Advice: Pannier rack for a vintage Peugeot racer-style
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I've got a 70-80s racer Peugeot bicycle which I love. I want to fit a pannier (very limited knowledge of panniers) so I can commute to work (on mainly city roads) and to the shops without getting a sweaty back.
Photos of my bicycle are below, however from what I can tell there's no eyelets to fit the rack on the seat posts so will have to look at a different convertor solution. I'm a bit confused which is best to use as there's a lot of options.
Can anyone recommend how best to fix the pannier rack to the seat stays? And if any of these pannier racks would be suitable? I'm thinking silver and minimal in keeping with the bicycle look. I plan to get 1-2 waterproof saddle bags.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bobbin-rear-carrier/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-ultralite-rear-rack/
Photos of my bicycle are below, however from what I can tell there's no eyelets to fit the rack on the seat posts so will have to look at a different convertor solution. I'm a bit confused which is best to use as there's a lot of options.
Can anyone recommend how best to fix the pannier rack to the seat stays? And if any of these pannier racks would be suitable? I'm thinking silver and minimal in keeping with the bicycle look. I plan to get 1-2 waterproof saddle bags.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bobbin-rear-carrier/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-ultralite-rear-rack/
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This thread has quite a few different suggestions. Personally I get on well with P clips and a 'normal' rack if I'm using the 'good' bike (usually wrap the frame with old inner tube first), but then I'm not carrying huge loads.0
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Thank you, that thread is really helpful. Would you recommended any of the racks I'd linked? Is either better than the other?0
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I'm afraid I've no experience of either of them, so can't comment too much. If it's worth anything, I do currently have a Tortec Supertour and it seems pretty well made - the only thing that annoys me is that it doesn't have a hinged flap on the flat top, which I used to find useful for stashing my lock. Neither of the ones you've linked have that tho, so probably not a concern.0
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While I expect this question has been resolved by now, another option is a rack that mounts to the rear brake bolt, such as the Tubus Fly. I've used that particular rack on a very similar bike (Peugeot Premiere) with pleasing results.
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Or maybe modify one of the seat post clamps that also provides threaded mounting points?
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.System-EX-Seat ... kQAvD_BwE#0 -
Thanks for the suggestions.
In case it helps anyone else, I ended up getting this
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tortec-ultralite-rear-rack/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360151756&kpid=5360151756&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Accessories&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv|s4QbvHhPD_dc|mcrid|67090840622|mkw||mmt||mrd|5360151756uk|mslid||&mkwid=s4QbvHhPD_dc&pcrid=67090840622&prd=5360151756uk&pgrid=17507340302&ptaid=aud-94098342302:pla-347993380010.0
