Beam Rack
01-30-20, 08:53 AM
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Beam Rack
Anyone here using these? I am thinking of buying one because it would be easy to change between my two 10 speed bikes. I would like one that has a removable bag on it, too. I've been looking at Topeak, but they seem expensive......at least to me. What are some other options? I see some that are straight and some that have a bend to them. I would think the bend would be necessary?
01-30-20, 09:35 AM
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It's good to hear this critique. Although, I don't ride hard and I have no carbon post. lol That being said, which is worse or better.....the quick clamp or the style with bolts?
01-30-20, 09:56 AM
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I have a topeak MTX beam rack with the side frames and an MTX trunkbag. They have different models for different types/sizes of bikes, so you may or may not need a bend depending on the size of your bike. It's fine for what it is, but if you're going to be carrying a lot of stuff a touring type rack or even an arkel randonneur rack will be lighter and more stable, and if you are only occasionally going to carry things, a bikepacking saddle bag would be a much lighter and cheaper option. So the use-cases for the beam rack are pretty limited in my experience. I used mine a lot when I first got it, but I don't think I've used it at all in several years.
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I have a topeak MTX beam rack with the side frames and an MTX trunkbag. They have different models for different types/sizes of bikes, so you may or may not need a bend depending on the size of your bike. It's fine for what it is, but if you're going to be carrying a lot of stuff a touring type rack or even an arkel randonneur rack will be lighter and more stable, and if you are only occasionally going to carry things, a bikepacking saddle bag would be a much lighter and cheaper option. So the use-cases for the beam rack are pretty limited in my experience. I used mine a lot when I first got it, but I don't think I've used it at all in several years.
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I like the beam rack as it shields the rear debris from kicking up. The large saddle bags as pictured above may or may not be always affixed to the bicycle, which then you'd either deal with the kick up mess or put a fender on. Having one do both jobs is my preference. YMMV
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01-30-20, 01:31 PM
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Most of this is just not true. The only part that is true is about the amount of seatpost toy need for the clamp. And if you don't have enough seatpost exposed, then your frame is probably to big for you
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regardless of which rack you choose, I like the idea of each bike having their own rack, comparable with a single trunk bag, that can clip into both. that seems really smart *& convenient!
