Aldi pannier rack OK?

[mrmacmusic]

Popped in to local branch earlier - the pannier rack seems to need a fair bit of bolting together and didn't seem particularly light, but it strikes me as great value.

Can anyone who's bought one confirm if it goes together OK and is sturdy enough? I'm concerned with all the nuts and bolts it might rattle big time and fall to bits after half an hour!

 

[Hacienda71]

I have just fitted mine to my old rigid MTB and it does seem very sturdy. Excellent value at a tenner

 

[smokeysmoo]

No idea TBH, but I see what you mean about the bolting it together. I use a Tortec Tour rack like THIS

I bought a silver one on here, but then decided a black one would look better Anyhoo, my LBS had them in stock, brand new for £15

If you can find one for the right money I'd recommend you do as Tortec are a very well regarded brand

 

[mrmacmusic]

Thanks - hadn't come across Tortec before.

Initially I was taken by the Topeak MTX system with its clipped in bags, but that would work out very expensive... I still think if it works (and doesn't rattle to bits) that the Aldi rack can't be beat for value for money.

At the end of the day, I'm just looking for a cost-effective commuting rack/bag solution that means I don't need to use a backpack on the days I have "luggage".

 

[smokeysmoo]

At the end of the day, I'm just looking for a cost-effective commuting rack/bag solution.

Ditto, (as was I). £15 for rack, £17 for full panniers from Lidl a few weeks ago. More storage space than I could ever need. I don't even use the top bag of the panniers, just the two main ones

 

[mrmacmusic]

I saw pannier bags in Poundstretchers of all places today as well - half price at £7.50, but TBH I think (for me) dual side pannier bags and an expanding top section are overkill!

 

[Bobtoo]

My friend has been using an Aldi rack for a while (it's not the first time they've sold them) and it's been fine.

 

[albion]

Mentioned in the Aldi thread.Zero chance of any rattle and becomes 85g lighter with the steel non aluminium top spring flap removed.Quality looks very high with wider aluminium tubing.Also has a universal 3 setting fitting system, the steel bit here should also protect this main breaking point.

 

[Lee-p]

Does anyone know if this will fit a bike with rear disc brakes ?.....thanks

 

[mrmacmusic]

Thanks everyone - ended up buying and fitting the Aldi rack earlier today, although I've not removed the spring (yet)

Can't say for sure if it'll fit a disc-equipped bike Lee-P, although I'm sure others will confirm. Does seem fairly sturdy, and despite the nuts and bolts not being the best I've ever seen, it assembled easily enough and fits well

Now I just need to decide which trunk bag and/or panniers to go for!

 

[lilolou]

Does anyone know if this will fit a bike with rear disc brakes ?.....thanks

It fits mine with rear disk brakes. Found it a bit tricky to fit but got there in the end.

 

[Lee-p]

It fits mine with rear disk brakes. Found it a bit tricky to fit but got there in the end.

Any chance of a pic?

 

[albion]

Can't believe my very minor obsession with saving weight stopped me from fitting a rack for so long.And at my speed there is near zero negative effect on my longest 90 mile day rides too.One snag though, the oversize aluminium means that my Vaude(same type fitting as Ortleib?) side bags will not auto-clip at the top.

 

[dhd.evans]

Can confirm Aldi pannier is solid - fitted last night, went riding with it today (and a Halfords cheapie sidebag). It holds together even with my shoddy workmanship!

 

[dhd.evans]

Pannier fell off today.

Turns out that tightening the nuts and bolts is a 'requirment' not a recommendation. Silly me!