TubusCosmo Stainless Rear Rack(Return to Product Page)

I bought this rack for my cross-country tour a few years ago before we carried Tubus here at BTD. I admit, I chose it in part for its stunning good looks, but let me tell you, this rack is SOLID. Installation was straightforward and painless, and it hasn't budged since - haven't even had to tighten the screws. No rattling or vibration whatsoever. When I tour, I carry two heavy Ortlieb panniers PLUS a drysac containing my tent and sleeping pad across the top. Nice mount for my tail light, and the little lift on the platform at the back keeps it visible even when the rack is loaded with stuff. Plenty of attachment points for various panniers. This is a whole separate category from the cheap aluminum rack you've got on your commuter. A whole new world!

Used for heavy-pack touring. I like the option to mount panniers lower, which lowers the center of gravity of the bike. The rack comes with a variety of mounting hardware, and the mounting is quite adjustable, so there is less need to MacGyver things into place (mine mounted fine over a disc brake using only included hardware). It's very stable even with panniers, tentpadsleeping bag mounted.

I've previously used aluminum racks, which can wear at friction points with panniers - my last aluminum rack was badly worn hence buying this rack, which I think will solve that problem. It is pretty expensive, hence the value rating, even with wear, I could buy at least two expedition aluminum racks for this price, so this is a luxury item IMHO.

Very nice stainless steel rack. The installation was a piece of cake and there is a great place to attach the rear light. Expensive but definitely a quality rack to last many years.

Provides many mounting options with lower weight of similar racks