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REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on otherbicycles.
I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable
rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back and/or lower than most rear racks. While I could order a Jandd Expedition or a Tubus, I prefer to buy it locally. I saw just the type of rack I wanted on one of the Novara bicycles, the Transfer ("http://images.rei.com/media/863813.jpg"), however they don't sell this type of rack in the store. I asked the salesperson if he knew where to buy such a rack, and he said "we can order it for you as a spare part." I was expecting that it would cost $100 or so, which is as much as a Tubus, but actually it sells for only $25. The height is adjustable, as well as the distance of the supports from the rack to the seat stay braze-ons. I'm not quite sure if this rack will work for me (heel clearance) but at least it's returnable if it doesn't work, and there are no shipping charges if it's shipped to the store. I'm very impressed with REI's service. |
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On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote:
I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back and/or lower than most rear racks. If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical. www.xtracycle.com |
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On May 12, 10:28 am, me wrote:
On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote: I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back and/or lower than most rear racks. If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com Do you have any experience with their stuff? |
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On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote:
On May 12, 10:28 am, me wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote: I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back and/or lower than most rear racks. If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com Do you have any experience with their stuff? i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride. The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability unladen was the most instant impression. I would call that very important for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no problem in tight quarters. Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2 guys I know both raved about them |
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On May 12, 5:47 pm, no wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote: On May 12, 10:28 am, me wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS wrote: I was in REI today, seeing if on the off-chance they had any suitable rear racks. I need something which allows the pannier to be further back and/or lower than most rear racks. If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com Do you have any experience with their stuff? i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride. The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability unladen was the most instant impression. I would call that very important for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no problem in tight quarters. Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2 guys I know both raved about them Thanks for the input! |
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REI and Ordering "spare parts" for Novara bicycles to use on other bicycles.
On Fri, 11 May 2007 22:27:16 -0700, SMS
wrote: I saw just the type of rack I wanted on one of the Novara bicycles, the Transfer ("http://images.rei.com/media/863813.jpg"), however they don't sell this type of rack in the store. I asked the salesperson if he knew where to buy such a rack, and he said "we can order it for you as a spare part." I was expecting that it would cost $100 or so, which is as much as a Tubus, but actually it sells for only $25. The height is adjustable, as well as the distance of the supports from the rack to the seat stay braze-ons. Check it with the panniers you want to use before you leave the store. If it's the same one that comes on the Randonee, it won't fit any of the Novarra panniers (the bolts that hold the rack together get in the way). You may have to get Ortlieb panniers to fit this rack. Pat Email address works as is. |
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no wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote: On May 12, 10:28 am, me wrote: If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com Do you have any experience with their stuff? i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride. I'm very happy with mine. I know four or five other guys in my club who have them as well. Heck, we're having a cargo bike ride in a couple weeks. http://www.rideyourbike.com/xtracycleride8.html The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability unladen was the most instant impression. Even with six grocery bags and a 5 year old on back it's good. I would call that very important for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no problem in tight quarters. Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2 guys I know both raved about them. I don't use mine as a commuter, because it's setup with a much more upright riding position than my commuter. Plus it seems a bit silly to haul it all the way to Bellevue and back. I've done it with no problems though. I do tend to cut down on my curb hopping when I'm on it though. I know Zoot has one also. I don't recall anyone else on the group talking about having one. -- Dane Buson - BASIC, n.: A programming language. Related to certain social diseases in that those who have it will not admit it in polite company. |
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On May 14, 12:19 pm, Dane Buson wrote:
no wrote: On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:58:35 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote: On May 12, 10:28 am, me wrote: If you want to take that aspect to the extreme, have a look at the freeRadical.www.xtracycle.com Do you have any experience with their stuff? i have been reading up on the Xtracycle and thinking lots, the only actual experience is talking to a couple of local owners and a short test ride. I'm very happy with mine. I know four or five other guys in my club who have them as well. Heck, we're having a cargo bike ride in a couple weeks. http://www.rideyourbike.com/xtracycleride8.html That sounds like fun! The quality seems solid after 3 years of continuous use and the stability unladen was the most instant impression. Even with six grocery bags and a 5 year old on back it's good. I would call that very important for a commuter bike. There seemed to be no problem in tight quarters. Disclaimer, it was a very short ride, but the 2 guys I know both raved about them. I don't use mine as a commuter, because it's setup with a much more upright riding position than my commuter. Plus it seems a bit silly to haul it all the way to Bellevue and back. I've done it with no problems though. I do tend to cut down on my curb hopping when I'm on it though. I know Zoot has one also. I don't recall anyone else on the group talking about having one. Thanks for sharing your experience. |
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