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TorTec Ultralite Rear Rack

The terrific Tour Ultralite rear rack features a completely new design and an amazingly low weight of only 560 grams.
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Questions & Answers for TorTec Ultralite Rear Rack

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Does this rack fit a bike with disc brakes ?
asked 2 years, 9 months ago
by
gaiter88
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
No, the caliper will foul the vertical tube of the rack.
answered 2 years ago
by
DrNosh
answer 2
No you would require a disc brake version rack.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
What is the distance between drop-out fixing holes and the underside of the rack?
This refers to the Tortec Ultralite rear rack. I need to know the clearance to allow a mudguard to be fitted under the rack.
asked 2 years, 8 months ago
by
battybike
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
I do not have the measurements to hand, but the instructions say that the rack can be fitted to 700 wheel frames. I fitted to 26" wheel frame and there was lots of clearance including the mudguards that I also fitted.
answered 2 years ago
by
DrNosh
answer 2
From measurement from the centre of the bolt hole to the bottom of the top plate is 378mm
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
which fit
is this the hybrid ie up to 32 tyres or the standard for 23 - 25 tyres?
asked 2 years, 7 months ago
by
AdsMad
 - South Wales
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
I have just fitted to a frame with 37 tyres (26" x 1.5") without any problems and plenty of clearance.
answered 2 years ago
by
DrNosh
answer 2
All sizes.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
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Which is the distance between the horizontal bars
asked 2 years, 4 months ago
by
Anonymous
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
This distance is variable, given the way these bars attach to the rack they can be used in 2 different conformations which would accomodate any frame from a very narrow tube to the oversized tubing found on many MTB's.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
MikePro
answer 2
This distance is adjustable.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
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Are parts necessary for the installation attached?
I will apply it to 20-inch bicycle of dahon.
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asked 2 years, 2 months ago
by
mimimumu7
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
All the necessary fixings are included. M5 cap head (hex allen key) pretreated with thread lok and washers.
answered 2 years ago
by
DrNosh
answer 2
Unfortunately this will not fit a 20" wheeled bike. You will need a specific rack for smaller wheel sizes.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Is this rack suitable for fitting to a trek 1.7 road bike?
asked 2 years ago
by
Simon156
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
In my opinion - Yes. The seat tube brackets are adjustable in all planes and angles. I have just fitted to a Giant MTB frame with a steeply sloping cross bar making the seat tube very low, and the brackets of the Tor Tec rack still reached.
answered 2 years ago
by
DrNosh
answer 2
The latest Trek 1.7 doesn't feature Rack mounts on the frame so you would need to use P-clips to give the frame a place to mount to.
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answered 2 years ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
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Suitable Panniers
Is this rack suitable for fitting a pair of Panniers for example the Ortileb Back Roller Classics?
asked 2 years ago
by
Tzli
 - Cheshire
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
Yes, I have the same and use them for commuting everyday to work. They've worked perfectly for me on this rack.
Best Answer
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
by
markiep2000
 - Christchurch, NZ
answer 2
Yes it is as long as the weight does not exceed 25kg total.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
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Rear rack .suitable for a Giant MTb with disc brakes
Hi I tow a trailer with my kids in I want to do a bit of camping with them and need a rear pannier rack compatable with the Mountain bike .Its a Giant Talon 18" frame and has disc brakes.i ve read other reviews which suggest that this limits my choice of rack.any help greatly appreciated
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asked 1 year, 9 months ago
by
westcounrtylad
 - BRISTOL
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
No mate it will not fit. I bought a second one for my Trek 4300 Disk because I was so impressed with the one I bought last year for my road bike, but I returned it and bought a Topeak Super Tourist DX F/Disc Rear Rack. This fits a treat and although a bit more expensive it does the job.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
by
jellyfungus
answer 2
This would be very difficult to do as the trailer bike may cause clearance issues with the rack and your disc brakes can cause problems. You will need to choose a disc specific rack as linked below.
 
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answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
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how does a pannier hook on the bottom with this rack?
asked 1 year, 3 months ago
by
rl0227
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
Does not. Simply hang from top.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
AussieAndrew
answer 2
The hook should still be able to clip to the vertical leg of the rack. If you have an adjustable rack you can slide the hook left or right to make it contact the rack where you need it.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
Question
Will this fit a Giant Seek 2 with disc brakes?
Hi,

Do you know if this will fit a 2010 Giant Seek 2? It has disc brake which I understand can be a problem?

There are mounting lugs near the saddle so that fixing is ok - it's near the rear wheel I'm not sure about.

Thanks
asked 9 months ago
by
Inky100
on Ultralite Rear Rack
2 answers
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answer 1
i doubt it, as 1 its very thin and 2 the legs come down with no angle to them, you would be better off going for the disc specific ones, which look like they could carry a tank.
answered 4 months ago
by
lu78787878
 - LVLVLVLVL
answer 2
I have a Cannondale Bad Boy with discs and it fits OK. The rear calliper on mine doesn't protrude proud of the frame. There is enough give to space the rack out at the rear mounting if necessary.
answered 7 months ago
by
iandc2003
 - London
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