2021 Specialized Turbo Vado - front rack - Thule or Topeak?

[scales11]

Hi,

I have a 2021 Specialized Turbo Vado - step through. I am trying to decide which front rack to buy for bike packing.

I will primarily riding on paved roads and dirt roads. Both racks should fit my bike.

If you have used either please let me know your feedback on the rack(s). See pictures attached
- Topeak Tetrarack M1 Front rack https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1285-TETRARACK-M1
- Thule Tour Rack with Thule Pack and Pedal side frames https://www.thule.com/en-us/products-_-100090

Thanks,

- S

 

[stompandgo]

I'm a big fan of Topeak racks. It's one of the first things I changed on my Tesoro.

 

[scales11]

I'm a big fan of Topeak racks. It's one of the first things I changed on my Tesoro.

Me too! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I had a Tetrarack M2, the rear one on my e-MTB. The reason was it was the only full suspension MTB rear rack available in Europe. Generally a good stuff. However, the Velcro straps used to go loose at times.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

Old Man Mountain racks for the win.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Old Man Mountain racks for the win.

In the United States for sure!

 

[Aushiker]

I have too many kilometres of loaded touring with Tubus racks to consider others, UNLESS there was no Tubus option. I would in such a situation more likely go with Topeak over Thule, mainly because of my reasonable experience with their products.