Rear rack which holds U-Lock?

[Gooserider]

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

 

[Mike Kruger]

"Gooserider" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> 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?
>
I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

 

[Diablo Scott]

Gooserider wrote:
> 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.

http://tinyurl.com/2gzjw

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[Gooserider]

"Mike Kruger" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Gooserider" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > 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?
> >
> 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

 

[Mike Kruger]

"Gooserider" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Mike Kruger" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...

> > >
> > 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.

 

[David Reuteler]

Gooserider <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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.
--
david reuteler
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[Luigi de Guzman]

On 26 Jun 2004 03:51:04 GMT, David Reuteler <[email protected]> wrote:

>Gooserider <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 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

 

[David Reuteler]

Luigi de Guzman <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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.
--
david reuteler
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[Leo Lichtman]

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

 

[Mark Mitchell]

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On 2004-06-26, David Reuteler <[email protected]> wrote:
> Gooserider <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 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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[Gooserider]

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