I have a big van with lots of cargo and want to keep my 2 20" folders more-or-less unfolded (panniers, baskets...)- is this a good, stable rack?
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This is a remarkably stable and well built rack for the price (it would be a bargain at twice the price, in fact.) It would work fine in the back of a van so long as you did something to keep it from sliding around. It is intended to hold standard (i.e., 700 mm, 26 inch and 29 inch wheels.) You would need to see if your 20 inch wheels fit in a standard tire rack. If they do, then by all means get this rack.
1288576
It's very stable in my garage. I can put my XL long haul trucker with panniers and my sons mtn bike or bmx. Disks on the mtn bike hit but it still holds it fine. You will probably still have to strap it all down though for any hard stops.
1699638
We put a large hard shell Sears Cargo holder on it. It held about 100 lbs of more with no issue. The racks were very stable. You can adjust them in spacing.
413965
Yes. It will take a little more effort, but they can go over rails that thick. However, to do that repeatedly may weaken the clips. I leave the left clipped on and use the right pannier to carry stuff when I'm at work.
659231
The dimensions would indicate good size; however, the configuration of the bars is such that the rack does not hold as much as you would think. Many of the bars are directly below others so larger items such as jeans overlap. On the other hand, it is sturdy and folds up easily.
2055184
It might move a little with a full load of bikes but I have never noticed. Never concerned about the stability of the rack. Great product.
1818621
I believe that it would be. There could be some interference with the velcro straps that hold it on the rack but this would depend on the particular type of panniers. I have actually thought of putting panniers on mine but have not done it yet.
215573
I would definitely say "yes." Mine has been well overloaded with clothes for the past 3.5 years, and still holding up extremely well. And, yes, the rack is collapsible.
1801602
You need the rack as well as side bars. Without these the bags will be unstable for sure.
1123479
I used racks from Dirtracks dot com. Pretty inexpensive and give a lot of structure for the bags to strap to. What you don't want is something coming lose and catching in the rear spokes, which could kill you.
469290
I am pleased how sturdy this rack is. I am a big guy and holds a lot of my clothes and is in no danger of tipping. Much better than the cheaper racks i had before. I don't know the rated capacity but works well for me.
1088676
I don't have that problem, this has worked our fine. We have clothes back and front, the back side is higher than the other and we have clothes well balanced on both racks. I hope this helps.
821507
In my opion you will want a sturdier rack for a SUV. Meaning one that has 6 tie down straps instead of 4 like this one. The two more tie downs are the side ones that will keep any side-by-side sway at bay, which will be more for a suv. PS. If you have a hitch then take a look at hitch mounted racks.
912950
I think you would be fine space wise. That being said I think you will need to have a roofrack to hang the carrier.
482435
I've never bothered to detach it as a carried bag, but it's very sturdy and would easily work as you describe. Might be tough to set it down without the panniers flapped out to the side or squashed underneath depending on what you have inside. Because if the velcro strap connection to the rack, it's not the most convenient for removing and re attaching is all.
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It should work. I like it. I don't have racks or pannier's but it should fit around them. My fits just like the photo. I use it for my road bike. about the same size as you are looking for. It is tight at the wheel base but that is just the strength of the stretch materials they use to close the fabric around the bottom.
1681777
I find it wide enough to hold a wheeled cooler, but not too wide to stick out too far or drag on the ground when going over bumps. It is cast aluminum, I believe, as opposed to steel. Yes it's sturdy, and it says it holds 200 pounds. I wouldn't want to test that by having a large man sit on it, but that is plenty of capacity for my hauling needs. I prefer the lighter weight for ease in getting it on and off by myself. Note: The rack does not come with a hitch pin. I also got a net that makes tie down quick and secure.
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The basket could easily handle it; it's all about how/where you have it mounted. I have mine wired on to a rear platform rack thing that's attached to my seat post, kind of cantilever style. I don't typically carry more than 20 lbs. in it, but again, it's more about the platform than the basket. If you have one of those platforms that attaches to either side of your rear wheel, it's probably much more stable than what I've got. Hope that helps -