Rear rack which holds U-Lock?

"Gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a commuter, and I'm going

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need a rack. I have a beam rack, but the new bike has eyelets, so.... I
remember seeing a Kryptonite rack years ago which held a U-Lock, but it's
not listed on their website. Does anybody know a rack like this?

I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

Gooserider said:

I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a commuter, and I'm going to
need a rack. I have a beam rack, but the new bike has eyelets, so.... I
remember seeing a Kryptonite rack years ago which held a U-Lock, but it's
not listed on their website. Does anybody know a rack like this?

Mike

Masterlock has one that goes on your seatpost and will hold some extra
stuff, not as much as a touring rack but maybe good enough for a commute
pack. You could probably use the touring rack also and just use this
thing for a lock holder.

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"Mike Kruger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a commuter, and I'm

going

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to

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need a rack. I have a beam rack, but the new bike has eyelets, so.... I
remember seeing a Kryptonite rack years ago which held a U-Lock, but

it's

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not listed on their website. Does anybody know a rack like this?

I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my messenger bag. My
frame's too small to use a mounting bracket, and my handlebar space is taken
up with a computer, light, and Air Zound. Does the rack hold the lock
securely, do you like it, and where did you get it?

Mike

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I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

... Does the rack hold the lock
securely, do you like it, and where did you get it?

It holds the lock securely, under the rack itself.
I don't really use this feature at the moment; that rack's on my commuter
bike and I just carry a cheap cable with me (real lock left on rack at
work). The rack itself is fine.
Don't remember where I got it. Best bet would be to check the Topeak web
site for the model number and ask around.

Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well, unless you're wearing
bike shorts that is) .. it works a little better if you wear a belt but
it's not necessary. i forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the
lock couldn't be more accessible.
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David Reuteler said:

Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well, unless you're wearing
bike shorts that is) .. it works a little better if you wear a belt but
it's not necessary. i forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the
lock couldn't be more accessible.

Is that a Kryptonite in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?

-Luigi

Luigi de Guzman said:

Is that a Kryptonite in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?

putting the lock down the front of your pants interferes greatly with your
ability to pedal.
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"David Reuteler" wrote: putting the lock down the front of your pants
interferes greatly with your ability to pedal.
^^^^^^^^^^^
And that ain't all.

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David Reuteler said:

Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well, unless you're wearing
bike shorts that is) .. it works a little better if you wear a belt but
it's not necessary. i forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the
lock couldn't be more accessible.

When I'm riding a bike with any rear rack, my lock lays flat on the top of
the rack, bungeed with the cylinder towards the saddle.

Without a rack, I open the lock, feed the U part through my right hip belt
loop and relock with the keyhole forward. Then when I want to take it off,
just swing it forward and I'm looking down at the keyhole.

Downside of this is that it is a bit rough on your belt loops.
Re-stitching is easy, as long as you aren't too worried about neatness.

Mark

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Thanks everyone for the info. The Topeak rack is called the "OS Rack &
Lock". I was unable to find it anywhere but from Topeak. It comes with the
lock, and the price was $54 plus shipping. Not cheap, but not bad for a
combo. I'll post a review when I get it. Once I get that and my Freddy
Fenders I'll have a real commuter. LOL