Can’t afford an Old Man Mtn, but need a rack for commuting. Any suggestions?
Would prefer front, but my three eyelets are at an angle, so rear is acceptable. Salsa Mukluk.
Thanks.
by Van-garde
Can’t afford an Old Man Mtn, but need a rack for commuting. Any suggestions?
Would prefer front, but my three eyelets are at an angle, so rear is acceptable. Salsa Mukluk.
Thanks.
by Van-garde
6 Comments
Oh. No rear eyelets either. Which is why I wanted the OMM, but that’ll have to wait.
Acquired some mud shovels for Xmas.
Nice to see the old Mukluk! Hope she’s treating you well. I know it doesn’t fit your budget but the ortlieb quick rack is really nice and is axle mounted so it handles loads really well. Might be worth looking for a used one. Not sure if they are fatty compatible though.
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Swagman rack I got for free. Look for used ones. Very sturdy, light, doesn’t take up much space, no frills.
Unfortunately, fat compatible racks are all gonna be expensive. Unless you want to try to jury-rig a walk basket onto the front through axle (which would be cool to see!)
Salsa Alternator rear rack.
I picked up a 2023 Mukluk this Fall off Craigslist. The owner had it completely set up for bikepacking.
2 Blackburn Outpost fork cages (🤙) , Surly Moloko bars with custom handlebar bag, Ergon cork grips, Brooks B17, Alternator rack and 2 Ortlieb panniers, and an Oveja Negra framebag.
Jackpot
I’ve had good luck with the alternator rear rack- tho I got it used and didn’t pay the salsa price. That said you’ll need a seatpost collar too, but it’s real light and works well