Does this seem strong enough to secure panniers to a bike?
498035
No, a few bends in the same spot and it will definitely weaken if not break right then.
1608165
Good day, our racks were made to be compatible with most panniers out on the market, pending that they attach to the side rails of a rack. Thank you and have a great day!
1720898
Only with some heavy modification of the seat post mount as it's designed for smaller diameter tubing posts. If you are comfortable drilling metal and have a quality hardware store nearby then yes. If not, look towards a pannier bag setup/DIY mount a plastic crate.
1660762
I have two answers. Yes, it would be strong enough because it has both some sticky adhesive type thing and a suction cup, but I would not trust it over time on your bike, that just makes me nervous.
1776866
I have axiom panniers and they hook on just fine. You won't find a better rack if you don't have the eyelets on your frame. Great choice for newer road bikes.
529322
I would get panniers with spring loaded attachment hardware. These don't have that.
2145890
No idea. I used it to extend a hitch for a bike rack, and it seems to sway more than I would expect. Not so sure it would work for your purposes.
1788072
Yes, this rack is very sturdy when everything is locked in properly. It also looks way better than everyone else's bike rack on the road!
55361
most definately, will hold as many bikes as you can put on.I install the one that is rated a 2500 pounds and I pull a ATV behind my camper... I reinforced my 4" bumper with some angle iron, just to be extra careful.you wont have to do that if your just hauling bicycles.make sure you pick the right one... they come with 2" and 4" receivers
2126701
Yes I keep a bike hanging in mine all the time, including a trek 7500 with rack and bag (very heavy)
181303
I do not believe this rack has the capacity to securely mount a "large" basket to it. Having said that, there are ways to use bungee cords or ratchet type straps to secure many small to medium size bags, baskets, coolers, etc. to the rack. I use an insulated type lunch box and secure with bungee cords and it works well for my needs.
2012412
Weight is dependant on your anchors. I suggest attaching to studs. I have no issues w a bike loaded w panniers. Dont try to hang a moped tho... ;)
129864
Hey Tom: I'm not sure personally that I would trust clamps to hold this on, especially if you are hauling a canoe or kayak(s), which could catch a lot of wind and create significant shearing force that could destabilize the rack and cause it to slide off. I'm not physics major or engineer, but that's my two cents.
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Donald, It looks like the center locking clamp will attach with no issue, but the lower hook that is used to stablize the pannier may or may not stay put on the lower part of the rack. Based on the rack image, it looks like most hooks would have an issue so I am not 100% positive if this pannier would work with this rack. If you can get this to work, they have been great and I am going on 3 years without any issues. Tom
435039
As I recall, they do have a means of attaching to a rack at the bottom - but can't recall and don't have easy access to check. As a practical matter I am not sure it is critical as the panniers stay down when loaded and roll up when empty. I would not recommend this setup for rough terrain mountain biking, but highly recommend it for road or trails. I used it for 187 mile ride on the C&O; Canal Towpath, which is essentially a long dirt road.
1931920
I bought it for a friends bike that I was setting up for him. It seemed plenty sturdy and well made, however I would not recommend for extreme mountain biking etc!
521266
I do not believe that these panniers are designed for that type of rack. The bags will probably rub against the spokes, which would not be good.