http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/porteur-rack-stainless-steel, > can also take small panniers on the lower horizontal rail. > The VO one can as well but the bag mounting interferes with the platform, > and the center of gravity would be higher. > >As for racks like the 27F that attach @ canti mounts, that's fine if > your brakes have the right bolt style. Paul and Sun Tour require special > and very expensive ($30 pr.) bolts from Paul, ouch. > > But hey, the Nitto Big Front rack would work all around ! > > > > > > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Michele , I did mean the one that Scott linked . I had not thought about it though, but the Surly kit can even be used with that rack, though I don't know it's capacity as it's not stated ! But still, having a larger platform would better support a basket and you could use all sorts of various bags. The soma rack http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/porteur-rack-stainless-steel, can also take small panniers on the lower horizontal rail. The VO one can as well but the bag mounting interferes with the platform, and the center of gravity would be higher. As for racks like the 27F that attach @ canti mounts, that's fine if your brakes have the right bolt style. Paul and Sun Tour require special and very expensive ($30 pr.) bolts from Paul, ouch. But hey, the Nitto Big Front rack would work all around ! -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
I would infer Garth meant this one. https://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-porteur-rack.html and use these for a higher attachment point instead of just the fork crown mount. http://surlybikes.com/parts/small_parts/rear_rack_upper_kit "I'd get a porteur rack of some sort, prolly the Soma Deluxe or the VO one with the Surly strut kit to attach to the mid fork eyelets. Then I'd either use a bag inside the fence of the rack or attach some other kind of container, just not a flimsy wire basket since they are not made to be attached with the basket wires." My experience with front racks (I tend to wind up buying things picking up things and generally adding stuff to capacity). I had a Nitto M-12 on a Rambouillet and an Ocean Air Cycles Demi Porteur bag and overloaded it too often and it was wobbly. Found a used Nitto 27F and its great. Moved the M-12 to the SO's Betty Foy and overloaded/didn't like the safety strap Got a used Nitto Big Front rack w/ basket and a Makeshifter Canvas Works basketcase. Easy to load/unload take with and can take panniers. I set up a differnt Betty Foy with a M-18 marks rack with both struts going to one mount point and the crown attachment. Has a wald basket and I think its nice looks clean I think it is much better than the M-12 but I feel like it should have a set of longer struts to the drop out ie. Coreys Chev. https://www.rivbike.com/pages/coreys-staff-bikes But once you do that I would go for the Nitto 27F/Big Rack for Pannier ability. On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 8:24:06 AM UTC-7, Michele wrote: > > @Garth do you mean the *Constructeur Front Rack?* > > https://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-constructeur-front-rack.html > > > On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 3:42:44 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: >> >> Either the Soma Deluxe Porteur or the Velo Orange one with the Surly >> strut kit for $35 if you plan on carrying anything more than 5 pounds. Yes, >> I know people do it all the time but that doesn't make it a great idea. >> >> Both of these would have 4 and/or 5 point attachments and be stable. >> > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
@Garth do you mean the *Constructeur Front Rack?* https://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-constructeur-front-rack.html On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 3:42:44 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Either the Soma Deluxe Porteur or the Velo Orange one with the Surly strut > kit for $35 if you plan on carrying anything more than 5 pounds. Yes, I > know people do it all the time but that doesn't make it a great idea. > > Both of these would have 4 and/or 5 point attachments and be stable. > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Either the Soma Deluxe Porteur or the Velo Orange one with the Surly strut kit for $35 if you plan on carrying anything more than 5 pounds. Yes, I know people do it all the time but that doesn't make it a great idea. Both of these would have 4 and/or 5 point attachments and be stable. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Bill thanks for highlighting the 4 point racks which alleviate the risk. I also love that the Nitto 27F has removable pannier extensions, in case I don't need those on a daily basis. I think I'm on the right track now :) On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 9:29 AM, Bill Lindsaywrote: > Michele asked for thoughts about Rivendell's guidance to use a tether with > a Nitto 32F front rack, calling it a junky addition. > > Rivendell is being very cautious with your safety, it's true. Every rack > in the world that attaches in three points like the 32F has a bolt on > attachment the fork crown. It is very unlikely that attachment point will > fail, on the 32F or any other similar 3-point attachment rack. Very very > unlikely. But, if that attachment point does fail, it is extremely likely > that the rider's head will hit the ground very very hard. So, the > likelihood is tiny, but the severity is extreme. Rivendell would prefer to > lose a few sales by recommending caution. Every 3-point rack in the world > has the same risk, but only Rivendell is cautious enough to warn you about > it. It's not that they think the rack will fail, but they don't think your > head should get slammed if you accidentally overload your rack and forget > to inspect your equipment from time to time. They trust the rack, but it's > harder to trust all possible human users of the rack. > > Rivendell and some other vendors won't sell or recommend metal fenders for > similar reasons. Metal fenders are very reliable, when used correctly. > Various human mistakes, along with bad luck, can conspire to lead to a > metal front fender putting your head on the ground as well. > > The 32F rack is much more appropriate for your Hunqapillar than an M12. > I'm using four point racks more and more often now. A four point front > rack has no single point of failure. If one thing fails, it flops around > and makes noise, giving you the opportunity to stop and fix it. My > favorite is the Nitto 27F. Another excellent four point rack is the > immense Nitto 34F, the Big Front Rack. I run that on my tandem. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > > On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:03:17 AM UTC-7, Michele wrote: >> >> Thanks all for the input. I've never had a front rack before, and it's a >> bit confusing. I notice that in the 32F page, Riv says, "ALWAYS use this >> rack with a tether." Seems like the rack should be well-made enough not to >> require that junky addition. What are the thoughts of those with experience? >> >> Thanks, >> Michele >> >> 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 a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > topic/rbw-owners-bunch/hzsLo2nvRaM/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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. > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Michele asked for thoughts about Rivendell's guidance to use a tether with a Nitto 32F front rack, calling it a junky addition. Rivendell is being very cautious with your safety, it's true. Every rack in the world that attaches in three points like the 32F has a bolt on attachment the fork crown. It is very unlikely that attachment point will fail, on the 32F or any other similar 3-point attachment rack. Very very unlikely. But, if that attachment point does fail, it is extremely likely that the rider's head will hit the ground very very hard. So, the likelihood is tiny, but the severity is extreme. Rivendell would prefer to lose a few sales by recommending caution. Every 3-point rack in the world has the same risk, but only Rivendell is cautious enough to warn you about it. It's not that they think the rack will fail, but they don't think your head should get slammed if you accidentally overload your rack and forget to inspect your equipment from time to time. They trust the rack, but it's harder to trust all possible human users of the rack. Rivendell and some other vendors won't sell or recommend metal fenders for similar reasons. Metal fenders are very reliable, when used correctly. Various human mistakes, along with bad luck, can conspire to lead to a metal front fender putting your head on the ground as well. The 32F rack is much more appropriate for your Hunqapillar than an M12. I'm using four point racks more and more often now. A four point front rack has no single point of failure. If one thing fails, it flops around and makes noise, giving you the opportunity to stop and fix it. My favorite is the Nitto 27F. Another excellent four point rack is the immense Nitto 34F, the Big Front Rack. I run that on my tandem. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:03:17 AM UTC-7, Michele wrote: > > Thanks all for the input. I've never had a front rack before, and it's a > bit confusing. I notice that in the 32F page, Riv says, "ALWAYS use this > rack with a tether." Seems like the rack should be well-made enough not to > require that junky addition. What are the thoughts of those with experience? > > Thanks, > Michele > > 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Thanks all for the input. I've never had a front rack before, and it's a bit confusing. I notice that in the 32F page, Riv says, "ALWAYS use this rack with a tether." Seems like the rack should be well-made enough not to require that junky addition. What are the thoughts of those with experience? Thanks, Michele 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:48:04 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: > > I like the Surly front rack. Granted it's not finished as well and ain't > quite pretty, but it certainly is functional and I'm a lot happier than I > was with Blackburn lowriders. That of course is a little beefier than > holding a rando bag, and I think the Nitto Campee would be the ideal for > the Hunq, because you can use or remove the lowrider racks at will and > still have a nice platform for a rando bag. > I have a couple of posts on my blog concerning the change. > http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-evolving-mammoth.html > > http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/03/been-busy-feeling-sorry-for-myself.html > > Marc > > On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8:13:22 PM UTC-4, 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
I like the Surly front rack. Granted it's not finished as well and ain't quite pretty, but it certainly is functional and I'm a lot happier than I was with Blackburn lowriders. I have a couple of posts on my blog concerning the change. http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-evolving-mammoth.html http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2015/03/been-busy-feeling-sorry-for-myself.html Marc On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8:13:22 PM UTC-4, 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
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? > I just braze up a 10x8 rack, which is a perfect size to fit the perimeter of a rando bag and apparently is also a good size to have a wire basket ziptied to it. The super-narrow rando-style racks are fine, I guess, but rando bags tend to sag on them unless you do some heroic measures like also using a decaleur or drilling holes in the bottom and bolting them to the rack pjw-style. -david parsons -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Best front rack for Hunqapillar?
Unfortunately, Hauling Colin isn't making the porteur rack. Riv uses the Mini-Front 32F, which is great for medium Wald basket https://www.rivbike.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-mini-front-rack-32f-20020 Nitto M12 will probably work. (Riv prefers not to use canti-posts for rack mounts.) Good luck! shoji On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 8:49:53 PM UTC-4, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Hauling Colin porteur rack fits perfectly. -- 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.