slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Hey guys So i somehow got talked into bike packing up to Afrika Burn this year, which is a solid 420km on dirt roads I have a shitty size small 1994 trek which i converted into my cycle touring bike, which has served me well for over night camps to like yzerfontein and back, but im worried it will fall apart on this journey I do how ever have a nice steel enduro hard tail which would be waaaay more comfortable (27.5 commencal meta HT) This might be a stupid question but is there rear bike rack system that will fit a through bolt axle hub? (12mm) There is this Topeak Beamrack that would be the next best option but my kit will be significantly higher then the 9kg limit it recommends:https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/touring/products/topeak-mtx-beamrack-v-type Im going to attempt to make my own frame bag and tie some stuff to my handle bars but the majority of gear is going to be over the back wheel Any help / tips will be greatly appreciated! Luke
Grease_Monkey Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 I've got zero advice for you, but I'l be following this thread - I am very keen for a multi-day bike packing trip on my Solaris and may use some of the advice provided. Update with pics as you go along!
Sepia Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Don't use that beam rack. I had one and gave it away. 9 kg will not be too safe as they swing and will damage the seat post. (Heaven forbid if you have a carbon seat post.)
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Don't use that beam rack. I had one and gave it away. 9 kg will not be too safe as they swing and will damage the seat post. (Heaven forbid if you have a carbon seat post.)Thanks for the heads up! I think on my last ride my gear came closer to 20kg so is a definite no then. Seatpost isn't carbon, it's a 150mm giant dropper Oh and forgot to mention earlier that the rear hub is non boost (142x12) if that helps anyone... Posted a pic of the actual bike i intend of using for fun also.
Eddy Gordo Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 A friend of mine had similar problem. Also he didnt wanna invest in the trekking kits.After alot of googling I found a plastic crate system. Basically u cant the crate in half and then fit the one into the other and cable tie together and onto the frame.Trying to find pics
Eddy Gordo Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-4-gallon-square-bucket-bike-panniers-for-less/ You have this option as well
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-4-gallon-square-bucket-bike-panniers-for-less/ You have this option as wellThe thing is i dont mind investing in the kit, i'm just not sure what options there are available for my type of bike. I already have pretty good pannier bags, it's just the rack system for the back that i really need to tackle
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Like if they made something similar to this for through axle systems:https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mtb-&-700c-touring-racks/835-uni-explorer-(disc)
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 i actually found just the thing from Thule! There are 2 good options, just dont know if they are available in SA: https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-tour-rack-_-100090 https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-pack-n-pedal-side-frames-_-pp_100017
Eddy Gordo Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 What about a rack that clamps to the seat stays?
ChrisF Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Some interesting different packing kits in her video - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/180843-20000-miles-a-year-on-her-bike/
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Apidura makes great bags for multi-day bike packing. Their frame bag will also fit inside an MTB with slack geometry. What I like most about these bags is that they are easy to mount.
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Some interesting different packing kits in her video - Those under seat bags looks cool, not cheap but im not sure how much weight it can handle. https://www.cycletouring.co.za/product/seatpacker-15-seat-bag-incl-rack/ Doesnt look like nearly as much as a pannier rack i reckon
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 And found a decent front bar bag: https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/saddle-bags-1/products/lezyne-tubby-bag
slewk Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 I need this tent!: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/bikamper/200-bikamper-
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