Reddit reviews Axiom Journey Cycle Rack, Black

Late to the party, but I wanted to throw an awesome budget option in there: http://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Journey-Cycle-Rack-Black/dp/B0025ULKGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409238432&sr=8-1&keywords=axiom+journey+rack

Axiom Journey. Sure you can get one that's twice as much, but this served me well for a 3,000 mile tour through SE Asia. Highly recommended. I would take money saved on a rear rack and spend a little extra on a nicer front rack.

The bike you have is pretty much irrelevant these days. Brackets have been designed to allow racks on any bike whether there are built in mounts for them or not. This includes disc brake bikes.

Axiom makes a rack called the Journey. It has the lowest cost to weight carrying ratio I've ever come across. It can carry around 150lbs and costs about $40?

https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Journey-Cycle-Rack-Black/dp/B0025ULKGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504137182&sr=8-1&keywords=axiom+journey+rack

http://axiomgear.com/products/racks/journey-racks/

There are also panniers out there that can convert to backpacks. For Example.
https://www.arkel-od.com/en/bug-commuting-bag.html

I purchased a model from Blackburn, and I would not recommend it. One day it ripped off my rack, jammed into my rear wheel, and sent me flying head first into oncoming traffic. I tried contacting Blackburn about it and they never answered my calls or emails. So fuck Blackburn.

Don't have any experience with that rack, but I did just install this on my bike and I'd recommend it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025ULKGG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LHT Frame - $520 after tax

Chukker Wheels - $85 x 2

Tires Schwalbe Marathon Plus RLX 700 x 45 C Bicycle Tire - $54 x 2

Alloy Headset Spacers - $7.89 x 2

Shift Levers - $60

Chain - $10

Brake Cables - $10

Brakes - $15 x 2

Extra Long Shift Cables - $6

Derailleur - $24

Cassette - $17

Crankset - $40

Spindle - $24

Headset - $45

Seatpost - $20

Brooks Saddle - $145

Rack - $35

Brooks Panniers - $150 x 2

Brooks Bar Tape - $65

Tools

Saw Guide - $41.36

Starnut Setter - $22