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Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
on: August 25, 2011, 07:37:17 AM
kkjellquist
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Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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August 25, 2011, 07:37:17 AM »
Anyone know if this rack fits 29ers? Blackburn site says 700c and I have read Blackburn says it does NOT fit 29er wheels, but I tend to not believe everything bike companies say.
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #1
on: August 26, 2011, 10:22:26 AM
kkjellquist
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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August 26, 2011, 10:22:26 AM »
Answered my own question at the LBS today. No go on 29ers. It's really frustrating too...if the rack was just 1/2" taller it would fit just fine.
Someone at Blackburn really dropped the ball on this product.
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #2
on: August 28, 2011, 01:10:09 PM
MM-on-POINT
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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August 28, 2011, 01:10:09 PM »
Got a ex1 disc rack on and trek Cobia 29er fits with good clearance,not sure why the ex1 disc didn't fit when you tried it, post a pic if you could so we can see the issue and try help
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Last Edit: August 28, 2011, 01:20:51 PM by MM-on-POINT
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #3
on: September 28, 2011, 07:09:12 AM
kkjellquist
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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September 28, 2011, 07:09:12 AM »
So I finally made it over to my LBS to try the EX-1 Disc on my Salsa Dos Niner. Without any mods it does fit but just barely (< 5mm) over my Crossmark rear tire. Tires with a taller tread would probably rub the bottom of the rack. However, the stays on the rack have a decent bend, and I was able to straighten/lengthen them fairly easily. With the minor mod I have a solid 1cm of clearance and could get a bit more if needed. I can foresee some issues with mud, but I'll tackle that problem when it arises.
In conclusion I would say the EX-1 is a solid budget rack that does work for 29ers without rack mounts.
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #4
on: September 28, 2011, 12:12:07 PM
MM-on-POINT
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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September 28, 2011, 12:12:07 PM »
On my current frame now I actually have pannier lugs at the back but no lugs on the seat stays so i bought some 40mm x 5mm bolts and bolted the rear in to lugs instead of of using the hub q/r. Hope this gives you some insight
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #5
on: October 01, 2011, 12:55:27 PM
cousinmosquito
Location: Lower Hutt New Zealand
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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October 01, 2011, 12:55:27 PM »
Don't forget the freeload rack. Will fit on practically anything. Had it on my santa cruz superlight, currently on my karate monkey.
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Topic Name: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
Reply #6
on: October 01, 2011, 03:07:29 PM
Area54
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Location: Daisy Hill, Brisbane Australia
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Re: Blackburn EX-1 Disc on 29er??
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October 01, 2011, 03:07:29 PM »
Can you fab up some beefy extension brackets? I had an issue on our tandem, not being able to use a disc rack AND a BOB trailer skewer, so fabbed up some extensions out of 6mm alloy flatbar.
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Last Edit: October 01, 2011, 03:11:13 PM by Area54
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