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05-01.-2007, 03:24 AM
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racks for racing bikes
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I have a specialzed allez sport, which has no eyelets/lugs for attaching racks to. This seems to leave me with two options: either get a seat post mounted rack (doesn't carry much weight) or get some tortec p-clips. Any advice? Cheers Phil |
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05-01.-2007, 07:11 AM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
Seatpost racks can carry 10kg typically. Not bad. But I wouldn't do it if there's a CF seatpost.
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05-01.-2007, 09:03 AM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
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Old Man Mountain racks handle significant weight and are strong and stable, but they are costly. See Cold Springs and Sherpa: http://www.oldmanmountain.com/rear_rack_page.htm They rest the weight on a supplied QR skewer.
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09-01.-2007, 03:53 PM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
Another option is to purchase a Carradice style saddlebag with the Quick-Release Bagman Support.
Wallingford Bike (www.wallbike.com), Peter White Cycles, and Rivendell all stock products that may suit your needs. |
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24-02.-2007, 06:56 PM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
You should check out the ones at Topeak. They have road and offroad that clamp to the seatpost.
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24-02.-2007, 07:51 PM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
Use a rack for a Disc Brake Bike, they mount on the seat stays.
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11-04.-2007, 08:38 AM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
One issue that i've found with seatpost mounts is a lot of lateral sway, sometimes hitting the spokes, okay on a mountainbike, but a dissaster on a racer. Make sure you get one with a dropped part on either side, then secure that to the seatstay with clips or even cableties. I used a mixture of clips and coathangers (cut and bent to bridge the gap), as i wanted the rack up high. None of this is weightbearing, but it stops you from loosing spkes.
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11-04.-2007, 09:08 AM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
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Surely that's dependent on brand/model/fit. The Topeak model I have seemed very secure with no movement at all. Sure you haven't overloaded the rack?
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11-04.-2007, 05:39 PM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
Probably, yes but I have seen this on a couple of different models, (never seen a Topeak one) and for touring with any real weight it is probably wize to take precautions when a £90 rear wheel is envolved. Have been meaning to give the Topeak a try for a while tho.
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11-04.-2007, 05:59 PM
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Re: racks for racing bikes
All the ones I've seen have a weight restriction of 10kg or less. For serious touring, clearly these are not appropriate. But they are fine for day or overnight rides involving luxury 2* hotels or better.
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