Hi Tim. Yes, the Mark's Rack is great. I've used it front and back, with and without p-clamps, which, in my opinion, are a wonderful example of a first world problem. I also think Marks should get a nice discount on Mark's Racks.
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 9:06:57 AM UTC-8, Tim Gavin wrote: > > I agree, Mark, but I was referring to using the Mark's rack up front > (p-clamps to the fork legs), as Patrick S is asking about front loading. > The Mark's rack uses a tang to the brake post for its upper mount, just > like your example. > > On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 10:59 AM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch < > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>> wrote: > >> You certainly do not need p-clamps to enjoy a super solid rack on your >> bike. I've had these before and they work just great. This one is on a bike >> new to me, which still needs a handlebar wrap, and when I removed the >> brakes I did not level the rack. It's now going on another bike anyway. As >> has been said many times, this kind of connection has carried countless >> loads millions of miles. Seat stay braze-ons are nice and might make it a >> bit more secure in theory, but this rack would look killer on a grilver >> Roadini. >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2vx5WKYYHgo/WlTztg_a_7I/AAAAAAAAKI4/gKMRtZId1Lk_7XmnWP1NRRI7hbV-aCEXQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9846.JPG> >> >> >> <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_kpTo7sabds/WlTznz9PhCI/AAAAAAAAKI0/y84xHVfI8NMlwWsf3uyFWIvBCLNXwdaHgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_9845.JPG> >> >> >> The only possible stumbling block to using the Roadini as your dedicated >> commuter is you are going to loose significant tire width over a 26" LHT, >> especially if you outfit it with fenders for all weather. Maybe a dual >> role--the Roadini on fair weather days when you might want to throw on some >> extra miles, the LHT for the more challenging weather. The LHT could be >> your camping/gravel bike, the Roadini fast solo or club riding, day trips, >> packed dirt road, etc. Perfect! >> >> >> On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:03:40 AM UTC-8, Steve Palincsar wrote: >>> >>> ...you could use P-clamps, but honestly - why would you want to? And >>> why does this frame have no rack mounting points if carrying a commuting or >>> light touring load was considered in the design?) >>> >>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com >> <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
