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Old 05-28-21, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by djb
I've used a Tara for a number of years, and it's already rather light, so for me, that money could go towards lighter tires, spokes, panniers, tent , campmat etc.

interesting that a titan one is available, but boy that's a lot of money.

Plus, over here, a regular Tara costs about 150 Canadian dollars.
I suspect it will come down some in price over time but it's definitely expensive. My guess is that it allows for a more positive comparison to bikepacking setups. And some bikepacking bags can be even more expensive than these racks.

Next time you look for a new Tubus rack try looking at some German retailers. Even with shipping and taxes it might save you quite a bit. Same for tyres and dynamo hubs.

@Tourist in MSN we all want that combo of the perfect Ortlieb color with your dogs face printed on it, as if it were tattood like the hard-ass they/you are.
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