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Axiom Suspension and Disc Lowrider Front Rack
Reviews
Reviews of Axiom Suspension and Disc Lowrider Front Rack
Great rack for the money!
Pros
Lightweight, unobtrusive when not in use, makes a good stand when you pull the front tire off
Cons
The skewer is a little bit on the short side.....
Other Thoughts
I bought this front rack for a Schwinn hybrid. I had no problems with the installation (but I do wish the skewer was 5-10mm longer). I can't speak for the weight capacity of it, since I use them for lighter loads (snacks, light jackets, etc) when I take my son on rail trail rides. Normally I use Axioms rear rack for commuting, but my son rides a Copilot that attaches to my seatpost. I really can't imagine having a problem with this rack in the future since I use it infrequently and with lighter loads.....
Great Rack!
Pros
It does what it is supposed to do without any problems.
It feels strongly attached to the bike and gives you a sense that the panniers, once attached to the rack, will not go anywhere without you releasing them.
Installation is very simple and straight forward.
Cons
The included skewer is too short for my bicycle. Had to obtain a longer one at my LBS.
The design of the bottom part makes the rack to have to be mounted unnecessarily slanted backwards more than it should.
Other Thoughts
In my opinion, this is the best suspension rack for the money. Yes, there are better ones out there. But this is priced just right, and despite a couple of shortcomings, it works as it is supposed to.
I rode 900 miles without any concerns with it. I strongly recommend it.
Lowrider for Trek 520 Disc
Pros
Good solid front rack for Trek 520 Disc touring bike. Have completed 11 day tour around Lake Michigan. Bike handled well. No problem with the lowrider rack.
Cons
The u-clamp connectors supplied do not work with the Trek 520 disc front fork. The u-clamp connectors do not fit the fork which results in a severe wobble in the front. Instead, use the front fork braze-ons with some screws & washers for connecting the lowriders.
Other Thoughts
Would be nice to have some screws & washers supplied for forks that have braze-ons on the disc bicycles.
Great choice for an Ebike
Pros
This fits perfectly for an Ebike with fat tires and disc brakes. It can carry a load and does not slip.
Cons
You may need to buy a longer front skewer and adding Loctite to the nuts would a good idea.
Good but lacking
Pros
Easy to install.
Cons
Need additional hardware for mounting on non suspension fork.
So far this front panner rack was exactly what I was looking for very sturdy right size easy to put on and adjust perfect for disk brakes
Pros
Sturdy
Easy to assemble
Perfect for disk brakes
Perfect size
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I have not used them on the road yet for Touring but would like to make a review when I do Thanks
Didn't fit forks
Didn't really fit the forks on my Mt. bike. But I'm sure there"s a way to make the racks work
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