Rear rack which holds U-Lock?

"Gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a
commuter, and I'm going

to

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need a rack. I have a beam rack, but the new bike has
eyelets, so.... I remember seeing a Kryptonite rack years
ago which held a U-Lock, but it's not listed on their
website. Does anybody know a rack like this?

I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

"Mike Kruger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Gooserider" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a
commuter, and I'm

going

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to

Quoted message said:

need a rack. I have a beam rack, but the new bike has
eyelets, so.... I remember seeing a Kryptonite rack
years ago which held a U-Lock, but

it's

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not listed on their website. Does anybody know a rack
like this?

I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my
messenger bag. My frame's too small to use a mounting
bracket, and my handlebar space is taken up with a computer,
light, and Air Zound. Does the rack hold the lock securely,
do you like it, and where did you get it?

Mike

Gooserider said:

I'm in the process of outfitting my new Ibex as a
commuter, and I'm going to need a rack. I have a beam
rack, but the new bike has eyelets, so.... I remember
seeing a Kryptonite rack years ago which held a U-Lock,
but it's not listed on their website. Does anybody know a
rack like this?

Mike

Masterlock has one that goes on your seatpost and will hold
some extra stuff, not as much as a touring rack but maybe
good enough for a commute pack. You could probably use the
touring rack also and just use this thing for a lock holder.

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"Mike Kruger" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I've got a Topeak rack that does that. Rattles, though.

... Does the rack hold the lock securely, do you like it,
and where did you get it?

It holds the lock securely, under the rack itself. I don't
really use this feature at the moment; that rack's on my
commuter bike and I just carry a cheap cable with me (real
lock left on rack at work). The rack itself is fine. Don't
remember where I got it. Best bet would be to check the
Topeak web site for the model number and ask around.

Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my
messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well,
unless you're wearing bike shorts that is) .. it works a
little better if you wear a belt but it's not necessary. i
forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the lock
couldn't be more accessible.
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david reuteler [email hidden]

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Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my
messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well,
unless you're wearing bike shorts that is) .. it works a
little better if you wear a belt but it's not necessary. i
forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the lock
couldn't be more accessible.

Is that a Kryptonite in your pants, or are you just happy
to see me?

-Luigi

Luigi de Guzman said:

Is that a Kryptonite in your pants, or are you just happy
to see me?

putting the lock down the front of your pants interferes
greatly with your ability to pedal.
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"David Reuteler" wrote: putting the lock down the front of
your pants interferes greatly with your ability to pedal.
^^^^^^^^^^^ And that ain't all.

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David Reuteler said:

Gooserider said:

Well, it's either have a rattly rack or keep using my
messenger bag.

shove it down the back right part of your pants (well,
unless you're wearing bike shorts that is) .. it works a
little better if you wear a belt but it's not necessary. i
forget it's there sometimes, it never rattles and the lock
couldn't be more accessible.

When I'm riding a bike with any rear rack, my lock lays flat
on the top of the rack, bungeed with the cylinder towards
the saddle.

Without a rack, I open the lock, feed the U part through my
right hip belt loop and relock with the keyhole forward.
Then when I want to take it off, just swing it forward and
I'm looking down at the keyhole.

Downside of this is that it is a bit rough on your belt
loops. Re-stitching is easy, as long as you aren't too
worried about neatness.

Mark

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Thanks everyone for the info. The Topeak rack is called the
"OS Rack & Lock". I was unable to find it anywhere but from
Topeak. It comes with the lock, and the price was $54 plus
shipping. Not cheap, but not bad for a combo. I'll post a
review when I get it. Once I get that and my Freddy Fenders
I'll have a real commuter. LOL