I have seen comment lately that the Tubus Cargo rack and the Ortlieb panniers is the way to go. I looked at Tubus' website and they did not indicate who the local distributor was but after an email, they pointed me to the importer who directed me to the only distributor of the Cargo rack in Brisbane. I rang them this a.m. for the price - $208.00 not including any adapters for quick release.
I understand that the manufacturer has to make their profit, and so too does the wholesaler and that means on top of the freight to get it here to Oz, and of course the LBS has to take their cut but somehow that just seems way too much JUST for a rack.
I have seen comment lately that the Tubus Cargo rack and the Ortlieb panniers is the way to go. I looked at Tubus' website and they did not indicate who the local distributor was but after an email, they pointed me to the importer who directed me to the only distributor of the Cargo rack in Brisbane. I rang them this a.m. for the price - $208.00 not including any adapters for quick release.
I understand that the manufacturer has to make their profit, and so too does the wholesaler and that means on top of the freight to get it here to Oz, and of course the LBS has to take their cut but somehow that just seems way too much JUST for a rack.
Are they that good?
I have stood on mine. It has carried my panniers plus tent etc. My Ortliebs never LOOK like falling off. If I lost it I'd buy another. That's all I can tell you.
Maybe you can buy a $50 rack that will do the job. All I know is that when I'm some distance from the nearest trafficed road and bouncing my MTB along a track I'd rather my panniers stayed attached and out of my spokes.
I have seen comment lately that the Tubus Cargo rack and the Ortlieb panniers is the way to go. I looked at Tubus' website and they did not indicate who the local distributor was but after an email, they pointed me to the importer who directed me to the only distributor of the Cargo rack in Brisbane. I rang them this a.m. for the price - $208.00 not including any adapters for quick release.
I understand that the manufacturer has to make their profit, and so too does the wholesaler and that means on top of the freight to get it here to Oz, and of course the LBS has to take their cut but somehow that just seems way too much JUST for a rack.
Are they that good?
They are SENSATIONAL! The toughest rack I've used in thirty years of touring. 40kg load rating, you'll never exceed that just on the rear - I normally carry 25 - 30 in front & rear racks and handlebar bag, for an extended expedition carrying all food for 5-6 days.
If the local price puts you off try www.wallbike.com They are a reliable US on-line shop that ships to Australia for a reasoable rate. Should get the Tubus Cargo delivered for around $A160-170.
But they fasten to your rack eyes on the drop-outs, not QR axle. If you have no rack eyes yuo're better to get the Old Man Mountain perhaps.
