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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: Audax hopeful on September 16, 2014, 01:32:48 PM

Title: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: Audax hopeful on September 16, 2014, 01:32:48 PM

I'm looking a front pannier rack for my Audax mk3. The forks have all the fittings but are only rated for light loads. Thorn's own front rack seems a bit ott (they no longer do the light duty one that would be perfect). I've used a barbag extensively before but I've recently decided, after using front panniers on my Claud Butler Dalesman, that I much prefer front panniers to a barbag - so much less effect on the steering, and bars free for lights etc.

I'm presently undecided between two Tubus models, the Tara or Duo. The Tara has a hoop over the wheel, the Duo uses two bars on either side of each fork. Any comments, advice gratefully received!

Nich

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop on September 16, 2014, 02:20:54 PM

One thing to note is that the Tubus racks both weigh more than the Thorn one...

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: jags on September 16, 2014, 02:45:18 PM

that tara rack would be a big no no for me.
i seen a friend on mine crash he had a simular rack when he went head first over the bars the rack pushed the fork right back into frame ,the frame was a total right off the rack  caused that damage .
the thorn front racks are excellent seen them on afriends bike  well made.

jags.

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: triaesthete on September 16, 2014, 04:44:00 PM

Don't say that Anto, I've got a Tara for sale if anyone wants it  :P  (£30 posted!)

I've modified my panniers to fit directly to the fork legs, saved well over a kilo in weight, made them theft resistant and they don't rattle or flap about off road. As a result I've got some ortleib front roller mounting parts available if anyone wants to make an offer  ;)

Happy days
Ian

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: jags on September 16, 2014, 05:56:28 PM

Ian i should have added this guys bike was a pile of rubbish alum hi bred.
that particular rack you have is one of the very best you can get. ;)........

anto.

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: triaesthete on September 16, 2014, 06:48:12 PM

  Thank you Father Anto.

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: jags on September 16, 2014, 07:30:04 PM

your welcome my son 8)

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: Far-Oeuf on September 17, 2014, 07:54:08 PM

Hi,

I have the Tubus Duo racks on my 'other bike' at the moment.   I'm a light-touring sort of rider, and it was just a trial.   I'd be happy to post them to you to try out if you like.   They've only 100 miles on them (Edinburgh to Newcastle).   I hadn't really thought about selling them, but you can either post them back after trying them out, or post back some cash?   I have no intention of using them again (personal preference, there's nothing wrong with them).

cheers,
Doug

Title: Re: Front lowrider for Audax mk3
Post by: Audax hopeful on September 18, 2014, 10:45:40 AM

Now that's a great offer - I'll be touch on Sunday!