looking for suggestions for a rack to hold a backpack pannier (also known as - help my sweaty back!)

[pygmypony]

hey folks, i'm looking to put a rack on my very old specialized rockhopper 26" commuter bike that i recently put a rear disc brake on. i want to be able to put a backpack pannier (something like this) on it for my commute so i don't get to the train station with a sweaty back!

i see topeak and blackburn have these options.

i think i like the blackburn option since it comes with an extra long skewer

also, since my frame's braze-ons near the seat post are completely stripped from a prior rack debacle many years ago, i would also be putting one of these type of rack-locks on in place of my current seat post clamp.

here's a picture of frankenbike's rear triangle on which i would be placing said rack...thanks in advance for any input!

 

[Mr.Moto]

Had a Blackburn one on a bike that I sold a while back.

http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/...ze-small-3x8-xt-lx-hope-hubs-avid-sd-7.41670/

Maybe @bonefishjake doesn't need the rack on the bike.

Used something like this to clamp around the seatstays: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SQZ26Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Your idea of the combo seatpost clamp is good too. I have used something similar on another bike and it works well.

 

[qclabrat]

they have rack which mount to the disc brake bolt like this one
someone makes cheaper versions out there
http://road.cc/content/review/143553-tubus-disco-rear-rack

 

[Karate Monkey]

I have a center mount axiom uni-fit. Yours if you want it--catch is I'm out of the country until Friday after next (and probably won't be in a personable mood then). Depending on the bike, you don't even need to use the mounting plates, though they do have fender mounts on them.

 

[pygmypony]

I have a center mount axiom uni-fit. Yours if you want it--catch is I'm out of the country until Friday after next (and probably won't be in a personable mood then). Depending on the bike, you don't even need to use the mounting plates, though they do have fender mounts on them.

thanks! something like this? https://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/journey-uni-fit-racks/journey-unifit-mk3-alu/

 

[Karate Monkey]

Looks a bit more haggard, but yeah, that's it. I have an unmolested center stay somewhere; I wound up hammering/bending the original for what I assume was a compelling reason at the time (making it look pretty/work with a brake?).

 

[pygmypony]

Looks a bit more haggard, but yeah, that's it. I have an unmolested center stay somewhere; I wound up hammering/bending the original for what I assume was a compelling reason at the time (making it look pretty/work with a brake?).

cool - i'll gladly take it off your hands if it helps you clear out some workshop space! i'm in no rush and can wait until you are back in the country!

 

[bonefishjake]

Had a Blackburn one on a bike that I sold a while back.

http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/...ze-small-3x8-xt-lx-hope-hubs-avid-sd-7.41670/

Maybe @bonefishjake doesn't need the rack on the bike.

My daughter would kill me in my sleep if i took that rack off!!

 

[pygmypony]

thanks @Karate Monkey for the rack! i was able to frankenbike it together and it’s going to absolutely do the trick! i owe you a beer! (several beers!)

 

[Karate Monkey]

Glad it worked for you #payitforward