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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 17:36:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 17:48:05 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 10, 2014 19:20:56 GMT
I use a rack mounted on the seat post on my commutes, which are approaching 40 miles each way (I don't do it every day though). This solves the lack of frame mounts on the cross bike and also works on the T3. When I use the cross bike I go over all sorts of terrain and so far everything has been steady. Your are a bit more limited on the weight you can carry (which helps me travel light to be honest) and it does sit a little higher than it would with a frame mounted rack but that doesn't seem to be a problem. The rack even survived my careless moment on the way home last Friday when I fell sideways before I could unclip - seems to be a common thing this past few days. Off to France for a couple of days, a seat post one isn't enough.
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Post by ChrisD on Jun 10, 2014 19:36:49 GMT
I use a rack mounted on the seat post on my commutes... Off to France for a couple of days, a seat post one isn't enough. I was really responding to the OP, which was based on commuting to work I think, but then your post nipped in ahead of mine. That said, last Easter I did do a 5 day tour with a Topeak seat post mounted rack and their high end trunk bag with zip down panniers, which was part of the bike and kit I was hiring at the time. That worked well and was good and solid for between 45 and 100 miles per day. I was travelling fairly light, staying in B&Bs/cheap motels. Don't tell @davefy7!
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Post by jimc on Jun 10, 2014 20:04:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 20:31:24 GMT
The important thing to consider with seatpost mounted racks if using panniers is to ensure the framework on the sides is a long enough drop to keep the panniers from swinging into the rear wheel. I bought one and it is useless for panniers. A rack top bag would work fine.
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Post by Lank on Jun 11, 2014 8:00:18 GMT
well I went into Decathlon, none of the racks fitted. The guy in there mentioned the 320 model of the Btwin fits but they didnt have any. I also cannot see them online.
Will most likely pick one the racks mentioned, or if I get time I will ride to my LBS at the weekend
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 11, 2014 8:34:14 GMT
That's a bit rubbish, apologies for bad steer originally - I'm surprised, not like the bikes are an unusual geometry - if I was a Deca' bod' I'd be asking who designed those racks and why don't many fit the road bike range? The one off my MTB fitted in minutes with just a few tweaks of the extending bendable chrome outriggers. @davefy7 's looks neat with the uncluttered single protruding vertical connection point, mine is more cluttered. I spaced mine away from the frame slightly with a plastic washer. I don't know how good @davefy7 's is on clearing the brake though? I used to use mine with my lad in a child seat so I can vouch for its robustness.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2014 13:00:56 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 11, 2014 13:11:36 GMT
Nonsense? Ask @davefy7 what he thinks of the T3 as a tourer? You don't need to load it up really heavy of course but a rack will benefit from being able to sustain a good volume and being stable with it; I won't be going to Portsmouth and then Brittany at the other end with just a flimsy thing hanging out the back . Edit - when I say flimsy, I mean unstable, as that thing is nearly a kilo!
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 11, 2014 13:15:47 GMT
...and looking further - how does that one stop panniers flapping into wheels? Looks to me you can only use it for a bag, chiefly for a full suss' MTB and not pannier friendly. On a MTB I would be smashing all over the place, so I would use a small rucksack, as sat more upright. ...or the rack I used to use ! ...and who wants a full suss MTB for touring?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2014 14:58:40 GMT
Nonsense? Ask @davefy7 what he thinks of the T3 as a tourer? You don't need to load it up really heavy of course but a rack will benefit from being able to sustain a good volume and being stable with it; I won't be going to Portsmouth and then Brittany at the other end with just a flimsy thing hanging out the back . Edit - when I say flimsy, I mean unstable, as that thing is nearly a kilo! The Triban 3 is a superb bike for lightweight road touring. I can't praise it enough and I have used it plenty of times as a tourer to back that statement up. Choosing your gear wisely (ie compact and lightweight) and it will carry camping gear no problem. The Tortec Ultralight fits fine, Rads. See piccy below taken in Turkey. The panniers are Ortlieb front panniers and have been fitted to the rear of the rack to allow for heel clearance. i162.photobucket.com/albums/t280/thewyrelight/P1070672.jpg click on this link for a close up on photobucket
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2014 15:01:11 GMT
Another point to note, be careful if you chose a pannier rack with the side frames attached with nuts and bolts. The tend to shake themselves undone. The Aldi pannier racks are an example of this type of rack.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 12:55:48 GMT
Original Thread was not about road touring as you can see Hi, I hope I am now ready to cycle to work (15 miles each way). However due to back problems I want to fit a pannier rack In my humble opinion a complete pannier rack on a road bike is a bit bulky and nonsense to do 15 miles to work, where is better to be fast and agile in the traffic, so it's better a seat rack. If you transform your T3 in a touring bike and you do 80.000 miles is another thread... no more about a sporty bike. peace and respect m.
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Post by Radchenister on Jun 12, 2014 13:07:18 GMT
You can't fit a 'pannier' with the one you've shown though - it's really only good for carrying your lunch box and as it says in the Deca post - for use mainly on a full suss' mtb; if our fellow is anything like the commuters I know, he needs to carry a change of clothes, wash kit, work shoes, lunch and occasionally documents.
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