NRD... New Rack Day!
My Topeak Beamrack just doesn't work for the Stance because of the rear suspension. Back tire keeps hitting/rubbing on the bottom of the rack, so...
Enter the Topeak Tetrarack M2L. This device attaches to the rear seat stays and feels quite robust.
After fumbling around for a minute or two I had it installed in about 15 minutes including adjustments.
Total weight allowed is only about 25lbs, but that should be OK for what I want to use it for.
One lovely thing about this setup is that I get to keep the tool/trunk bag on as the Beamrack necessitated its removal.
Has the same connection method so my bag/pannier slides in and locks nicely.
8km ride/shopping trip was successful with around 3 days worth of groceries including eggs, meat, poultry, veggies, cereals etc.
Load was stable with zero issues. When empty, the DXP bag/pannier rattles a bit. When there is a load it runs silently. Likely there's something I can do about that.
So far extremely happy with the purchase.
Perhaps the Beamrack will go to my son, as he has a Giant Talon E which is hardtail.