For gravel packers with racks: I’m debating whether I remove my rack and fenders in between tours…
My next packing season will likely be Sept-October.
I think I’m divided between keeping it rigged & tour ready and wanting a sleeker ride for when I’m just doing local road & gravel.
Other considerations include wear & tear, risk of losing parts, storage…
So, question: what do you do? Whats your system for balancing day to day riding and everything you strap to your bike for a tour?
Picture: Passo Marrone, Consenza (Calabria, Italy 🇮🇹)
by illtakethewindowseat
4 Comments
Yes it stays on. Im not that much of a performance hog and its just too usefull to remove it.
I keep the rack always on and with a small-ish MIK trunk bag on top for whatever stuff I need; tools, clothes, bike lock etc. Honestly I couldn’t go back to riding without storage.
Fenders I do take off since they’re quick attack, but I plan on getting full lenght ones that will probably just stay on indefinitely.
I keep the rack on. I find it handy for commuting, grabbing groceries, or just strapping things to from time to time when out for a ride. Only racks I take on and off are the fork mounted cages.
No, I use an Ortlieb Quickrack. I only need about 10 seconds to remove my rack.