Front Racks on a MTB Suspension Fork?

[patopatasfrias]

I'm thinking about doing a cycle tour in Argentina/Chile for three months... we'll probably looking to spend as much time on dirt/shingle as we can...

What is the best front rack, pannier combination with this in mind??

At the moment I'm based out of Brazil (no good bikeshops) what's a good web retailer to order these bits from...

Cheers
Matt

 

[EmmCeeBee]

That would be one of my dream tours....

I'd be looking for panniers that could take the punishment and make it out alive. I don't have suspension, and I've never been in and out of Patagonia -- so this isn't from experience. Just pointers.

Here's three web shops I've used, they all seem to have the same database. I understand Jandd bags are rugged, but I'm sure there are others.

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BIKEMAN&Category_Code=AC

http://store.airbomb.com/ba/asp/cc.2/ab/items.htm

http://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=30&Category=2

AEBike always has low prices, and I'm always happy with their service. Just a satisfied customer. There are several front racks showing "for suspension forks", on all 3 sites.

Hope this helps

-- Mark

 

[daveornee]

I'm thinking about doing a cycle tour in Argentina/Chile for three months... we'll probably looking to spend as much time on dirt/shingle as we can...

What is the best front rack, pannier combination with this in mind??

At the moment I'm based out of Brazil (no good bikeshops) what's a good web retailer to order these bits from...

Cheers
Matt

Old Man Mountain makes nice racks that should work for you.
They deal direct and through dealers.
Web site URL:

<http://www.oldmanmountain.com/>