Making cheap rear racks from PVC pipe

Since the rear rack I'd bought for my XT is backordered, Peter and I needed to come up with something for next weekend's Sport-Touring.net dualsport ride.

Here's the write-up for our el-cheapo PVC rear racks.

Comments

[James]

Seems like all you need. You going to cancel your order?

[SBL Stephen]

Hey Carolyn,

I see you've got an Airhawk...
You like? Dislike? Opinions?

[carolyn]

Nah, I still definitely want the Happy Trails rack. This is good for a weekend and one dry bag, but I don't think this homemade rack could hold a tent, camping gear, dry bag, extra gas can...

Stephen -- I've never used the Airhawk, since it essentially adds an inch to the seat height. ;) It's on Peter's XT right now, but he's never ridden with it yet. I'm hoping he'll like it on this coming weekend, when we have many a mile to put on...I'll have him review it then!

[James]

I love my Airhawk. I could ride all day on it without getting off, but I would need a much bigger tank.

[522tx]

Love your site. How did you fasten the PVC rack to the bike? It looks like it was just bungied somewhere near the seat, and then to the tail light.

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