Pannier racks

AstraMonti

Hello

Since i am turning the beone to a commuting only bike, i was wondering if i can install some pannier racks to it so i don't have to carry that huge sack on my back.

If not.. something like that would it work?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25397

Cheers

rottenhat

There's usually a weight limit on those racks that clamp to the the seatpost, like 10-20kg, so I'd check before buying one that it will carry the amount of gear you want it to. I'm not familiar enough with the BeOne to say, but if it has rack eyelets on the dropouts, then no problem to install a regular rack (when I say no problem, I mean no more than usual - installing racks always seems to involve a bit of bending and bodging and a certain amount of swearing). And even if not, you may be able to work something out with a rack that clamps to the seat stays.

Any road up, it will beat cycling with a heavy bag on your back.

72hundred

I've a BeOne and a rack on it, I used p-clips to get the rack on. (Blorg's suggestion).

Got the p-clips in that hardware place on Camden St, Dublin 1. Brought the bike and all into the shop to get the right size of p clip.

Here's a few pic's of what mine looks like, and I've not had any problems yet touch wood;

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/250/dscn0004sy9.jpg

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/5203/dscn0005ga8.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/7373/dscn0003kv7.jpg

and the overall product;

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3106/dscn0001dx1.jpg

Highway_To_Hell

I use a seatpost clamped on rack on my fixie (not a quick release one) as there are no fixing points at the rear axle. works well and I clip on one of these.



holds my laptop and plenty of room for a change of clothes. (I leave a pair of shoe in my office).

It was great to get the bag off my back as it was putting a strain on my lower back and messing up my run training.

Obviously a seat post clamp should not be used on a carbon fibre seatpost.

blorg

P-Clips are probably your best bet. I had a rack attached to my Giant Bowery like 72oo above, P-Clips at the bottom and on the brake bolt. Was never entirely happy with it to be honest, ended up getting a bike with mounting holes. It was a bit wobbly.

As to the rack, Tortec Ultra Lite are a good bet, weight 400g. I have this on my commuter and tourer, despite it being a lightweight rack it is stiff and there are no problem carrying large loads. Think it is rated to 25kg.

Seatpost-mount racks generally max out at around 10kg although this may be enough for you, if you get a quick release there is a benefit there as you can lop it off easily. Note that they are generally pretty heavy compared to the likes of the Tortec, most are over 1kg. Note that thing you linked to is just side supports for a rack, it is not the rack itself. (that one is 675g+300g if you want the side supports for 7kg carrying capacity.)

petethedrummer

blorg wrote: »

It was a bit wobbly.

Two of us went on a cycling holiday and my buddy had to use p-Clips to mount his rack, it was very wobbly compared to mine and they will damage the paint work unless you are very vigilant. The p-clips will also bend with the load and the wobbling.

If you're only carrying clothes to work, is there really a need for a rack and panniers? The bike is much more maneouvrable with a bag on your back.

If you are carrying a laptop, you could use a portable hardrive and transport files between your work and home computer. Thats what I do. Also if you want to go for a spin at the weekend you'll have to take it off and put it back on again. I would do everything possible to keep the weight down before adding a rack.

AstraMonti

Thanks all for the replies.

Yes mainly i am carrying clothes, but often i find my self wanting to buy something from shops but i never have enough space to put it. So i would prefer getting the bag off my back and also having more space. But you got my worrying now with the p-clips.

blorg

P-Clips work OK, I would certainly give it a go. Part of the wobblyness I reckon was the particular rack I used. I don't think you would carry as much as if the rack was attached to holes on the frame, but probably better than a seatpost mounted one.

Personally I really appreciate having a rack, I don't like carrying stuff on my back. Also very handy to be able to strap shopping on the back etc.

petethedrummer

Here's some solutions, but i've never tried any of them:
http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tubus_racks.asp
There's also these; http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=BLACMUDR200000000000 but I have no idea how they work.

I carry the bare minium in a tiny backpack and go shopping on another bike. You're welcome to borrow my rack to give the p-Clip option a trial before you go buying your own. It's sitting at home doing nothing.

AstraMonti

petethedrummer wrote: »

Here's some solutions, but i've never tried any of them:
http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/tubus_racks.asp
There's also these; http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=BLACMUDR200000000000 but I have no idea how they work.

I carry the bare minium in a tiny backpack and go shopping on another bike. You're welcome to borrow my rack to give the p-Clip option a trial before you go buying your own. It's sitting at home doing nothing.

Thanks a lot for the offer. All pannier bags fit on all racks?

blorg

AstraMonti wrote: »

Thanks a lot for the offer. All pannier bags fit on all racks?

Not necessarily, especially some of the seatpost mounted ones. If you make sure to get a rack with a straight rail along the side and nothing protruding out futher than it you should be OK though. If a rack will fit panniers at all though it will pretty much fit any.

petethedrummer

AstraMonti wrote: »

Thanks a lot for the offer. All pannier bags fit on all racks?

Just drop me a PM if you want it at any stage.