Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations? - Page 14

06-27-2004, 06:36 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 08:11:06 GMT, "Per Löwdin" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>> > I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.
>> > He said that nobody does that, and it would limit my use of the bike
>> > for off-roading.
>
>Crap, a rack does not significantly alter handling, no more than a 1 litre
>water bottle, we have ridden a lot of singletrack with racks.
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Tubus
>[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] are the best.

Relax, Per, it was only a suggestion. The trials here aren't exactly
easy. We were talking in Chinese and the implication was more of what
I might be carrying on the rack, rather than the rack itself.

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Others have mentioned tubus to me also. What it comes down to is what
is available in this country. I also have the option of designing my
own here in the manufacturing Mecca of the world.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-27-2004, 06:41 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:01 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:12:56 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>On the left side are eyelets for the disc brake option (which I do not
>>have) and then underneath that is both an eyelet (threaded boss,
>>really) and an actual slotted eyelet beneath that on either side).
>>The seat stays have capped threades bosses. It looks like a rack
>>should just bolt right on.
>
>Sounds like it. Good :-) Welcome to Dorkland :-D

A very belated welcome since I have a Dorkland passport. lol

>>Its a very practical accessory if you use your bike for anything other
>>than just riding a course.
>
>Sure is. And you can always pull the rack off if you do want to use
>the bike for somethign more spirited - see
><url:http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk>

Thanks Guy.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-27-2004, 06:41 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:01 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:12:56 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>On the left side are eyelets for the disc brake option (which I do not
>>have) and then underneath that is both an eyelet (threaded boss,
>>really) and an actual slotted eyelet beneath that on either side).
>>The seat stays have capped threades bosses. It looks like a rack
>>should just bolt right on.
>
>Sounds like it. Good :-) Welcome to Dorkland :-D

A very belated welcome since I have a Dorkland passport. lol

>>Its a very practical accessory if you use your bike for anything other
>>than just riding a course.
>
>Sure is. And you can always pull the rack off if you do want to use
>the bike for somethign more spirited - see
><url:http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk>

Thanks Guy.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-27-2004, 06:41 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:01 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:12:56 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>On the left side are eyelets for the disc brake option (which I do not
>>have) and then underneath that is both an eyelet (threaded boss,
>>really) and an actual slotted eyelet beneath that on either side).
>>The seat stays have capped threades bosses. It looks like a rack
>>should just bolt right on.
>
>Sounds like it. Good :-) Welcome to Dorkland :-D

A very belated welcome since I have a Dorkland passport. lol

>>Its a very practical accessory if you use your bike for anything other
>>than just riding a course.
>
>Sure is. And you can always pull the rack off if you do want to use
>the bike for somethign more spirited - see
><url:http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk>

Thanks Guy.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-27-2004, 06:41 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:01 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:12:56 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>On the left side are eyelets for the disc brake option (which I do not
>>have) and then underneath that is both an eyelet (threaded boss,
>>really) and an actual slotted eyelet beneath that on either side).
>>The seat stays have capped threades bosses. It looks like a rack
>>should just bolt right on.
>
>Sounds like it. Good :-) Welcome to Dorkland :-D

A very belated welcome since I have a Dorkland passport. lol

>>Its a very practical accessory if you use your bike for anything other
>>than just riding a course.
>
>Sure is. And you can always pull the rack off if you do want to use
>the bike for somethign more spirited - see
><url:http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk>

Thanks Guy.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-27-2004, 06:41 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:01 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:12:56 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>On the left side are eyelets for the disc brake option (which I do not
>>have) and then underneath that is both an eyelet (threaded boss,
>>really) and an actual slotted eyelet beneath that on either side).
>>The seat stays have capped threades bosses. It looks like a rack
>>should just bolt right on.
>
>Sounds like it. Good :-) Welcome to Dorkland :-D

A very belated welcome since I have a Dorkland passport. lol

>>Its a very practical accessory if you use your bike for anything other
>>than just riding a course.
>
>Sure is. And you can always pull the rack off if you do want to use
>the bike for somethign more spirited - see
><url:http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk>

Thanks Guy.
Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-27-2004, 06:43 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:23 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:15:03 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>I was thinking about the fenders becoming necessary at some point.
>
>The point being, around here, September :-)

Most of our rain storms are the tropical shower type. You smell the
rain, then you're wet. 30 to 45 mins later you can't tell if it has
rained. Ever.

Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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06-27-2004, 06:43 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:23 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:15:03 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>I was thinking about the fenders becoming necessary at some point.
>
>The point being, around here, September :-)

Most of our rain storms are the tropical shower type. You smell the
rain, then you're wet. 30 to 45 mins later you can't tell if it has
rained. Ever.

Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-27-2004, 06:43 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:23 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:15:03 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>I was thinking about the fenders becoming necessary at some point.
>
>The point being, around here, September :-)

Most of our rain storms are the tropical shower type. You smell the
rain, then you're wet. 30 to 45 mins later you can't tell if it has
rained. Ever.

Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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06-27-2004, 06:43 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 10:53:23 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:15:03 +0800, Michael J. Klein
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>:
>
>>I was thinking about the fenders becoming necessary at some point.
>
>The point being, around here, September :-)

Most of our rain storms are the tropical shower type. You smell the
rain, then you're wet. 30 to 45 mins later you can't tell if it has
rained. Ever.

Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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