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Fitting Tubus Duo Lowriders to an Audax
rualexander:
If your Audax (presumably a mk3R version) doesn't have rack bosses then the forks are probably not designed for pannier carrying, best to check with Thorn, and I would agree with MarkT3 above that mounting a Duo rack with nothing to stop rotation might be risky.
Better to get a set of original Audax mk3 forks which do have pannier carrying capabilities https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/forks/43-700c-thorn-audax-mk3-steel-fork-matt-black/
In any case, the mk3, even with the forks above, can't really carry much in front panniers, lightweight stuff only.
RST Scout:
--- Quote from: lewis noble on April 05, 2019, 06:10:50 pm ---Janet, what about a bar bag?
--- End quote ---
I’m way ahead of you Lewis. I’m using a Carradice bar bag on a Thorn accessory bar. Fraid it’s a boxy one but one I can get my camera bag in and it has a map pocket on top :)
Can’t get much else in tho once the camera is in🙄 but I will insist on taking a “proper” camera with lenses.
Janet
RST Scout:
Rual/Mick,
The Audax is a mk3 with mk4 forks. I know technically I shouldn’t put a rack on but the way I see it is that for years I toured with an old Raleigh Weekender Lady. That didn’t have bosses on the fork either and I find my Audax is a very similar ride to the Raleigh and looks very similar (apart from having a crossbar which makes it stronger). I fitted a low rider rack to the Raleigh, Blackburn I think, using an enclosed U shaped bracket (with massive bolts!) and which I shamelessly overpacked. I probably got away with it because I am/was so light. I was hoping the Audax would cope as well as my old bike. I can’t use the old rack because the Ortlieb’s wont fit on it. I don’t intend to put anything heavy in the front anyway as I don’t want to make it too heavy to ride😏
Janet
Back to the drawing board I guess😕
mickeg:
Over a decade ago it was pretty easy to find cheaply built aluminum front platform racks that mounted at the fork crown and fender mounts on or near the dropouts. That type of rack is not ideal because it puts the panniers up much higher, but it is a way to hang front panniers on the bike. But, I have not seen a new one for years.
I did some internet searches, similar racks are still made but are much more expensive and much better built.
https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-constructeur-front-rack
But unfortunately, those racks might coast almost as much as a new fork that has the proper mounts for your Tubus Duo that you already have. And your Duo being a low rider rack would likely have better handling than mounting the panniers up on the platform.
Thus, maybe you need a new fork.
If you get another fork, I suggest you get the headset race installed when you buy the fork so it is ready to go.
RST Scout:
Thank you all for your valued advice. I think the Duo’s are going back on my RST which does have the requisite bosses. Looks like I’ll be using my Carryfreedom City trailer with the Audax to keep the weight off the bike. It’s good enough for a full monthly shop so I guess it will do to carry camping stuff.
Cheers,
Janet
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