Hi! I am planning my first bikepacking/touring trip, and I am looking for advice on rack and paniers for my bike.
It’s a 2014 29" GT Hardtail, currently with 2" wide Schwalbe Hurricanes (will probably be replaced by G-One Allrounds before the trip).
The bottom rack mounting eyelets are a bit more away from the wheel axle than I’ve seen on other bikes. The bottom eyelets are 160mm apart, and the upper eyelets are 100mm apart.
Currently, I’m eyeing the Ortlieb Rack Three with a pair of Ortlieb Back Roller Classics bags. Would this setup fit my bike? Any recommendations? Also, i would like to fit a rear fender, how does that work in combination with a rack, do I use the same mounting points?
by Legassov
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I would be worried the rack sits too far forward and your heels hit your panniers. I’ve seen racks like this one that have a rear offset that might work better.
https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Streamliner-Road-Cycle-Black/dp/B0025UCXEO/