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Gear Talk / Front Rack

« on: June 09, 2009, 07:02:27 pm »

I am looking for a rack simular to the "Explorer Tubular Rack" by Topeak. This is a rear mounted rack with a "deck" for a trunk bag. I am looking for one that will fit in the front. I have an extra set of baga that I would like to make use of rather than by a new rack and new bags. Any one have any idea of where I can get such a rack or any ideas of how I can use my spare Topeak Explorer rack to fit on the front of my bike? I have a mountian bike with a cro molly fork. (pics are on my blog site at gregbiske@blogspot.com

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Gear Talk / Touring Tires

« on: June 06, 2009, 05:11:56 pm »

I am doing a cross state ride on my mountian / touring bike. I am using 26" wheels, 36 spoke. I am packing light using only rear panniers and trunk bag. My route will be mostly crush limestone and some road. I am going to use my Fotre Fast City 26 X 1.25. Do you think these will hold up to the long ride and weight?