Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Back racks, front racks, what kinds should I use?

When I got my bike it had a Bontrager rear rack already installed, but since its attachment to the bicycle wasn't very sturdy, I decided to exchange it for a steel rack with a home-designed attachment. I bought two American made Wald racks for about $24...incredibly cheaper than most racks.  One was to replace the existing rear rack, and one was for the front.  I am putting a platform rack on the front instead of the low-rider because my handlebar bag is going to rest on it.  Wald doesn't sell front racks, so my dad decided he could make a rear rack work.
The rear rack
He designed attachment systems for both of the new racks ... now they are waiting for my brother to weld them together.
Front rack
As they stand now...just balanced in place...






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