Robert Beckman Racks and Panniers, Front and Rear

Description: Robert Beckman Racks and Panniers Robert Beckman is legendary throughout the bicycle touring community for the highest-quality touring gear possible. I have a full set of racks and panniers that I no longer need. The rear panniers have been used on a number of short tours, but the front panniers haven’t seen action — they’ve languished in my garage, because the rear panniers are large enough for anyone not camping. Beckman has his own mounting system, so the panniers wouldn’t readily attach to a non-Beckman rack. You’d need to remove the hooks and add a different attachment system to use them elsewhere; but why would you — his racks are more rigid than anyone else’s and the attachment system is amazing. I had Stephen Bilenky modify the racks so that they could split in half for packing. He also built the protective cage for the front light. The racks were built for my bike with 26in wheels Beckman believes in compartmentalization in the panniers, which makes it easier to force heavy gear low and near the center of the bike, and also makes things easier to find. Things will not shift around. If you like Arkel more than Ortlieb, this is your thing. Compare 60l for the pair of Beckman rear panniers vs 54l for Arkel GT-54 ($479.99USD)Beckman weight is 4lb12oz according to my kitchen scale. GT-54s are 7.4lbs according to Arkel. Compare 46l for the pair of Beckman front panniers vs 42l for Arkel T-42 ($279.99USD)Beckman weight is 4lb8oz according to my kitchen scale. T-42s are 5lbs according to Arkel. I’m offering these as a set, and am not interested in subdividing it. Specs:Front Rackweight 2lb5oz according to my kitchen scalefull rack, with top platformrack is fillet-brazedrack has cross-braces for rigidityrack has strap guides to strap things to the platform with no strap slippageuses a mid-fork mount that is higher than mostI had new eyelets brazed, but p-hooks could probably be usedprotected mount for a light at front of rackbraze-ons for fender mountscan mount panniers in either a high-rider or low-rider positionpanniers are locked to racks with a 5-hook system (3 top, 2 bottom)separators have been added to split the rack down the middle for packing easeRear Rackweight 2lb7oz according to my kitchen scalefull rack, with top platformtop platform extends level to the seat staysrack is fillet-brazedrack has cross-braces for rigidityrack has strap guides to strap things to the platform with no strap slippageuses a seat-stay mount that is higher than mostI had new eyelets brazed, but p-hooks could certainly be usedmount for a light at rear of rackbraze-ons for fender mountspanniers are locked to racks with a 5-hook system (3 top, 2 bottom)separators have been added to split the rack down the middle for packing easeFront Panniers1 large compartment with removable vertical dividertop access, 2-way zipper runs around 3 sideszipper is double-baffled2 smaller compartments, one above the other in a second paneltop compartment has top access, zipper runs around 3 sideslower compartment has a zipper on either side17h12w7d = 1400ci/pannier (23l)weight 2lb4oz/pannier according to my kitchen scalecinch straps run at an angle, so they pull outside edge upno pannier saginterior bright yellow for visibilityall zippers are YKKseparate bright yellow rain coverRear Panniers2 large compartments, one with removable vertical dividertop access, 2-way zippers run around 3 sideszippers are double-baffledseparate flat pocket on exterior17h12w9d = 1800ci/pannier (30l)weight 2lb6oz/pannier according to my kitchen scalecinch straps run at an angle, so they pull outside edge upno pannier saginterior bright yellow for visibilityexterior pocket has interior flat pocketall zippers are YKKseparate bright yellow rain cover Photos to show bags and what fits in them. Also photos showing how rear rack breaks down.

Price: 900 USD

Location: Cedar Park, Texas

End Time: 2024-08-20T18:56:32.000Z

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