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'13 Trek Madone 2.1

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cmtbiz:
I just got myself a 2013 Trek Madone 2.1 road bike.  I will using this for my short touring. I would go for the "credit card" option and I dont see I can put any racks on this type of bike.  Anyway since I will be just doing around New Jersey and its neighboring states only. 

John Nelson:
So how much do you plan to carry, and how?

cmtbiz:
Not for winter.. since no rack on it.. it will be just the medium sized backpack - 2 sets of shorts/jersey/socks; spare tube; 2 water bottles; mini size of those personal hygiene stuffs; disposable raincoats; some snacks; compact tools; small towels; gps; maps; cellphone; flashlight; chargers.

I guess I have all the essentials. I hope I can pull this off.  ???

I wonder if they have those panniers that goes inside the frame, that you hang on the top tube?

If not, I would probably go back to my Mountain Bike which I can install racks.

DaveB:
For true ultralight touring, say 10 pounds maximum load, a seatpost rack will work.  Some of them are rated to handle 20 pounds or a bit more but don't do it as they are not stable enough and can harm your seatpost if too heavy.

Otherwise, you bought the wrong bike if touring is a major intended use. 

RussSeaton:
A seatpost rack and bag will work fine for light touring where you stay in motels.  Or a Carradice bag on the back of the saddle.  Looking at the Trek website, your bike comes with either a compact 34x30 or triple 30x30 low gear.  Good enough for light touring.

Seatpost rack with side racks to keep panniers out of spokes.
http://www.topeak.com/products/Racks/RXBeamRack_w_side_frameV-Type

Rackbag with side pockets that fold out to become panniers.
http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/MTXTrunkBagDXP

Carradice bags on back of saddle.  Attach with toestraps.
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=33

Adventure Cycling sells the bags that go inside the main triangle.
http://www.adventurecycling.org/store/index.cfm/product/601_75/jandd-frame-pack.cfm
http://www.adventurecycling.org/store/index.cfm/product/606_75/revelate-designs-tangle-frame-bag.cfm

You can put a rear rack onto your bike.  Just use P clips to attach the rack to the seatstays at the top and bottom.  May not be the prettiest, but it works fine.  Your frame is aluminum so it will be fine with P clips.

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