UI5, 6, Metro rear racks

[Bobsiii]

It looks like these three models use the same rack and I worry about its support for pannier bags. It is short and set far forward, only one support bar on front side; I worry about bags getting hung up in spokes. Has anyone swapped out racks? Or found bags you feel safe? Topeak makes a side support frame, thinking about going that route.

 

[Oldbkr]

It looks like these three models use the same rack and I worry about its support for pannier bags. It is short and set far forward, only one support bar on front side; I worry about bags getting hung up in spokes. Has anyone swapped out racks? Or found bags you feel safe? Topeak makes a side support frame, thinking about going that route.

Check out Bango Brothers rear bags with fold out panniers as needed. Bangos are available at Trek dealers as well as online?

 

[Figs]

I just have some cheap $20 bags on mine, no problem at all. Never even thought about it.

 

[Bobsiii]

Ran into a Metro+ owner at the e-lbs Sat who had this problem. He added an extra fender strut higher on the fender for support - and ended up with the bags rubbing on his brake caliper.

Looking realistically at my usage, rather than pursue a possible problem I'm just going with a Topeak trunk bag that attaches via velcro flaps combined with permanently attached Wald folding baskets. The Topeak has pannier bags included which I'll probably seldom use but the basket should provide support if I have to.