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Tubus Cosmo stainless steel rear Bicycle Touring Rack
Tubus Bike Racks Sold at CycloCamping
Stainless steel is never cheap but always worth it in the long run. Simply put, this rack is a top pick of serious long distance touring cyclist |
Tubus Bike Racks Sold at CycloCamping
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This is my front rack of choice. Stainless steel will not rust and the low-rider design improves center of gravity and bike handling which reduces riding fatigue caused by spending hours in the saddle with a high center of gravity load. The best mounting hardware in the business insures the rack stays on the fork without problems and makes it easy to mount and use. Fits wheel sizes 26 in. or 700c and includes hardware for bikes with mid-fork braze-ons. The best front bicycle touring rack on the market. |
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Tubus Cargo 700c Bike Rack(from vender) The heavy-duty rear rack from Tubus features tubular chromoly construction for significant fatigue resistance and load capacity. Stable and durable, this rear rack will work with just about any pannier set made. Unique mounting system makes it compatible with almost any braze-on configuration. Braze-on reflector bracket and fender stay eyelets are standard features; powder coated finish resists corrosion. |
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Tubus Cargo 26'' Bike Rack(from vender) The heavy-duty rear rack from Tubus features tubular chromoly construction for significant fatigue resistance and load capacity. Stable and durable, this rear rack will work with just about any pannier set made. Unique mounting system makes it compatible with almost any braze-on configuration. Braze-on reflector bracket and fender stay eyelets are standard features; powder-coated finish resists corrosion. |
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Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack(from vender) The simple design of the Tubus Tara lowrider tubular front carrier makes it easy to use and mount. Fits wheel sizes 26 in. or 700c and includes hardware for bikes with mid-fork braze-ons. |
Tubus Disco Bike Rack
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Tubus Disco Bike Rack(from vender) The heavy-duty Tubus rear rack features tubular chromoly construction for significant load capacity and fatigue resistance. Stable and durable, this rear rack will work with just about any pannier set made. Mounts to seatstay braze-ons and through rear wheel axle via quick-release skewer; skewer is included. Seat stay mount adjusts to fit different frame sizes. Reflector bracket allows you to attach a rear safety light, sold separately. Powder-coated finish resists corrosion. Buy
Tubus Disco Bike Rack
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Tubus Luna stainless steel rear rackThe Luna is a very lightweight rack, yet it can carry 40 pounds of load. It mounts to the brake bridge. |
Tubus Bike Racks Sold at CycloCamping
Bicycle Touring Panniers and Waterproof Bike Tour Bags and Ortlieb Waterproof Panniers
Sold Online! Touring Bicycles including Surly Long Haul Truckers and Novara Safari.
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See Why I switched to Ortlieb waterproof Panniers?
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Cycle Touring Racks: Why chromoly steel is best.
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(from
vender) The world's lightest long distance travel carrier. The material
titanium is extremely corrosion resistant and very strong, which makes the CARRY carrier nearly indestructible.
(from
vender) With the AIRY, Tubus introduces the first carrier made of titanium. With
a maximum load of 30 kilos and a Tara weight of 230 grams, the AIRY breaks every
record. The material titanium is extremely corrosion resistant and strong, which
makes the AIRY carrier nearly indestructible. Due to its limited length, the
AIRY works best with front panniers. The Airy is not compatible with the
Ortlieb-Backroller-pannier.
My years of fully loaded bicycle touring experience have taught me several
things about racks and the Tubus Cosmo rear rack is what I use and recommend
to other touring cyclist. Stainless steel is incredibly strong, will
not rust, unlikely to ever break, or require regular applications of touch
up paint but the Cosmo's unique lower pannier mounting option is the part I
like best. Depending on the configuration of your rear load the
pannier bags can be mounted the old fashioned way high on the rack platform
tube or lower on a second horizontal rail. I like the lower position
because it lowers the center of gravity for better balance and handling but
the lower position also allows a flat surface for hassle free mounting of my tent, sleeping bag, and pad. The Cosmo also
solves the problem of heels hitting the rear pannier because of big feet or
short wheelbase (chain stay) and will work with just about any pannier set
made.
