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Pannier racks

  • 08-02-2019 6:56pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭


    Anyone got any recommendations for a good pannier rack for a road bike? My bike has eyelets at the dropouts, but the clearance probably isn't great.



    Looking for something to use primarily as a commuter, but which can also handle 2 or 3 days touring if I decide to have a go at that this summer.


    Cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    This is on CRC at the minute

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/topeak-super-tourist-dx-rack/rp-prod32817

    Although the blackburn central rear rack seems to get very good reviews for versatility.

    Will probably be used with Ortlieb back roller panniers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Thanks! Something like this perhaps?

    https://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-ultralite-rear-rack/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭Zen0


    +1 on the Tortec Ultralite rack. Use it on my commuter. It’s not as bulky as some racks, so looks good on a road bike. Not as robust as my Tubus rack, but fine for commuting and light touring. The clearance for disc calipers was an issue for me. I solved it by putting a TRP Spyre mechanical road caliper on the seatstay fittings. It’s a great disc caliper and sits much further inboard than other mechanical disc calipers. Unfortunately, the post mount version is no longer available.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Oh cool, that's good. I was a bit worried from the reviews that it might be a bit flimsy (rack inclined to wobble), but sounds like you're both fairly happy with it.

    No disc brakes so I should be good with fit I hope.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Get In There




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Thanks very much for the offer but i've already ordered the Tortec ultralite rack. Now I just need to decide on panniers!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭Zen0


    Hard to go wrong with Ortlieb Classic Rollers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Totally agree. Cheapest I can see at the moment is EUR 119 on cyclestore.ie.

    Hoping some good deal on them comes up


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Went with the Ortlieb classic back rollers in the end. Have yet to hit a real downpour, but they seem excellent so far. Really easy to get on and off the bike. Thanks for all the help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,556 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    I also have a tortec ultralite on my commuter. It depends on the position of the calipers with the disc brakes - biggest issue I had was with both the rack and guards rather than the calipers.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Yeah, I had the same issue (rack and mudguard mounts rubbing). Luckily it wasn't major and was easily solved.


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