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Date: 09 Apr 2007 09:20:52
From: SMS
Subject: Long rear racks
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I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack to be
able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the specs.
So far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone know of any
other long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks long, but they
don't provide the specs.
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Date: 25 Apr 2007 08:09:07
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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On Apr 9, 1:00 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com > wrote:
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> I did find one of the racks from Nashbar is 40cm/15.75" (no thanks to
> Nashbar's help, I found a manufacturer's (BorYueh) web site,
> "http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture11/boryueh/324b.html"). This may
> be good for what I need, and it's only $15. I also would like the mount
> for the rear light, which this one has. I have big feet (11.5"/46), and
> with some panniers the heel clearance is a problem. An extra 8 cm or so
> would make a big difference.
Did you try this one out yet?
I thought I was ordering the same thing from Nashbar, but what I got
yesterday is actually different, and much shorter (more like 12" or
13" long front to back). Looking at the pictures more closely, I see
that they're different. The legs that attach near the rear wheel axle
are separate, adjustable pieces on the one I got.
It's too cheap to bother returning for a refund, though I must say I'm
not particularly impressed with the quality of the Bor Yueh Urban
rack--alignment is a bit off pretty much on the whole thing. The
materials and hardware look decent though.
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Date: 25 Apr 2007 08:44:53
From: SMS
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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victor.kan@gmail.com wrote:
> On Apr 9, 1:00 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com> wrote:
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>> I did find one of the racks from Nashbar is 40cm/15.75" (no thanks to
>> Nashbar's help, I found a manufacturer's (BorYueh) web site,
>> "http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture11/boryueh/324b.html"). This may
>> be good for what I need, and it's only $15. I also would like the mount
>> for the rear light, which this one has. I have big feet (11.5"/46), and
>> with some panniers the heel clearance is a problem. An extra 8 cm or so
>> would make a big difference.
>
> Did you try this one out yet?
Sorry, I feel terrible about that. I got them and they are no good, and
I am sending them back. Sorry about the mistake.
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Date: 15 Apr 2007 18:23:47
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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In article <461a67e6$0$27241$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net >,
SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com > writes:
> I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack to be
> able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
>
> Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the specs.
> So far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone know of any
> other long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks long, but they
> don't provide the specs.
IIRC, Axiom has an adjustable rack they call the Odyssee.
I'm afraid I don't have any specs available at-hand right now.
Anyway, Axiom might be another brand name for you to investigate,
as they have a variety of configurations.
cheers,
Tom
--
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Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca
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Date: 11 Apr 2007 14:23:31
From: nash
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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"SMS" <scharf.steven@geemail.com > wrote in message
news:461a67e6$0$27241$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...
>I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack to be
>able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
>
> Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the specs. So
> far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone know of any other
> long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks long, but they don't
> provide the specs.
They use to make these rack covers that could just be placed longer on the
rack if you wanted. I think they were made to keep the mud off with no
fenders. They clip on top and can just be placed farther back. Thick,
strong nylon composition.
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Date: 09 Apr 2007 15:04:48
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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Family newsgrou---- er, never mind.
Bill "Squidly?" S.
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Date: 09 Apr 2007 09:45:22
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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On Apr 9, 12:20 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com > wrote:
> I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack to be
> able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
>
> Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the specs.
> So far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone know of any
> other long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks long, but they
> don't provide the specs.
Do you specifically want to move the load further back, and not
further up or further out for clearance?
Here's one that moves outward:
http://www.rei.com/product/735847
And some of Axiom's racks move stuff back from the looks of them:
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=details&sku=RK6622
And the Jandd and Surly racks here look like the rack goes further
back at the lower attachment point than most others:
http://aebike.com//page.cfm?PageID=30&action=list&Category=85&type=T
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Date: 09 Apr 2007 10:00:27
From: SMS
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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victor.kan@gmail.com wrote:
> On Apr 9, 12:20 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com> wrote:
>> I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack to be
>> able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
>>
>> Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the specs.
>> So far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone know of any
>> other long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks long, but they
>> don't provide the specs.
>
> Do you specifically want to move the load further back, and not
> further up or further out for clearance?
Well I'd rather move it back, though I guess up would be okay as well.
Most of racks are about 30-32cm in length. The Jandd Expedition is 41cm.
I think there are some other longer racks, but usually the specs are not
included on the merchant or manufacturer site.
I did find one of the racks from Nashbar is 40cm/15.75" (no thanks to
Nashbar's help, I found a manufacturer's (Bor Yueh) web site,
"http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture11/boryueh/324b.html"). This may
be good for what I need, and it's only $15. I also would like the mount
for the rear light, which this one has. I have big feet (11.5"/46), and
with some panniers the heel clearance is a problem. An extra 8 cm or so
would make a big difference.
With the Arkel Bug, the mounting system lets you adjust where it mounts
on the rack, but with the 32cm racks it's mounted really far back with
the two supports very close together.
It'd be nice if Nashbar put the specs of products onto their web site.
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Date: 09 Apr 2007 22:16:01
From: Mike Kruger
Subject: Re: Long rear racks
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SMS wrote:
> victor.kan@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Apr 9, 12:20 pm, SMS <scharf.ste...@geemail.com> wrote:
>>> I have an Arkel Bug backpack/pannier and I need a longer rear rack
>>> to be able to move it further back, so it won't hit my heel.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, most of the racks don't list their length in the
>>> specs. So far I've found the Jandd Expedition at 16.25". Anyone
>>> know of any other long racks? The Ascent Longina from Nashbar looks
>>> long, but they don't provide the specs.
>>
>> Do you specifically want to move the load further back, and not
>> further up or further out for clearance?
>
> Well I'd rather move it back, though I guess up would be okay as well.
>
> Most of racks are about 30-32cm in length. The Jandd Expedition is
> 41cm. I think there are some other longer racks, but usually the
> specs are not included on the merchant or manufacturer site.
>
Isn't the Jandd Expedition higher as well? I've got one of these and it
solved my heel strike problems. I don't have handy a regular rack to compare
it to.
--
Mike Kruger
An opinion should be the result of a thought, not a substitute for it.
[Jef Mallet]
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