Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Freewheeling => Folders => Topic started by: SA_SA_SA_SA on 06 December, 2016, 12:18:51 pm
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Brompton seem to have updated the rear rack* but....
it looks very similar (so not likely to be much lighter?)
I was hoping that they would make a new optional lighter more minimalist rear rack for those who buy a rear rack merely for the extra folded stability and/or greater choice in rear lamps (and perhaps to support a rucksack hung from a transverse rod through saddle rails (see AtoB Nov2016 page 17 or http://pathlesspedaled.com/2011/07/video-backpacks-on-bromptons/ (http://pathlesspedaled.com/2011/07/video-backpacks-on-bromptons/) ).
It would nice if the lighter rack option looked better but the new black option would do :)
*https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/brompton-rear-carrier-platform-with-four-aluminium-stays-qrcc/ (https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/brompton-rear-carrier-platform-with-four-aluminium-stays-qrcc/)
Perhaps in 2017......
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It looks like the only real difference are cutouts for the bungees at the front of the rack, making it slightly more convenient to use.
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Sounds like they've changed the Easy Wheel mounting, too (possibly just a different sized bolt)? Presumably to support the new unified wheels.
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Something like this perhaps?: https://dinokiddo.me/?portfolio=hh-titanium-front-and-rear-rack-type-a-for-brompton
Spendy, though...
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Something like this perhaps?: https://dinokiddo.me/?portfolio=hh-titanium-front-and-rear-rack-type-a-for-brompton
Spendy, though...
I've got that rear Q-rack... it weighs nothing compared to the original, provides nearly the carrying ability of the original but not as much balance when folded....