Blackburn EX-1 Disc or EX-1 Rear Bike Rack

excellent! rode across France on a Specialised Allez using this rack and two panniers. (Allez is a sports frame without screw points for panniers)Rear axle works fine, and isnt too aqward to remove wheel. No damage to frame (where it clamps on!) after 900 miles..... Excellent alternative to buying a separate frame for touring!

I have a 29er wheel too, and although it clears the tyre just it still fits as I require it to, and when fully loaded up acts as a mud guard too, but don't forget to put some tarp below your crap that you are securing to it....

I always chose cheap, lighter weight racks. They would invariably fail at the joints. This rack is very substantial, very light and well made.

Handles discs well and also attaches easily to frames without dedicated rack mounts. These were my two requirements and the rack meets them. Also seems to be well made and sturdy.

does the job

With the intention of going bike packing on my Specialized 29er lugless hardtail, I thought this rack would be the pertfect solution.It didn't work out though. Whilst 700c compatibility is claimed, this does not cover 29er mountain bikes. Once fitted to my bike (with 29x2.1 tyres) gave about 2mm clearance, thus was not suited to offroad use.I had to return the item. Would be fine for 26" hardtail even with 26x2.3....