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Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier Support
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Average Rating:  (23 Reviews)
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List Price: $64.99
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- Seatpost-mounting bike rack with legs--fits even full-suspension bikes
- Secure four-bolt clamp fits any seatpost size (24-32mm diameter) for a no-slip grip
- Pannier support up to 25 pounds
- Platform measures 12.5 by 4.5 inches
- Weighs 760 grams (26.8 ounces)
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Product Description:
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seat post rack with pannier support
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The unique Delta Post Porter rear seatpost rack features a four-bolt clamp that allows for secure installation on any seatpost without seatpost removal. It also offers legs that attach to any bike frame, including full-suspension bikes. It's made of ultra-strong welded aluminum construction and offers rubber grippers on top of 12.5 by 4.5-inch rack to keep loads in place. About Delta Cycle
For more than 20 years, Delta Cycle has created useful cycling products with a mission to make an innovative difference. The company works hard to make their products better and deliver superior value. Delta Cycle offers only a small, concentrated product line that represents the best there is in each category.
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This A Good Suspension Bike Rack for Bicycle Commuting, April 3, 2008
By floodmouse (Michigan, USA)
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If you need to buy a seat-post type rack because you have a suspension-type bicycle, this rack works well for bicycle commuting. If you have a traditional "hardtail" bicycle, I would stick to a traditional rack. Previous reviewers reported two problems and I road-tested this rack against their comments.
(1) First problem reported by another reviewer was the rack not staying in place. I didn't have this problem at all. Remember to tighten the screws alternately a little at a time (top right, then bottom left, then top left, then bottom right). Tighten screws alternately and repeat several times until all screws are tight, and your rack shouldn't slide. (Don't tighten one screw all the way then go on to the next; alternate each a little at a time so the tension is even.)
(2) Second problem reported by another reviewer was the loaded bike bags bumped into the spokes and caused damage. I tested the bags at both the 25-pound limit and the 40-pound limit. If you turn sharply, get up speed, or go over a bump, the loaded bags can definitely bump into your spokes. You wouldn't want to fully load the bags for cross-country or sport riding. I just use my bike to commute to work, so I tested it by stopping on the way home to get groceries. At 25-pounds (bread, milk, canned food), there is no real problem, but at 40-pounds (one bag of cat litter loaded on each side), the right-hand bag did tend to bump my spokes if I got up any speed. So if you fully load your bags, go very slow & easy. Try the hard-sided "grocery getter" bags from Sunlite brand.
25 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not as pictured, March 23, 2006
By Patrick Fiorentino (Miami, FL United States)
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What is in the picture has a quick release. What they is is a bolt on. Then further they will not take a return or exchange for the proper pictured item. DO not buy this based on the picture also note this is a vendor that has not lived up to their responsibility.
14 of 24 people found the above review helpful.
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 Well Crafted; Well Met, August 8, 2006
By LPM (Lawrenceville, NJ)
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I bought this because it looked perfect for our needs. It is well-designed: backbone tube is hollow with a cap, perfect for stashing tubes or tools; four-bolt post attachment has hefty Allen screws for limpet-like rigidity. Quality is quite good: light but very strong; excellent welding. We now have a women's Bianchi with a 15.5" frame. If you have such, or an independent suspension bike, this is the only pannier-capable rack to have. My old panniers from my road bike went on as quickly and securely as they did on the Blackurn rack.
11 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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Just as pictured, July 2, 2006
By Lei Wang (St. Louis, MO United States)
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The product came just as shown in the picture - with bolts and NOT quick-release - and I have been very happy with it. It is light and sturdy. My old REI panniers from over 15 years ago could fit on it.
7 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Buy it, you'll love it., November 26, 2008
By Mike (Baltimore, MD USA)
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I was tired of carrying a bag on my daily commute, so I bought this rack. It's great! I read reviews prior to putting it on. The piece of rubber inner tube between the mount and the seat post is a good idea. The rack is solid and carries everything I need including: saddle bag, tools, U lock and cables, rain pants rain coat, NiteRider charger, and lunch. I weighed myself on the bathroom scale then filled the saddlebag with everything I needed to be sure I didn't go over the 25 lb. weight limit. All of my stuff weighs 19 lbs., so I can even buy a few groceries or put shoes in there if necessary. The rack is long enough so that my heals do not strike the bags; a problem that I had in the past with other racks. the pannier supports keep the wheels clear. An added and unexpected bonus of carrying all of my things on my bike rather than my back is that on the weekends when I use my light road bike I feel really strong. Also, my back isn't sweaty when I get to work. I love this product. All bike commuters should buy it.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 not too bad, but could be better, May 14, 2008
By Aaron James Christensen (Clearfield, UT)
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The rack stays put just fine. My main issue is with the shape of the pannier supports.
Maybe I'm the only one to experience this problem, but on my ride this morning, the pannier bag wrapped/curled around the pannier support at the bottom, resulting in the bag hitting the spokes, and a Dr. Pepper exploding inside the bag.
The pannier support on this rack (and most others I've seen) is too narrow at the bottom to keep the entire bag away from the spokes. Hence, the wrap-around at the bottom corner of the bag.
To be fair, the problem could be with the pannier bag itself. I have a full suspension bike though, so a seat-post rack is my only option. I'll likely engineer my own solution to keep the entire bag away from the spokes.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Didn't hold the weight it was said to hold, January 11, 2007
By suzanna (Medfod,OR)
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It kept sliding down the post and banging on parts of the bike. My son was so discouraged he didn't even want to try the rubber wrap under the grip I have read is necessary. If it is necessary why don't they provide one instead of making you cut up a tire or something? We sold it on ebay at a loss.
4 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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Great rack, but don't use the included light mounting bracket!, April 27, 2009
By Mondoman (Seattle, WA)
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This is a great rack, well worth the price. I installed it on my hardtail mountain bike to make it a city commuter/shopping bike that I could still ride through local parks and trails.
Pros: The rack is well-engineered, with beefy tubing, good welds, and a robust 4-bolt seat tube attachment plate. Build quality is very good, and the little orange rubber spots on the flat rack do actually help hold things in place. The side pannier supports work well with my Transit Metro bags, keeping them anchored and out of the wheel or gears. They handle a couple of gallons of milk and juice plus other groceries without any problem. Finally, the rack has plenty of good attachment holes and spots on both the platform and down at the bottom of the pannier supports.
Cons: It's not a quick-release mount (this is actually a plus for me, as the 4-bolt mount is more secure and much less easy to steal!). The included metal L-bracket is too weak to do its job of mounting a taillight to the rack -- mine broke off without a sound after 6 or 7 rides, and my nice Mars 2.0 taillight was lost with it. This is the only reason I gave the rack only 4/5 stars -- do yourself a favor and throw the included L bracket away, replacing it with a beefier one from your local hardware store.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great rake if installed propperly, July 28, 2008
By C. Badham (salt lick city, ut)
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I've had the Delta Post Porter for 2 years and have had loaded to the max for commuting, mountain biking, and touring. I have never had a problem with the rack not staying put. But the trick is to take an old inner tube and cut a piece off to use as a shim. Then tighten the screws down in opposite sides. I haven't used large size panniers yet, but my large trunk back with drop down panniers works great on the rack.
My only complaint is that the rack sits higher than standard racks which causes the weight to sit higher which effects stability. However, if a stem mounted rack is only option, it's something to keep in mind.
I prefer this rack to the quick release rack because the screw mount is more of a deterrent to theft than a quick release. But I still loop my cable lock through the pannier supports, tire, seat hole, and frame.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great product for commuters, June 7, 2008
By Clint J. Gerstner (Farmington, NM United States)
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I purchased this for use on my commuter bike, and found it to be an excellent rack. The "one size fits all" clamp really did fit my very oversized seat post, and the rack stays where you put it. Very good product.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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solid and fits my disk stumpjumper perfectly, August 1, 2011
By Martin Dunsby (California, US)
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This is well made, not too heavy, but solid enough for a backpack with laptop. It installed on my hardtail Stumpjumper easily, with the lower bosses connecting right above the disk brake caliper on left. Seems like it would handle a good weight, certainly 20-30 lbs.
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Good For the Money But Can't Carry Much, June 3, 2011
By J. L. Troise (Sausalito California)
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This is a decent rack for the price and would serve lightweight use on a mountain bike that has no supports for a normal rack...BUT...be advised that two things will happen, one probably correctable and one not.
1. The rack may shift around with weight on it, no matter how tight you dare to make it. Some kind of non-slip material needs to go inside the clamp (I don't have the quick release type, but the bolt-on type)
2. If you use panniers large enough to accept a grocery bag, the bag *will* slam against your tires and spokes, because the pannier supports are too flexible (you get what you pay for). But if you are just stuffing panniers with clothing or other light items, no problems.
I ended up putting this one up for sale and bought a "mountain man" rack, which is 3X the price and 3X stronger, and does not flex because it can mount to the axle, with extensions.
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Nice and sturdy, December 6, 2010
By Brett (Davis, CA United States)
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This rack works well. It is nice and sturdy, even though it only attaches via the seat post. I have two folding metal baskets attached to it and it does fine even when loaded. I definitely recommend this rack if you don't have the ability to mount to your seat stays.
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No complaints, November 5, 2010
By Daniel J. Zajic (Beaverton, OR)
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I love this product. I have it on 2 bikes. Most racks do not fit on bikes with disk brakes, so this is a great option. Very sturdy and can carry quite a bit of weight. Also, it seems relatively lightweight.
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Not great, July 25, 2010
By G Close (San Francisco, CA USA)
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Perhaps my experience was unique, but I had several problems with this product. First of all, the bolts are buttery soft, and I was extra careful, but they still wanted to strip. I contacted the company who mailed me some more. They did this courteously and quickly.
However, try as I might, both with a gasket made from an old inner tube and without, and I could not get this securely mounted to my road bike post. There was very little clearance, so this may have added to the problem. My bike is very old, so perhaps the seat post is different? In any event, I returned it.
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excellent bike rack, April 14, 2010
By aelfinn (Boise, ID, USA)
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Excellent choice if you've got a full suspension bike and need a rear bike rack. Weighs less than 2 pounds but strong enough to hold 20-25 pounds (I've tested this). Also functions partially as a rear fender. Looks nice and is light enough to leave on all the time for those situations where you have to use your mountain bike as a commuter. Just make sure to put it high enough to allow for suspension travel...
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Delta Mega Rack Review, August 20, 2009
By Desert Raider
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Bought it and it was delivered on time. The rack does what it says but there are some glitches.
Problem one: The machine screws provided require a 5mm or 6mm hex key to install and the heads are butter soft. Skip using the factory provided shiny screws and or bolts and go to the hardware store and pick up some equal length screws and use them. The thread is metric and you should use the original screw to match the thread pitch.
Problem two: For the panniers I was using. Do the Hulk Hogan thing and spread the pannier side supports out to keep the panniers from scrubbing your Mountain Bike tire. A road bike may not have this problem.
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Good, but not 'Awesome', August 17, 2009
By Justin Rossetti (Salt lake City, UT, USA)
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This is my second order from Niagara Cycle Works through Amazon. Last time was a set of Topeak fenders and they rock. This time, I wasn't so lucky: I believe I got sent a used rack, and they screwed up on the other item in my order.
I admit, this rack is pretty sweet. It's very lightweight and pretty sturdy. I'm a short person (5' 9") so I was worried about having enough clearance to fit it on, but it fit without problem (I'm just left with little space on top of the rack for any medium or large trunk bag). The downside is, two of the bolts were partially stripped, making this a bear to install; additionally, there was no rear light bracket - I searched the entire box (and it was a big box, ZERO padding, and was partially crushed in shipping, but thankfully nothing appears to have been damaged) but alas, no bracket.
Finally, the tube could be very useful for storing spare tubes or something, but I wouldn't trust that dinky plastic end-cap it came with. This is one of the few really awesome racks out there for full suspension bikes, and I would recommend it hands-down over everything else I've seen. You will probably have a better experience than me, if you happen to get one that wasn't previously used, hah.
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great, July 19, 2009
By Marshall (Saint Paul, MN)
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This seat post rack works great for my husband's bike that has disc brakes. The Pannier support is important, because I think the pannier would rub the tire without it. Make sure you have the proper size allen wrench so you don't strip the screws. (I think it calls for a 5mm)
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holds great things!, December 12, 2008
By B. M. Berg (Fort Collins, CO)
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this rack is worth the money. It stays tight. it took a long, long, long time for the manufacturer to get it out to me though which was a real pain in the bum because I needed it asap. but the product itself is very good.
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Couple of Design Flaws, August 26, 2008
By T. Lincoln
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I found it very important to cut up an old inner tube to use as a sleeve to keep the rack in place. The manufacturer should have included a rubber spacer. Also the bolts screw into the aluminum rack and are therefore prone to stripping. They should have seated a nut to prevent this issue. I have to set the grocery panniers as far forward on the rack as possible to keep them from rubbing the wheels as the rack sways. If you have a bike with rear suspension, either get a new bike or this rack. If you have a hardtail bike, go with a conventional rack.
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Lightweight and strong, August 12, 2008
By Vaughn T. Hangartner
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This rack has worked well for me since I got it. I wanted a light aluminum rack for my soft-tail that I could put some WALD racks on. The one I got had nice thick matte black paint, lightweight formed tube and sheet aluminum welded construction. The side racks attached easily and it has stayed put quite well.
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 Very Disappointed, April 4, 2012
By Do to others as you would have ..
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I ordered this with the hopes that unlike an Avenir brand rack I ordered, this would not rattle due to a metal shaving being left inside the tubing. I accidentally ordered two, and BOTH rattled in the area where it connects to the post, and no, I'm not talking screws in front. I was hoping there would be some hole in the tubes to possibly guide the shaving to and yank it out with some small enough and strong enough pliers, but no, completely sealed, which is a good thing though because then you don't get debri or dirt accumulating in the tubes. One of the racks was missing a noticeable spot of paint, you could see the aluminum, it seem it had been banged off. Sadly this is the only rack of it's price and quality available that can handle longer panniers.
Something's very wrong with the economy of the world when there's over 2 billion bikes and no one strives to make a high quality mass produced rack for profit, and high enough where you're not left with damn metal shavings inside and where it doesn't slide from side to side which I'm sure this does just as any other post.
At least it doesn't make an annoying clinking sound like the Avenir one did, this is more of a dull rattle. It's just irritating because sometimes I ride over a lot of small rocks and my bike vibrates pretty much, and just don't like the sound of rattling, as if I were riding junk, plus, I hear those high type vibrations damage nerves, and makes me stress a little wondering if it's somehow passing into my body and doing a little damage, probably not though, and no doubt the vibration from riding over the rocks does more damage.
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