JACK The Bike Rack

[IaninSheffield]

A 'universal' handlebar mounted front rack. Reaching the later stages of what appears to be a successful Kickstarter campaign.
I like the look of it, the apparent robustness, the ease with which it can be shifted from bike to bike, how it can take loads of various shapes and sizes, and that it doesn't require a proprietary bag/box.
On the other hand, I wonder how easily it would fit amongst a conventional(?) four cable arrangement? Probably no worse than any front mounted luggage system?

Any thoughts?

 

[Milkfloat]

Kickstarter is a not something I am a fan of after dealing with the nonsense of late or failed deliveries, The idea is fine, the cost is ridiculous and the claims are outlandish. I am not sure how the design can be 'iconic' when the product does not even exist yet.

 

[Archie_tect]

Don't like the ease with which it can be removed as it doesn't lock on the bike and you wouldn't want to take it with you.

 

[chriswoody]

There's quite a detailed review of a pre-production model here:

https://bikepacking.com/gear/jack-bike-rack-review/

Whilst it in't the kind of thing I would contemplate using, it does actually sound well thought out and designed.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Im glad they point out that it is made from SOLID Stainless Steel. I would be worried if it was made from the spongy type...

 

[Drago]

Im not a fan of adding mass around the steering axis.

 

[Baldy]

I was watching a YouTube video only the other day about this. 🔥GENIUS LEVEL Bike Rack!🔥(Jack the Bike Rack Review) #newnew - YouTube He seems to like it. I thought it was a good idea not sure it's £45+ good but would have liked to see one in the flesh.

 

[ColinJ]

Does it really take 2 people 2 years work each to design a small bar-mounted rack?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Seems good - as others have said - not sure about the price

 

[Chief Broom]

and your bike will be just as stable as having your tesco shopping dangling on the bars

 

[chriswoody]

Im not a fan of adding mass around the steering axis.

It's only rated to 5 kilos though, so not a massive amount of weight there. I regularly carry about 2 kilos there when I go bikepacking on multi day off-road tours and must admit, that whilst I was initially a little cautious I don't actually notice the weight affect my steering at all. Many folk use Carradice and similar bar bags as well with no bother so I suspect it will be fine.

 

[sasquath]

They ripped off my 1998 rack made out of 6mm rebar. Mine was held in place with cable ties though...
It's about £5 in materials and Chinese boy knocks 20 in an hour...design took probably 2-3 days, including 4 prototypes.

It would interfere with my BC, camera and light mounts, for £15 I would consider a purchase.

 

[FrankCrank]

Reckon this just as good

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/flexible-folding-bike-basket-10l/_/R-p-144986?mc=8349941&c=GREY
Spend the savings on beer and chocolate

 

[IaninSheffield]

Reckon this just as good
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https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/flexible-folding-bike-basket-10l/_/R-p-144986?mc=8349941&c=GREY
Spend the savings on beer and chocolate

For a long-stemmed folder, maybe. Not so much for an MTB, gravel, tourer or hybrid though?

 

[Blue Hills]

Im not a fan of adding mass around the steering axis.

it works fine and dandy on a brompton though. So depends on the bike maybe.