Pannier Rack
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 Jandd Duffel Cycling Rear Rack Pack with Side Panniers  US $125.99
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 Topeak MTX TrunkBag DXP Rack Bag with Expandable Panniers Black US $124.95
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 Deuter Rear Rack Uni Panniers Bags Bike Bicycle US $117.58
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 Axiom Champlain Panniers Bicycle Rear Rack Blk Gray Pair US $116.99
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 Topeak MTX Dry Bag Waterproof Trunk Rack Pannier US $110.63
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 Axiom Champlain DLX Panniers Bicycle Back Rack Blk Gray US $106.99
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 Topeak RX Trunk Bag DXP w Panniers Rear Rack Bike US $64.95
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 Deuter rack top pack bag rear pannier US $64.08
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 Deuter Rack Pack Grocery Pannier Black Granite Ash Single US $63.33
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 NEW Blackburn EX1 Pannier Rack BLACK DISK COMPATIBLE US $63.21
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 Topeak Super Tourist DX Alloy Pannier Rack Silver US $60.54
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 Blackburn EX Saddle Bag Pannier Rear Rack Pannier Black US $59.99
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 Racktime Trunk It Rear Rack Bag with Panniers Large Blk Gry US $59.99
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 Axiom Seymour LX Panniers Bicycle Back Rack Black US $58.99
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 Deuter Rack Pack Pannier Black Granite Ash Single US $58.91
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 Topeak Cycling MTX Beam Rack E Type QR Bike Pannier Rack US $55.31
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 Sport Direct Alloy Pannier Bike Rack inc Reflectors US $55.25
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 Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier US $55.22
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 Topeak RX Beam Rack V Type Quick Release Pannier Rack US $53.73
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 AVENIR PANNIER RACK BAGS TRIPLE DELUXE 40 LITRE BLACK US $53.73
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 NEW Blackburn EX2 Pannier Rack BLACK super strong US $53.73
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 Racktime Travelit Back Pannier bike bag backpack Rack US $49.99
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 Blackburn EX Grocery Pannier Bag Rear Rack Pannier Blk US $49.99
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 Topeak MTX Beam Rack E Type Quick Release Pannier Rack US $49.99
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 Topeak MTX BeamRack A Type Quick Release Pannier Rack US $45.95
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 Topeak Super Tourist DX Alloy Pannier Rack Spring Clip US $45.25
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 Topeak Super Tourist DX bike Pannier Rack one size US $45.25
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 Civia Loft Pannier Seatpost Rack Black 20lb Load Rating US $45.00
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 Civia Loft Pannier Seatpost Rack Silver 20lb Load Rating US $45.00
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 Blackburn TR1 Trail Rear Pannier Rack Bike Bicycle Cycle US $44.48
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 Mighty Full Alloy Pannier Rack US $44.42
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 Blackburn XR 2 rear pannier rack with spring clip CL 403 MTB Cycle Road Tourin US $44.24
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 Blackburn MTN1 Mountain Bike Rear Pannier Rack US $42.66
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Aluminum or Steel Frame for Touring?
I am ultimately looking to have a bike that is good for both everday commuting and touring with panniers/racks long distance with camping. From what I've read on the internet steel frames are more forgiving and ride smoother. The guy at my local bike shop tells me aluminum frames have more flex and ride better. I don't know if he's just trying to make a sale (Giant dealer) or to trust him, unfortunately the staff there are all just racers not tourers. If you can recommend any brands/models to check out that'd be good. From my research thus far I am in love with Co Motion bikes, just not the price! I'm looking at $1000 max for a good touring bike. Thanks!
Also note, I'm 6'5" 250 lbs (hoping to trim that down over the summer!). So strength to bear that weight is a factor as well.
At your budget, with a need to do camping/touring with a full set of racks (front/rear), your choices will be limited with new bikes...whether aluminum or steel.
Trek's 520, which some love and others aren't so thrilled with, has a steel frame/fork and will carry a full set of racks. The MSRP is over $1200.
Two other affordable options come to mind...
One is the Jamis Aurora. Marketed as a touring bike with a steel frame/fork and currently lists under $900.
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/08_bikes/08aurora.html
The second is the Speciale CX by Masi. It too has a steel frame/fork and lists at $980. It's marketed as a cyclocross bike that is suitable for light touring. A dealer could tell you more.
http://masibikes.com/cycles/speciale_cx.php
The two previous bikes lack brazeons for rack mounts up front, so they don't seem suitable for heavy, loaded touring expeditions. But, I don't see any models by Giant that have front rack brazeons. Actually, their forks all appear to be carbon/composite.
I agree that the Co-Motion products look great, but their prices do seem a bit high for a welded frame, even if it is made in the US. The Surly LHT would make an extremely rugged, steel tourer. But building it up to your desired specs would likely put you way over your limit.
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