alpharalpha
100 W
Originally this thread started with me looking for a steel store bought rack but has changed to a diy build so being merged into one thread. Thanks for any input/advice.
alpharalpha said:I've decided that chromoly is the way to go but I only know of a few different chromoly rear racks. Thinking some of you guys might be more knowledgeable about this and give me some more options as not much is coming up with my internet searches. Thanks.
Chalo said:The widely available chromoly steel racks are those from Tubus and from Surly. The Tubus Cargo has better bracing, but it is optimized for carrying panniers. Surly racks have big wide rack tops and would be great for mounting battery packs and/or controllers.
All Tubus and Surly racks are expensive as racks go. There are equally sturdy aluminum racks available. I have to wonder what you intend to carry that an Axiom aluminum rack rated for 50kg wouldn't do. Because carrying even half that much weight on a rack is really unpleasant.
There is absolutely no way the "150kg" AliExpress rack is good for that kind of weight. Even if it were, the mounting points on the bike aren't. The fact that they brazenly lie about the weight capacity makes me wonder what other shenanigans they try to get away with.
alpharalpha said:I use my panniers. Any better rack suggestions? Is steel better?