| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I would like to put a rear rack on my Specialized Sirrus Triple. It has mounting stays for a rack. I don't plan to ride with heavy loaded panniers, like a touring bike might have. Rather I want to be able to have small panniers or a rack-top bag big enough for a lunch, jacket, etc. for a day trip. Therefore I don't need the extra weight or bulk of an industrial strength rack or a mountain bike type rack. On the other hand, I do want it to have a panel on top, that acts sort of like a fender (or splash guard). So what are my options? Blackburn makes one that seems to be aimed at cross bikes (I think it's called the CrossRack or something like that). Does that sond like what I'm looking for or are there other suggestions? Thanks, Willy
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| 2382.1 | Blackburn | ROULET::HUI | Mon Aug 17 1992 14:10 | 8 | |
Go with the Blackburn MTN Rack or there new Cross Rack. I think the cross rack is a little cheaper and lighter but the MTN rack construction feels a lot sturdier. All Blackburn Racks are warrantee for life so for a few dollars more, I would buy it just for the warrantee. Dave | |||||
| 2382.2 | DANGER::JBELL | Aleph naught bottles of beer on the wall... | Mon Aug 17 1992 15:09 | 13 | |
> On the other hand, I do want it to have a panel on top, that acts
> sort of like a fender (or splash guard). So what are my options?
Depending on your pride, you could make a rack top splash guard
yourself. Goto the grocery store and get some of the wax-coated
corrugated cardboard that produce comes in. Hack at it until it
fits, and attach it to the top of your rack with cable ties.
These tended to last about a year's worth of daily riding.
I always cut mine so it would says "Keep Refrigerated", or something.
One time I managed to get a box of Jeff brand brocolli.
-Jeff Bell
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