Bristol company launches carbon fibre bike rack on Kickstarter

dodgy wrote:

For daily commuting, panniers were overkill in my experience. Since buying a Carradice SQR Slim, I've wondered why I bothered with panniers in the first place. I can get laptop, office clothes, towel etc in easily and it all removes easily for weekend rides

I've always wondered about those and having the weight so high up compared to panniers. Is it not that noticable?

philtregear wrote:

there are better, cheaper, solutions out there. this  offering is a silly carbon for the sake of it . 

There are not that many 'quick release' systems though. I can only really think of a seat post mounted rack. I know it doesn't take that long to remove a rack but it would still be a little tiresome if you wanted to do it every weekend.

So a cheaper, non-carbon QR version would be a good product I reckon.

BikeJon wrote:

I personally wouldn't clamp around a carbon fibre seat post (despite the clamp being carbon-friendly). I'd feel more comfortable using a metal post so it could be worth swapping that out if required if anyone invests in this.

 

I’ve seen comments like this a few times, and I have to say I am a little confused by them, after all the seat post is designed to be clamped into the frame at any point along its length, and to support a rider of significantly more weight than a rack and panniers in doing so.

I don’t see why a carbon seat post should not be able to support a carradice SQR type mount, let alone a more traditional rack for panniers which should normally translate the load down to the fixings near the wheel axle, and not to the seat post.

unconstituted wrote:

Loving it but after Kiwi's comment I'm not sure if it will fit my bike or the other half's. We're both in the market for rack and panniers at the moment. Neither of us have touring bikes yet, though are looking to get some for 2017 so would want racks that would fit our current bikes and futures bikes - guessing that's probably not going to happen. I'm using an Infinito CV for everything at the moment (using Alpkit saddle and handlebar drybags when touring with the other half), and she's learning on a Nirone 7 aluminum frame.

 

Looking at Cinelli's HoBootleg as future purchases which come with racks, but would love to lighten them with something like this when doing lighter day/two-day trips.

 

Either way, these look amazing. Would be really surprised if this doesn't smash its funding goal.

Sounds like one of these might help you out in the meantime:

https://goo.gl/15Q3GO

I've found them to be rock solid.

thelimopit wrote:

unconstituted wrote:

Loving it but after Kiwi's comment I'm not sure if it will fit my bike or the other half's. We're both in the market for rack and panniers at the moment. Neither of us have touring bikes yet, though are looking to get some for 2017 so would want racks that would fit our current bikes and futures bikes - guessing that's probably not going to happen. I'm using an Infinito CV for everything at the moment (using Alpkit saddle and handlebar drybags when touring with the other half), and she's learning on a Nirone 7 aluminum frame.

 

Looking at Cinelli's HoBootleg as future purchases which come with racks, but would love to lighten them with something like this when doing lighter day/two-day trips.

 

Either way, these look amazing. Would be really surprised if this doesn't smash its funding goal.

 

Sounds like one of these might help you out in the meantime:

https://goo.gl/15Q3GO

I've found them to be rock solid.

Simple but brilliant. Cheers!

thelimopit wrote:

 

Sounds like one of these might help you out in the meantime:

 

https://goo.gl/15Q3GO

I've found them to be rock solid.

Salsa also make a very nice seat clamp with screw eyes for racks:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/salsa-rack-lock-seat-clamp-with-integrated-ra...

And with a Tubus Fly coming in at just 340g and taking any type of pannier, I wonder if the Tail Fin will really take off.

http://www.tubus.com/product.php?xn=9

If I ever need to carry anything on the Canyon, I have these set up so I can put the rack on in a minute with the QR and a single screw into the Salsa clamp. SO easy and carries any kind of pannier or even something flat on the top of the rack.

unconstituted wrote:

Loving it but after Kiwi's comment I'm not sure if it will fit my bike or the other half's. We're both in the market for rack and panniers at the moment. Neither of us have touring bikes yet, though are looking to get some for 2017 so would want racks that would fit our current bikes and futures bikes - guessing that's probably not going to happen. I'm using an Infinito CV for everything at the moment (using Alpkit saddle and handlebar drybags when touring with the other half), and she's learning on a Nirone 7 aluminum frame.

 

Looking at Cinelli's HoBootleg as future purchases which come with racks, but would love to lighten them with something like this when doing lighter day/two-day trips.

 

Either way, these look amazing. Would be really surprised if this doesn't smash its funding goal.

I'm on a Sempre Pro and would love to do the sort of touring you describe. Just a 1/2 day ride so I need a bag that would just fit a few bits in. Are you using the Koala? https://www.alpkit.com/products/koala It seems like it's out of stock at the moment. 

Something like this bike rack for using my racing bike as a light tourer (eg that overnighter or weekend ride) would be superb.

ItsHuddo wrote:

unconstituted wrote:

Loving it but after Kiwi's comment I'm not sure if it will fit my bike or the other half's. We're both in the market for rack and panniers at the moment. Neither of us have touring bikes yet, though are looking to get some for 2017 so would want racks that would fit our current bikes and futures bikes - guessing that's probably not going to happen. I'm using an Infinito CV for everything at the moment (using Alpkit saddle and handlebar drybags when touring with the other half), and she's learning on a Nirone 7 aluminum frame.

 

Looking at Cinelli's HoBootleg as future purchases which come with racks, but would love to lighten them with something like this when doing lighter day/two-day trips.

 

Either way, these look amazing. Would be really surprised if this doesn't smash its funding goal.

I'm on a Sempre Pro and would love to do the sort of touring you describe. Just a 1/2 day ride so I need a bag that would just fit a few bits in. Are you using the Koala? https://www.alpkit.com/products/koala It seems like it's out of stock at the moment. 

Something like this bike rack for using my racing bike as a light tourer (eg that overnighter or weekend ride) would be superb.

Koala was out of stock in the colour I wanted when I was ordering so I just got two dry bags, these two:

Airlok tapered 13l

Airlok dual 20l

https://www.alpkit.com/products/airlok-xtra-tapered

https://www.alpkit.com/products/airlok-xtra-dual-20-litre

The dual 20l bag just clips over the bars, no problem at all. Just tighten the straps to avoid is scrubbing against the wheel.

The tapered bag on the seatpost is trickier. Had to order Velcro one wrap 2cm wide, to get it stable. Some guys use bungie cord. I'm going to get some too and try it, I think it's probably a litte easier to work with being stretchy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VELCRO-velcro-Hook-and-loop-ONE-WRAP-double-si...

I'd like a black Koala bag but for now this is perfect for us. I can take her camera gear, lunch, down jackets squeezed in (chilly up here) and more. There's a Roo Pouch which attaches on to the handlebar bag, which I think would be brill for the phone and wallet. Out of stock too though so just got to keep checking their site.

Anyway, whole setup cost about £36, and the bags look great (got some army green khaki colour) and are quality. Way less than I expected to pay to get started touring with the other half. When she's more confident I can load her up the same, could even get a tent going then.