Can this take panniers?

[Scruffmonster]

Sorry for the huge picture but I hope someone can let me know what kind of rack/panniers effort that I can put on the back of this...

Link if thats not a huge picture...

http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_de/bikes/models/xxl/2009/Escape-R1.jpg

 

[SquareDaff]

Just about any rack comes with the bits and pieces to fit to this bike. You appear to have the mounting holes near the rear axle and you can get adaptors (usually come with the rack) to fit to the rear stays. Effort required. About 20 mins provided you don't have to mess about around the rear disk.

 

[fossyant]

You would need disc specific RACK (Edited) Panniers, and 'p' clips for the seat stays near the top. If you want to fit guards as well, you'll need to get creative as there is one set of mounts.

 

[gambatte]

But having said that, I've never bothered with a rear guard, when I've had a pannier rack fitted. It's a bit too much 'belt and braces'. The rack effectively works as a guard IMO

 

[Crackle]

You would need disc specific Panniers, and 'p' clips for the seat stays near the top. If you want to fit guards as well, you'll need to get creative as there is one set of mounts.

You mean rack, not panniers?

 

[fossyant]

You mean rack, not panniers?

Aye - doh !!!!

 

[fossyant]

But having said that, I've never bothered with a rear guard, when I've had a pannier rack fitted. It's a bit too much 'belt and braces'. The rack effectively works as a guard IMO

Guards stop all the sh1t going up your back - A rack who't give full cover.

 

[Scruffmonster]

Cheers. I've just bought a used one to commute. Might do the DD on it too. This one actually...

Figured if a Rack and Panniers will go on easy enough, I'll forgoe the rear guard. If not I'd look into seatpost based efforts.

 

[gambatte]

Guards stop all the sh1t going up your back - A rack who't give full cover.

Thats why I put IMO. I knew someone'd disagree. I actually started with a guard. It got damaged and I noticed no discernable difference , so didn't bother putting it back on.

 

[2Loose]

You don't need P-clips to mount a rack on this, Giant make a seat clamp with rack mounting holes, like this
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/13266/Giant_QR_Seat_Clamp_With_Rack_Mounting

far tidier imho.

 

[lozcs]

I just replace the seat clamp with one of these..

http://www.awcycles.co.uk/m-part-seat-clamp-mount-31-8mm.html

 

[jugglingphil]

2loose & lozcs
Wish I'd known about the seat clamp with mounting holes. Oh well, finally sorted p-clips on the mountain bike.

 

[baldycyclist]

funny place for the rear gear change cable to be routed

 

[2Loose]

2loose & lozcs
Wish I'd known about the seat clamp with mounting holes. Oh well, finally sorted p-clips on the mountain bike.

When you have the time, replace them :-) ugly nasty things!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

When you have the time, replace them :-) ugly nasty things!

Meh... They do the job.