Hi all! I have been invited on a 2-3 day 'tour', if you can call it that. I don't think I can use my road bike as it has no rack mounts so I would have to use my MTB. It's a 1x9 setup, but I suppose that will have to do. Anyway, what sort of brand/type of rack should I be looking at for putting on a 456? We will be carrying (outdoor) sleeping gear, a waterproof, some food, drink, essentials etc, and I will also be carrying a Camelbak.
Apologies if this is a vague question, but I really have no idea about racks. Do I need to worry about disk brake specific racks? I will probably need a bag and some fixing apparatus too...
Any help/abuse welcome.
how about a Carradice SQR Trax + a bar bag?
disc specific racks are rarely needed IME - the rack can just be spaced out a bit on the disc side if clearance is needed.
Tubus racks are a load better than others but at a price to match. Old man mountain racks have a decent rep. I'd avoid tortec or blackbourne.
Other option is the carradice bag - long flap camper for the win
For Bivying I use a Topeak Beam Rack
you have to nip 'em up really tight as they can turn but I don't have any trouble with mine with light loads (sleeping bag, Mat, Bivy Stove)
For Bivying I use a Topeak Beam Rack
me too
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although next time I'd put the sleeping bag and mat in the dry bag onto the handle bars, use the rack for gear and keep the weight off my back.
I use a tubus disc spercific rack mount and it is great. I have mates who have bought them and a seatpost clamp with rack mounts on the bottom of them to allow for this.
also the tubus disco will fit a 26" mtb wheel or a 700cc wheel. Can be fitted using a QR at the bottom and doesn't need rack mounts.
think mine is a great versatile bit of kit for changing amongst bikes.