Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

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Have you ridden for a cheeky overnighter or a 3 year global trek? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

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submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am looking for new rear rack. I currently have old rack that I got with my first bike (about 20 years ago) so it shows its age.

I considered 2 options:

aluminum rack

cheaper option, they are everywhere

CrMo steel rack

durability, weight, less probability of corrosion of my CrMo frame.

So if you have some specific suggestions I would like to read them. I was looking at Tubus racks (grand tour and Logo) and some Decathlon options.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I’mnnot sure I’ll be of much help, I have a tailfin system. I have to say, I really love their rack top bag as it’s very convenient and well made.

I tend to favour a durable and convenient system (usually unfortunately on the expensive side). When I’m not sure what features exactly I’m looking for Intend to buy the very cheapest option, and whilst using it work out what features are important to me. Then I buy the good stuff and give away/resell the cheaper system.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yeah it is now my issue, I now have old or borrowed gear and trying to figure out how to upgrade.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think relatively low mounting option for panniers could be important, lower centre of gravity is important for ride quality/comfort. Also, important for you to be able to get the panniers sufficiently to the back so your heel doesn’t clip the bag. Stuff like a good light fixing spot is a nice-to-have - at least I always turn the lights on when it rains, for safety.

If my bike had the mounting points I would have gone for something nice from tubus or a similar manufactorer, but since it doesnt I had to pay 300 euros more for a tailfin (which, as a product, is really great by the way. But prohibitively expensive)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

And I thought that 120€ for Tubus racks was a lot. I never considered the tailfin because I have lot of mount points.

I had borrowed bags that clipped my heels so in this case I know what to look for. I was just interested in some more options/ products that are good and i should consider.