julianface

Anyone have any suggestions for a cheap rear rack for an 80s road bike? All the local shops are closed here so was hoping there may be a good online recommendation (for Canada)

Thanks!

cyccommute 

Blackburn EX-1 is a classic. Axiom Transit is similar but has a solid deck. Delta Megarack is about the same as the others with adjustable legs. All of those have flat rack stays which I often find them to be difficult to mount.

I like round stays better. They have more adjustment and are easier to mount. The Sunlite Gold Tec Lite is a good rack. Racktime Foldit is a good rack. The Racktime Standit is a bit better because it is welded. It’s also a bit more expensive. The Racktime racks are Tubus racks cheaper brother. If you want the ultimate, look at Tubus. They are the heirloom quality racks, expensive but worth the extra money. The Vega is an excellent rack for a lighter rack from Tubus that is still capable of carrying more weight (55 lb) than the all the other racks I’ve linked to. If you need to carry up to about 90 lbs, the Tubus Cargo is the best rack around but that’s overkill for everyday use.

Leisesturm

Planetbike Eco Rack (55lb. capacity) under $25. Not very vintage, but Velo Orange or Rivendell won't be cheap.

cyccommute 

I really question that capacity. I trust Tubus’ numbers and they list the Tubus Vega’s capacity at 55lb for a steel rack. It’s far stronger than aluminum racks. There’s a lot of inflation and bogus numbers on rack capacity. Axiom lists their rack capacity at 110 lb which is far too high.