Bike racks Black Friday: models on sale

Four checks to make on your bike

Note the wheel size, from 26 to 29 inches depending on the frames: most models display the range covered in their name. Then check for threaded eyelets near the rear axle and on the stays; without them, a seat post model is required, provided that the diameter of the post fits within the collar range, often 25.4 to 31.8 mm. Look to see if a disc brake caliper occupies the rear dropout. Finally, determine the load to carry: around ten kilos on a seat post, 25 kg or more on a model bolted to the eyelets. The types of racks and the standard governing their tests are detailed on the bike rack page.

Comparing two racks on sale

A crossed-out price only informs between two identical references; for a rack, four details set them apart.

• The version: the same range comes in disc brake or non-disc, with or without side frame for bags, or by frame size.
• The deck system: Topeak MTX 2.0 rail, Racktime Snapit 2.0, MIK compatibility or simple strap deck.
• The supplied mounting: adjustable stays, seat post collar, screws for the fork.
• The maximum load, listed in the name of several models, such as 25 or 27 kg.

The brands of racks in the operation

Racktime equips its racks Gleamit 2.0 Tour and Shine Evo Light 2.0 with the 2.0 version of its Snapit system, which fits bags and baskets with a click, and also offers the Boost It, with stays and spring clamp, rated for 25 kg.

Zefal has its Raider for every frame: the R30 tightens on the seat post and carries 10 kg, the R50 and R70 bolt to the eyelets and can carry 27, on wheels from 26 to 29 inches, and the front Raider mounts on the fork.

XLC covers all mountings, from the RP-R04 rear aluminum rated for 25 kg to the seat post models RP-R06 and RP-R12, up to the lowrider kit LR-X01 and LR-F01 for the front.

Pletscher, a Swiss manufacturer, offers the Werso with stays, MIK compatible and rated for 27 kg, and the Quick Rack, mounted on the seat post and removable without tools.

Topeak codes its versions in the name: UNI for wheels of 24 to 29 inches, DX for the side frame that holds bags, Disc for disc brakes. Its MTX BeamRack II, mounted to the seat post, comes in types A, E, and V, from small to large frames, and cannot be installed on a carbon post or a telescopic post.

What can be fitted to the rack

Once the support is chosen, the rack bags from Black Friday hang on the sides, and the bikes baskets from the event clip onto the deck when the system matches. The page bike bag Black Friday brings together all the luggage. After the event, the replaced models go to clearance and the recent references appear in the new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Will a seat post rack fit on a carbon post?

Generally no: the collar exerts a clamping force that a carbon post is not designed to withstand, and several manufacturers exclude them, such as telescopic posts. Check the manual before purchasing.

Is a Disc version needed with a disc brake?

Yes in most cases: the caliper occupies the space near the rear dropout, and Disc versions have offset mounts that go around it. A non-Disc version may touch the caliper or force the clamping.

What does the announced maximum load include?

The weight of everything resting on the rack: luggage, bags, basket or top case included. It does not take into account the limits of the bike itself, which should also be checked.

What is a lowrider for?

This front rack carries a bag on each side of the wheel, at hub level. The low load keeps the steering stable, which is particularly beneficial for heavy travel.

When do the discounts on racks run?

The Black Friday is tied to the Friday after Thanksgiving; Vélo-Store, meanwhile, spreads its Black Friday discounts on racks throughout November. This allows you to check the eyelets of the frame and the brake caliper before choosing a version.