Cargo Rack on MTB - Considerations? - Page 3

06-26-2004, 04:03 AM

Michael J. Klein 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. 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?

I fitted a rear rack to my Giant MTB the other week. It rattles a bit over
bumps, but I most likely need to tighten up a couple of nuts and perhaps
stick some blutac or tape on some of the fixings that resonate a bit. The
only problem I have with it is that you can't fit the rear rack on and a
crud catcher. So you get a muddy / wet back. The rack could perhaps foul the
wheel if you fitted it very close and had massive tyres on, and collected
lots of mud. But you'd have to fit it really stupidly to get it to foul
before the frame.

You could always fit a seatpost rack, but they won't hold as much weight.

06-26-2004, 04:51 AM

>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.

My wife and I have had Blackburn Mtn Bike Racks on our Specialized Hardrock Mtn
Bikes for several years. We even, at times, mount junior Arkel panniers to
carry our stuff.

The racks are extremely sturdy, do not rattle, and, IMHO, would interfere only
with the hardest core type of mtn biking. I take my mtn bike on trails and
such with absolutely no problem.

Assuming you have the necessary braze-ons, etc., I think your dealer is
off-base.

Good luck.

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06-26-2004, 04:51 AM

>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.

My wife and I have had Blackburn Mtn Bike Racks on our Specialized Hardrock Mtn
Bikes for several years. We even, at times, mount junior Arkel panniers to
carry our stuff.

The racks are extremely sturdy, do not rattle, and, IMHO, would interfere only
with the hardest core type of mtn biking. I take my mtn bike on trails and
such with absolutely no problem.

Assuming you have the necessary braze-ons, etc., I think your dealer is
off-base.

Good luck.

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06-26-2004, 04:51 AM

>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.

My wife and I have had Blackburn Mtn Bike Racks on our Specialized Hardrock Mtn
Bikes for several years. We even, at times, mount junior Arkel panniers to
carry our stuff.

The racks are extremely sturdy, do not rattle, and, IMHO, would interfere only
with the hardest core type of mtn biking. I take my mtn bike on trails and
such with absolutely no problem.

Assuming you have the necessary braze-ons, etc., I think your dealer is
off-base.

Good luck.

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(Colorado rental condo)

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06-26-2004, 04:51 AM

>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.

My wife and I have had Blackburn Mtn Bike Racks on our Specialized Hardrock Mtn
Bikes for several years. We even, at times, mount junior Arkel panniers to
carry our stuff.

The racks are extremely sturdy, do not rattle, and, IMHO, would interfere only
with the hardest core type of mtn biking. I take my mtn bike on trails and
such with absolutely no problem.

Assuming you have the necessary braze-ons, etc., I think your dealer is
off-base.

Good luck.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
(Colorado rental condo)

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(Family Web Page)

06-26-2004, 04:51 AM

>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.

My wife and I have had Blackburn Mtn Bike Racks on our Specialized Hardrock Mtn
Bikes for several years. We even, at times, mount junior Arkel panniers to
carry our stuff.

The racks are extremely sturdy, do not rattle, and, IMHO, would interfere only
with the hardest core type of mtn biking. I take my mtn bike on trails and
such with absolutely no problem.

Assuming you have the necessary braze-ons, etc., I think your dealer is
off-base.

Good luck.

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(Colorado rental condo)

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06-26-2004, 06:02 AM

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
> ---------------------------------------------

06-26-2004, 06:02 AM

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
> ---------------------------------------------

06-26-2004, 06:02 AM

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
> ---------------------------------------------

06-26-2004, 06:02 AM

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
> ---------------------------------------------