looking for a Nitto 34f front rack, or reassurance, or advice or something

[Robert Liebermann]

Having decided I really like my current Surly front rack's configuration (high/low possibility, top rack, sturdy - I like to carry my tent and pad on the front rack top). I like sturdy and don't mind heavy!

I don't like those racks with the 'butterfly wing' (my term) lowrider add-ons (e.g., F25) that seem to push the bag outward from the hub (and can't figure out why that'd be useful, unless one has really huge QR levers or wants looks like 1950s FR designs)

So I decided a while back I'd get a Nitto 34f for a new Woodrup I'm getting, to have something a bit fancier than the Surly's ugly soft rub-off paint. Nobody else seems to have anything as 'cool' for my needs.

Looking over some Nitto, Rivendell, etc. stuff the other day I found the 34f isn't in the2016 Nitto catalog, Rivendell's out , and can't find one for sale elsewhere (Ben's used to have them but have been out since last summer). Can't tell how much of this related to R's statement that it's their design so confused.

I added my name to Rivendell's let me know if it comes back' list, but have never had much luck emailing these sorts of questions to them directly.

Does anybody have one to sell, or know where to get one, or have commentary?

Is it likely these'll come back at Rivendell, or should I panic buy where/when I can? (an increasingly useful 'modern world' skill I learned living in the USSR!) Ideally they'll be available into the autumn of 2016, which is when I really need it (and when I'm not in alaska).

Also considering a Tubus 'cosmo' rear rack (again, to replace my existing surly rear), since the Nitto 33R seems to push the pannier back way, way too far. Wish they'd copy the Surly design in that nice Nitto way!

Thanks,

robert 'not just another nice rack' liebermann
fox, alaska

[David Banzer]

http://boulderbicycle.bike/Bags-and-Racks/Nitto-Racks-and-hardware/Nitto-Campee-32F-Campee-front-rack-New-Lower-Price.html

[Philip Kim]

Robert call Gravel and Grind in Frederick MD. They might be able to ship or something. They have tons of nitto and I know I saw the 34 there.

[David Banzer]

Wrong rack - disregard.

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:22:51 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:

http://boulderbicycle.bike/Bags-and-Racks/Nitto-Racks-and-hardware/Nitto-Campee-32F-Campee-front-rack-New-Lower-Price.html

[Mark Reimer]

I also wondered why racks flare like that at the bottom. I have the nitto campee front rack, the version with removable low-riders that flare. The most recent Bicycle Quarterly has a detailed explanation on what makes for a good low rider rack and discuss that very point in detail. Now if only I could remember off-hand what it was...

[dougP]

"Now if only I could remember off-hand what it was..."

Something about the panniers not flopping around since the angle makes them rest on rack.  I've used a variety of panniers over the years and never noticed them flopping.  Most have some type of lower tab or hook to secure the bottom to the rack.  Even with a cheap aluminum front low rider & cheap starter bags I don't remember any flopping problem. 

dougP

[Tim Wood]

I show Ben's to have 2 in stock. $209. I am running one and am liking the form and function.

[Wally Estrella]

Robert,

I may have one sitting in my pile o'parts closet.  Let me dig it out to check....

CHEERS!

Wally