There’s more options than just Tailfin if you need a rear rack for your bikes. The Ortlieb Quick Rack is affordable and can fit on almost any bike, including carbon frames with the addition of the threaded axle adapter! #urbancycling #touring
I think the main issue here for the carbon gravel bikes is clearance. On my cannondale top stone I use the quick rack with the eyelets, and I am 2cm away clearance wise. So the height would not work with the thru axle connection. I wish it did though!
It is a great alternative if you don’t have any eyelets or as you said for bike where you shouldn’t clamp the seat stays but if any of these two options are possible I would prefer these, especially the using the eyelets as on the thru axle you always have to undo the richer hand adapter in case you need to take out your axle e.g. when having to repair your tyre…
outstanding bit of kit it has served me on multiple tours and commuting, topeak have a new one out and it looks epic, very similar to tailfin but a 3rd of the price.
Been living off a bicycle for a decade. Ortleib has simply performed flawlessly. 10yrs of living out of their panniers. Wonderf stuff. Know your/you're love
Unfortunately the ortlieb doesnt fit tires 29x 2.5 and bigger unless you use the eyelets. I almost bought this rack for my fargo for the gdmtr for a cheaper qr rack vs tailfin..so now im thinking to heck with weight and going old man mountain divide rack
I have this rack. Have it. But what makes Tailfin more attractive is that their axle is universal so you can use it on all your bikes, and the Cargopack with the top opening is just so much more practical than a strapped dry bag or panniers for off road or race pace.
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I think the main issue here for the carbon gravel bikes is clearance. On my cannondale top stone I use the quick rack with the eyelets, and I am 2cm away clearance wise. So the height would not work with the thru axle connection. I wish it did though!
It is a great alternative if you don’t have any eyelets or as you said for bike where you shouldn’t clamp the seat stays but if any of these two options are possible I would prefer these, especially the using the eyelets as on the thru axle you always have to undo the richer hand adapter in case you need to take out your axle e.g. when having to repair your tyre…
What if you have a steel or Ti frame that has rack mounts. The axle is nice but it’s not necessary and makes removing the rear wheel more inconvenient
I have both. The Tailfin is far superior
outstanding bit of kit it has served me on multiple tours and commuting, topeak have a new one out and it looks epic, very similar to tailfin but a 3rd of the price.
I got one since longer time on my carbon bike. And it works really well. Grtz from Poland!
This is kind of pointless! The Ortlieb Through Axle cost's 80€ and what suprise similar price to Tailfin
I really don't see the advantage of the thru axle system. Good luck getting that wheel out if you need to fix a puncture.
Remove the pannier, remove the rack, remove the thru axle remove the wheel.
Instead of remove the thru axle, remove the wheel.
Does it fit on a fatbike ( 26×4.6) because I have allot of trouble finding one fore my tires
Been living off a bicycle for a decade. Ortleib has simply performed flawlessly. 10yrs of living out of their panniers. Wonderf stuff. Know your/you're love
It's also compatible with short travel full suspension mountain bikes!
I have a carbon tailfin I've had it 4 years I hate it
Can a person sit on it? Does it take the weight
Unfortunately the ortlieb doesnt fit tires 29x 2.5 and bigger unless you use the eyelets. I almost bought this rack for my fargo for the gdmtr for a cheaper qr rack vs tailfin..so now im thinking to heck with weight and going old man mountain divide rack
I know bikes are better these days performance wise, but miss the days when multi speed bikes were simpler.
It would have been essential to see how the rack attaches. Seems like that's the whole point of the video. But we don't get to see how it works.
I use this rack on my Fairlight Gravel bike with 2 ortleib panniers and the tent goes on top!
Which tires are those blue tires?
I have this rack. Have it. But what makes Tailfin more attractive is that their axle is universal so you can use it on all your bikes, and the Cargopack with the top opening is just so much more practical than a strapped dry bag or panniers for off road or race pace.
Really a dire situation when we call an Ortlieb product "an affordable alternative"
Got one on my carbon bike , I got the mudguard for it , I've got the light version which has no top rack , I just use small panniers .