"Peter Cole" <
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> Luigi de Guzman wrote:
>
>> If you ask me, I'd go with a proper rack and be done with it. Seatpost
>> racks are strange animals, the purpose of which I never understood.
>
> They're cheap and much easier to fit & remove, especially if they have a
> QR. The only thing to watch for is that you have enough seatpost if you're
> going to use a trunk bag with it.
That's a good point, although I would think you would be one of the least
likely people to have this problem (given your height).
Another thing to watch out for is that the QR isn't where it is going to rub
against your thigh as you pedal. This will get very old very quickly. Of
course, they are designed to avoid it, but they can't be designed for all
possible bikes/riders/methods of pedaling.
Back to the O.P.'s question: I would go with one that looks solid and has a
QR that seems strong and intuitive to you. If you need a rack in the first
place, strength and ease of use is more important than weight.
I have a Topeak, and a Topeak rack trunk that will easily lock in and out of
it. I'd recommend this system if you are going to use a rack trunk and take
it off and on a lot.
I personally prefer a regular rack locked on at 3 or 4 points, but the
seatpost rack is useful for bikes in the household that I haven't put a rack
on.