Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations? - Page 16 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-27-2004, 07:51 AM

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 14:47:46 +0800, Michael J. Klein
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>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:02:58 GMT, "curt" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
>>Bought one from Nashbar. It was pretty cheap, holds up to 40 lbs and
>>certainly doesn't rattle. I see these racks all over town on mtb's, not
>>sure what the big deal is? Sure they add weight, but so what if you need
>>some utility. It was a great investment.
>>
>>Curt
>>
>>
>>"Michael J. Klein" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
>>news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]. ..
>>> 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. The reason that I have an MTB for street use is the
>>> nature of the roads here. Often they are un-improved and differing
>>> levels which I feel could be more easily negotiated by a mountain bike
>>> rather than a road/comfort bike. Given that I don't use it for actual
>>> hardcore off-roading, are there any other considerations about
>>> mounting a rear cargo rack on my MTB, other than it looking retarded?
>>>
>>> Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>> Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
>>> Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
>>> ---------------------------------------------
>
>That's how I look at it too Curt. I'm now just trying to find the one
>that I want.
>
>Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
>Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
>---------------------------------------------

Nashbar is having a sale on some of their lower end racks with mud
guards. I paid a little extra for the Delta rack since the load
capacity was higher and it had lots of tie down points. The built in
fender works great and prevents striping with my 32 mm road tires.

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06-27-2004, 08:24 AM

> 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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Seems like you have some nice trails.

Right, the rack itself is insignificant. Makes no difference, though some
might stare and wonder, "why is that guy going off road with a rack"? Going
with a loaded bike on singletrack is a different story. I would not even
consider it. Singletrack is all about balance and technical stuff. Riding
with luggage would simply not be any fun. That goes for BOBs too.

> Others have mentioned tubus to me also.

They are excellent, made in chromobdylen, weigh half a kg or so and easily
carry some 70 pounds, have used ours in India, in the Alps and SE-Asia,
never had a problem.

> 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.

Yes, the Taiwanese are world leading in welding, so why not. Might spur a
new industry even.

Per
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06-27-2004, 08:24 AM

> 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.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Seems like you have some nice trails.

Right, the rack itself is insignificant. Makes no difference, though some
might stare and wonder, "why is that guy going off road with a rack"? Going
with a loaded bike on singletrack is a different story. I would not even
consider it. Singletrack is all about balance and technical stuff. Riding
with luggage would simply not be any fun. That goes for BOBs too.

> Others have mentioned tubus to me also.

They are excellent, made in chromobdylen, weigh half a kg or so and easily
carry some 70 pounds, have used ours in India, in the Alps and SE-Asia,
never had a problem.

> 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.

Yes, the Taiwanese are world leading in welding, so why not. Might spur a
new industry even.

Per
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06-27-2004, 08:24 AM

> 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.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Seems like you have some nice trails.

Right, the rack itself is insignificant. Makes no difference, though some
might stare and wonder, "why is that guy going off road with a rack"? Going
with a loaded bike on singletrack is a different story. I would not even
consider it. Singletrack is all about balance and technical stuff. Riding
with luggage would simply not be any fun. That goes for BOBs too.

> Others have mentioned tubus to me also.

They are excellent, made in chromobdylen, weigh half a kg or so and easily
carry some 70 pounds, have used ours in India, in the Alps and SE-Asia,
never had a problem.

> 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.

Yes, the Taiwanese are world leading in welding, so why not. Might spur a
new industry even.

Per
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06-27-2004, 08:24 AM

> 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.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Seems like you have some nice trails.

Right, the rack itself is insignificant. Makes no difference, though some
might stare and wonder, "why is that guy going off road with a rack"? Going
with a loaded bike on singletrack is a different story. I would not even
consider it. Singletrack is all about balance and technical stuff. Riding
with luggage would simply not be any fun. That goes for BOBs too.

> Others have mentioned tubus to me also.

They are excellent, made in chromobdylen, weigh half a kg or so and easily
carry some 70 pounds, have used ours in India, in the Alps and SE-Asia,
never had a problem.

> 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.

Yes, the Taiwanese are world leading in welding, so why not. Might spur a
new industry even.

Per
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06-27-2004, 08:24 AM

> 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.
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Seems like you have some nice trails.

Right, the rack itself is insignificant. Makes no difference, though some
might stare and wonder, "why is that guy going off road with a rack"? Going
with a loaded bike on singletrack is a different story. I would not even
consider it. Singletrack is all about balance and technical stuff. Riding
with luggage would simply not be any fun. That goes for BOBs too.

> Others have mentioned tubus to me also.

They are excellent, made in chromobdylen, weigh half a kg or so and easily
carry some 70 pounds, have used ours in India, in the Alps and SE-Asia,
never had a problem.

> 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.

Yes, the Taiwanese are world leading in welding, so why not. Might spur a
new industry even.

Per
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06-27-2004, 09:38 AM

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>
>> Does my bike look retarded to you, Cowboy?
>
> Yes, a little bit.

Don't let looks fool you.

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06-27-2004, 09:38 AM

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>
>> Does my bike look retarded to you, Cowboy?
>
> Yes, a little bit.

Don't let looks fool you.

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Robots don't kill people -- people kill people.
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06-27-2004, 09:38 AM

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>
>> Does my bike look retarded to you, Cowboy?
>
> Yes, a little bit.

Don't let looks fool you.

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Robots don't kill people -- people kill people.
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06-27-2004, 09:38 AM

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7403/montagu1.jpg
>
>> Does my bike look retarded to you, Cowboy?
>
> Yes, a little bit.

Don't let looks fool you.

--
Robots don't kill people -- people kill people.
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