Front low rider rack for Sam Hillborne

[BobW]

I'm considering taking my Sam on some bike tours so looking into from lowrider rack for front panniers.  I already have a rear Tubus rack, so would be wanting to utilize the low riders for additional panniers.  Looking for suggestions for proven solutions that fit the same well.   BTW, my Sam is a non-canti model - sidepull calipers.

Thanks!!

[Conway Bennett]

Here's how I did it:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bQ6G2tBKHaWeErrr8

I never really used it, but I don't like racks and prefer large front handlebar bags.

[Brian McDermott]

Not that it's entirely helpful, but when I had a buddy add canti posts to my Sam for a 650b conversion, I also had him add lowrider bosses for a Tubus Tara. 

[BobW]

Thanks for the input.  Ideally, I'm looking for a rack where the attachment point align with the standard Riv braze on point at the dropout and mid-fork.  It appears that the Nitto Mark's MF2 rack that Rive carries works, but is kind of pricey @ $221 (https://www.rivbike.com/products/nitto-marks-hub-area-rack-with-hoop-mf2-20236?_pos=6&_sid=f551ef3e9&_ss=r)

So looking for less expensive alternatives to this.  Thanks!!

[Collin A]

I ended up using a tubus tara on my appaloosa, but lowered the whole system down using some old chainring.

The key is to bolt the chainrings at opposite maximums so the rack cannot rotate. It's works for forks that don't have the lowrider mount, but do have the rando rack mounts

[Brian McDermott]

That’s brilliant 

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[Scott Luly]

Bob:

Have you tried the Tubus Grand Expedition front rack? It's not a tiny rack. I've been running it for dirt touring/bikepacking and am very pleased with it (as well as the rear counterpart).

Good luck in your search.

Scott

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[John Bokman]

I've been super pleased with the Tubus Tara setup on my Sam (converted to cantilevers). I know you want to use the existing bosses for your rack set up; I did too. But in practice, the fork clamps for the Tara are excellent - like everything else they do. They haven't budged in the 7 or so years I've had them installed - and this is an everyday ride.

[David Pulsipher]

I don't have a Sam - but I do have two Surly front racks and love their ruggedness and function. Perfect for lowrider, and also mounting a basket.

[John Bokman]

My wife has the Front rack on her daily driver (Surly LHT). I got it for her because I couldn't find a better alternative for supporting her large Wald basket at the time. It is indeed very heavy (2# or so) but so, so stout, with multiple attachment points, and hardware for life. I would have felt comfortable riding my kids on the front, when they were little. It's that strong and well-braced.

Like Scott, I am curious about the Tubus Grand Ex. I would try it if my current setup were not so appropriate for my needs. I am a huge fan of Tubus. Maybe not the most elegant of racks, but strong! And no heavier than need be, with functional design. Good value for money.

John in Portland, OR