In article <
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> "Peter Clinch" <
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>> Jon Rogers wrote:
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>> > My question is, are clip-on low-rider racks ok, or would I be better off trying to replace my
>> > existing cro-mo unicrown fork with a "low-rider ready" version?
>>
>> If you mean things like Carradice Limpets then I don't know: never used them. However, a simple
>> lowrider rack like the Bor Yueh that has U-loops to go around the fork and attach to work fine
>> IME. I used one for years and never experienced a problem. Not as neat as one that attaches to
>> eyelets and slightly more of a pain to fit, but certainly not something I'd replace forks over if
>> they're otherwise okay.
>>
>> Pete.
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>> Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net
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>
> I have some carradice limpets and they seam to work fine on my 'race' bike (no low rider mounts or
> eyelets). Can't actually get that much in them but they hold it steady. Getting the bags on and
> off can be a bit of a faff though.
>
Thanks to all who replied. It looks like I'll go for either the Bor Yueh (as it's cheap as chips,
and so am I), or maybe a Blackburn.
Tubus look interesting, but I'm not sure the price is justified.
Cheers
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