Mark’s rack + Wald 137

[Eric G@rs]

I’m looking to outfit my Homer with a front basket rather than rear and considering Mark’s rack as it is seems small and light and ideally won’t effect handling while unloaded. 95% of use when loaded would be carrying my messenger bag with laptop for work or a single bag of groceries so not too heavy. I’ve read through the archives a bit in this, but opinions change with experience so I’m curious to hear from people that have used this combination whether they like it or would recommend another option.

Eric G@rs (I prefer some degree of anonymity via google search hence the @ in place of “a”)
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[maxcr]

That's what I have on my Homer and I recommend it. If I put too much weight on it, I can feel it as it deteriorates handling, but generally speaking it works like a charm.

If you plan to carry a heavier laptop plus other stuff, I suggest adding the additional struts and something to tie the tombstone to the handlebar to make sure it's safe.

Max

[Nathan Mattia]

I’m Putting the same setup on my new caliper Hillborne : Mark’s Rack with a Wald 137 Medium basket. I’ve got albatross bars. I hope it all works together.

[Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)]

I used that combo for years before purchasing a Riv Nitto Basket Rack. Highly recommend it. It's hard to overload it considering the space constraints of the medium wald. 

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:21:04 PM UTC-4, Eric G@rs wrote:

[Nathan Mattia]

Good to know, Justin.  I should have my butt in the saddle of the new build by Thursday.  Full report coming!

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:21:04 PM UTC-4, Eric G@rs wrote:

[Mike Packard]

I prefer the included mounting hardware from Wald. It's solid, requires no rack, is easier to install (i.e. non-invasive to brakes, no diving boards & bending struts), supports just as much weight, and is way cheaper. I always thought the reason to go with the rack is that in theory it can look cleaner, but in practice I'm supposed to loop a strap over the handlebars anyway. 

mike in austin

[Eric Daume]

I second Mike’s motion. I use the standard Wald hardware on both of my basket bikes, and it works fine. 

Eric

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Mike Packard <mrg...@gmail.com> wrote:

I prefer the included mounting hardware from Wald. It's solid, requires no rack, is easier to install (i.e. non-invasive to brakes, no diving boards & bending struts), supports just as much weight, and is way cheaper. I always thought the reason to go with the rack is that in theory it can look cleaner, but in practice I'm supposed to loop a strap over the handlebars anyway. 

mike in austin

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[Nathan Mattia]

Here's how mine is turning out so far on the Sam.  It fit nearly perfectly, even withe the light.  Used four stout zip ties to mount it.  Still trying to figure out if I will ultimately move it to the rear rack and have a Trunksack and extra small saddle sack up front.

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 3:10:39 PM UTC-5, Eric Daume wrote:

I second Mike’s motion. I use the standard Wald hardware on both of my basket bikes, and it works fine. 

Eric

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Mike Packard <mrg...@gmail.com> wrote:

I prefer the included mounting hardware from Wald. It's solid, requires no rack, is easier to install (i.e. non-invasive to brakes, no diving boards & bending struts), supports just as much weight, and is way cheaper. I always thought the reason to go with the rack is that in theory it can look cleaner, but in practice I'm supposed to loop a strap over the handlebars anyway. 

mike in austin

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[Eric G@rs]

Looks great, Nathan! I just installed a Mark's Rack and Wald 137 on my AHH yesterday. It works as expected!