New Zen Samurai:)

[Markus77]

Sounds like you have the right skills and equipment to create a really nice solution! By the way I think the right number of bikes is always one more

 

[jajackson]

Sounds like you have the right skills and equipment to create a really nice solution! By the way I think the right number of bikes is always one more

I am wondering how satisfied you have been with your rack since adding the supports. I’m contemplating getting a Samurai and do have concerns about how the rack will support a load. I also believe I noticed a fender extender on your front fender and wondered if you did indeed extend your front fender and if so, what did you purchase?

 

[Markus77]

I am wondering how satisfied you have been with your rack since adding the supports. I’m contemplating getting a Samurai and do have concerns about how the rack will support a load. I also believe I noticed a fender extender on your front fender and wondered if you did indeed extend your front fender and if so, what did you purchase?

The fender extender came on the bike when I bought it. No issues at all with the rack since adding the supports. Zero complaints about the bike right now

 

[jajackson]

The fender extender came on the bike when I bought it. No issues at all with the rack since adding the supports. Zero complaints about the bike right now

Thanks for the response and glad things are working well for you.

 

[Markus77]

Thanks for the response and glad things are working well for you.

Yeah to be fair it probably depends on how much weight you’re putting on the rack…I’m carrying 30lbs on the bike consistently and the stock setup could not handle that. If you’re carrying less it may not be an issue, but I’m sure anything more than 20lbs will eventually loosen up the stock attachment points. Hope the bike works out for you if you get it, really been enjoying mine!

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Hey everyone, just thought I’d quickly post what I came up with to address the rear rack issue. I don’t think it’s as nice looking as some of the ideas posted above, but it is quite easy and seems to be quite sturdy. Unfortunately, I haven’t really had a chance to properly test it as I’m on holiday right now and not commuting. But I did put my bags on and ride around the neighbourhood for a little bit and it was great. Even over some rough pavement and potholes that I intentionally went over in a way to try and loosen things up, it was fine - I couldn’t move the rack with my hand and I couldn’t detect any squeaking sounds that were driving me up the wall before. I’ll see how it holds up over time, and if there are problems I’ll post them here. Otherwise you can assume that it’s working fine. I ordered an “Orlieb rack three mounting struts” for $20 off their website. I attached these to the seat post (had to replace the quick release handle with a regular bolt and nut) and then had to drill two holes into the rear rack to attach the other ends. This is really no big deal. The rack is just aluminum and any hand drill will work fine. I’ve attached some pictures so you can get a sense of it, but I would say anybody would be able to use the same system and not have to worry about the difficulty of installation.

This is a neat solution!
Thanks for sharing. We used RackTime systems before, and we thought it was sturdy, but nothing beats an integrated aluminum fender that is attached to the frame.