Panniers and rack for specialized tricross?

Don17

Hi
Could anyone recommend a set of Panniers and rack for specialized tricross?
online or in the local shop.

thanks

weaselman

Hi Don, I got Tubus racks for my tricross and can't recommend them enough. They're really sturdy and come with a 10 year warranty. They're a bit expensive but as with most things, paying the extra cost is worth it in the end.

Back - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tubus_Logo_Rear_Rack/5360025255/

Front - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Tubus_Ergo_Lowrider_Front_Rack/5360025262/

I read a few forums on they were recommended by a lot of people. I found them a bit tricky to get on but that was mainly due to my stupidity more than anything else.

blorg

I use a Tortec Ultralite on both my tourer and my Tricross commuter. Great rack at a great price, have thousands of km on it now without issue. Very light and easy to fit.

The panniers I have I got years ago second hand and have been discontinued- Ortleib are a commonly suggested waterproof brand these days but you can certainly get cheaper. CRC have a very cheap pair for example. My own panniers are not waterproof; I carry plastic bags in them.

tomasrojo

I do the plastic bag trick as well.

Don17

Thanks a mil guys,
Can you recommned the best child seat to get and if you can use them with the rack on , I have seen some child seats that you can attach to a rack?

feck sake lads

blorg wrote: »

I use a Tortec Ultralite on both my tourer and my Tricross commuter. Great rack at a great price, have thousands of km on it now without issue. Very light and easy to fit.

The panniers I have I got years ago second hand and have been discontinued- Ortleib are a commonly suggested waterproof brand these days but you can certainly get cheaper. CRC have a very cheap pair for example. My own panniers are not waterproof; I carry plastic bags in them.

blorg can you tell me is that a van nichloas amazon touring bike if so can you tell me whats it like loaded up ,im seriously thinking of buying one next year.would you recommend it.

Civilian_Target

I have an old version of this rack
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Super_Tourist_Rear_Rack/4000000148/#more
which has given thousands of miles of sturdy service with my Vaude bags, as well as carrying shopping, people and drunk people.