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As above. I currently have a Mmmbop which I converted to commuter duty, but the wheels are just...too small now. It looks like this:
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I want something with decent geometry that I can ride hard, whilst occasionally carrying me groceries. It's all about no compromise! Nothing too expensive though. It'll be left locked up in the streets a lot.
I got a few suggestions on this thread 2 years ago..
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/non-premium-29er-frame-with-rack-mounts-needed
But I didn't buy one back then and wondered what I may have missed in the meantime.
Any suggestions most gracefully received
The new Surly Karate Monkey is 29/27.5" and has sprouted all manner of rack mounts.
[url= http://bombtrack.com/bikes/beyond-plus/ ]Bombtrack Beyond[/url] maybe?
Or, have you seen the Thule luggage racks?
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That looks like it comes on and off pretty easily, is rated for 11kgs and it looks like it will sit on a suspension fork as well.
If it's any good, you may be able to do what you want without the frame having rack mounts at all. And as most hardcore-ish bikes don't have rack mounts, that's got to be a good thing. 🙂
I've got a large Felt Nine 30 frame available. Has rack mounts. Can sell with forks too. Email in my profile.
My Pace RC127 has rack-mounts, I think the RC127+ does too.
Might be a bit pricey to leave on the street though?
Pinnacle Ramin has rack mounts IIRC.
Voodoo Bizango has rack mounts if you're after a "budget" option. I generally wouldn't leave mine locked up in the street though...