Tubus Bicycle Touring Racks, made of high quality tubular chromoly or stainless steel, are the best quality bike racks I have found - sold in TheTouringStore.com at great prices.
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WILL A TUBUS RACK FIT MY BIKE? There are a LOT of different bike designs. Some easily accommodate bike racks, and some are a challenge to fit. If you do not already have brazed-on fittings on your rear dropouts, seatstays, fork tips, or fork blades, please contact me and I can help you determine if racks will fit your bike. I have some adapters that may help you mount racks on bikes that do not have the proper fittings. I have a toll free 800 number listed in my contact information below.
Tubus racks don't just look great. They are hand made of high quality chromoly steel or stainless steel tubing. They have strong 10mm-16mm diameter tubes and custom frame builder's quality welds. Tubus racks have the highest stated carrying capacity I have found.
The Tubus Cargo's rated capacity is 90 lbs. For comparison, I have seen the capacity on the Blackburn Expedition Rear Rack listed at 40 lbs, and the Jandd rear rack at 70 lbs. If you are headed out for a long distance, heavily loaded tour, the extra capacity could be the difference between a smooth tour or a breakdown
Tubus racks have the best mounting system I have seen. Instead of the standard twisted steel brackets - that only adjust forward and back - most Tubus racks have a special mounting system that adjusts forward and back, AND side to side, so you can perfectly level and align your rack. They will fit a wide variety of frame sizes, and is easy to set up. Most of the Tubus rear racks use a variation of this mounting system.
Tubus racks fit most bikes without needing any modifications, but some bike manufacturers place their seatstay rack mounting eyelets at a height that causes an upper rack mounting stay to interfere with the action of your rear brake. Tubus uses solid aluminum rods for their upper mounting stays. Aluminum mounting stays are relatively easy to bend. If you find that a brake lever arm wants to occupy the same space as the mounting stay, it is OK to bend the mounting stay, so it will not be in the way. Be sure to bend only on the round portion of the stay. Never bend the flat portion where they have drilled the mounting hole -- that will weaken the stay at the point where it changes from flat to round. I would suggest you use a piece of thick coat hanger wire and bend a template first, to be sure of the shape you will need, before you bend the mounting stay. If possible, use a vise, pad the jaws to reduce scratches, and you will have a lot of control when making your bends.
CLICK HERE to see ADAPTERS and Fit Solutions for a variety of rack fitting problems, including mounting front racks on forks without mid-fork rack fittings, disc brakes, heel clearance problems with panniers due to short chainstay length, and mounting racks on race bikes or bikes without rack mounting fittings.
Rack-Top Packs (Rack Trunks) and Tubus Racks. If you have or intend to use a rectangular rack-top pack (also called a rack trunk), such as the Lone Peak RP700 Rack Pack, then I would recommend either the Cargo or LOCC racks. Most rack trucks fasten at their edges, near the corners of the pack. You'll find that the narrower top platform areas on the Fly, Nova, Vega, Cosmo and Logo racks do not work especially well with rack-top racks. If you can mount them at all, they can end up being rather "tippy." You may feel it tipping from side to side as you ride -- especially during cornering.
Why Buy from me? Well, besides my great prices, I try very hard to keep ALL of the Tubus Racks (those available in the USA) in stock. They can be hard to get sometimes. Second, I ship them to you for FREE in the lower 48 states. Third, if you are also purchasing my Lone Peak or Ortlieb Panniers, you can have the convenience of purchasing your touring racks and packs from one place and save on shopping time. And I offer expertise in fitting racks to your bikes, terrific service and a no-risk return policy!
These are the best quality touring racks you will find! The designs are strong, simple, and sharp looking. If you are going on a long distance tour, THESE ARE THE RACKS YOU WANT!
What makes the Tubus warranty superior? Within the warranty period, Tubus grants worldwide delivery of all Tubus spare parts to registered customers. They send spare parts by courier to any place in the world free of charge. Tubus racks carry a ten year warranty. I know - some companies offer a lifetime warranty, but that does not mean their racks are better. It's just that most racks are never used for heavily loaded cross country touring, so they can afford to offer a lifetime warranty because their racks rarely get strength tested.
While managing and owning bike shops for 14 years, I attended many of the international bicycling trade shows, so I am very familiar with the other racks out there - and I have never seen better quality racks! I carry them because I wanted the best possible rack to compliment the panniers I sell, and Tubus is the best choice!
Questions? Ready to purchase? CONTACT WAYNE at TheTouringStore.com by Phone . . . Call TOLL FREE 1-800-747-0588 and ask for Wayne. Call any day, including weekends, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Mountain Time in Colorado. If I miss your call, leave your phone number and I WILL get back to you as soon as possible. If you get voice mail, I may be on the line, so keep trying, or leave a message. Contact Wayne by E-mail: I usually respond quickly to e-mail sent to wayne@TheTouringStore.com. If you attempt to contact me on a weekend, please don't EXPECT a really quick response, as I often take time off on those days. I usually take Sundays off, but you are welcome to try. If I am working Sunday, I may answer -- if not, leave a message, and I'll call back ASAP. I look forward to hearing from you! CLICK HERE for More Detailed CONTACT INFORMATION.
About TIME ZONES . . . MANY people call an hour early, and sound surprised when I don't answer, so I have I decided to include this info! Eastern Time is two hours ahead of Mountain Time. Central Time is one hour ahead of Mountain Time. Pacific Time is one hour behind Mountain Time. Examples . . . 11:00 AM in NY = 9 AM, Mountain Time in Colorado. 10:00 AM in Chicago, IL = 9:00 AM in Colorado. In California, 8:00 AM = 9:00 AM in Colorado.
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