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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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1. Tubus Cargo evo & Logo evo Chromoly Steel Rear Racks
Tubus Cargo evo & Logo evo are in stock NOW! See the new evo 3D Dropouts and other improvements.
2. Tubus Front Lowrider Racks -- Chromoly Steel or Stainless Steel
Tara
Duo
Ergo
Nova
Tara Big Apple
3. Tubus Matched Front and Rear Sets!
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4. Tubus Rear Chromoly Steel Rear Racks
5. Tubus Stainless Steel Rear Racks
Cosmo
Fly
Classic Stainless Steel
6. Tubus Titanium/Specialty Rear Racks
7. Tubus Rack Rack Comparisons
8. Tubus Rack Fitting Solutions
9. Tubus Rack Accessories
4D
Toplight
Front Kickstand for Lowrider
Tubus Rack Facts . . .
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-14mm diameter tubes and custom frame builder's quality welds. Tubus racks have the highest stated carrying capacity I have found.
The Tubus Cargo evo's rated capacity is 88 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 Tubus Rack Fitting 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 evo or Cosmo SS racks. The Logo evo and Vega evo will also work with the Lone Peak rack pack, but the best fit is with the larger top platform areas on the Cargo evo and Cosmo SS. Most rack trucks fasten near their edges and corners. You'll find that the narrower top platform areas on the Fly, Airy, Carry, and Disco racks do not work well with most rack-top packs with built-in mounting systems. Rack top packs on these racks may end up feeling "tippy," if you can attach them at all. You may feel them tipping from side to side as you ride -- especially during cornering.
Why Buy from me? Well, besides my great prices, I try hard to keep all of the Tubus Racks in stock (those available in the USA). 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 10 year warranty superior? Within the first three years of 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. 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 those companies can afford to offer a lifetime warranty because their racks rarely get strength tested.
In over 30 years in the bicycle industry, I have attended most of the international bicycling trade shows, so I am familiar with the other brands of racks out there. 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!
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