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tubus Tara Front Bike Rack

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    tubus Tara Front Bike Rack

    • $120.00
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    Item # 768569

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    The simple design of the Tubus Tara lowrider tubular front carrier makes it easy to use and mount.

    • Fits wheel sizes 26 in. or 700c and includes hardwear for bikes with mid-fork braze-ons
    • Carries up to 33 lbs.

    Imported.

    Item 768569

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    tubus Tara Front Bike Rack Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Bike commuting & touring
    Front mount
    Frame mount
    700c / 26 in.
    Chromoly
    470 grams
    470 grams
    Rack mount position
    Rack mount type
    Fits wheel size
    Material(s)
    Weight
    Average weight

    tubus Tara Front Bike Rack Customer Reviews

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    Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack
     
    4.0

    (based on 5 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (5)
    • Durable (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting (3)
      • Touring (3)
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      (8 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Think twice and dont buy

      By Bikeman666

      from Denver Colorado

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      Pros

      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack:

          The rack appears to be ok but it is missing 1 part, and for me is useless without it. The Tubus web sight and the REI web site provide a picture of the rack that is not correct there is no welded on lower clip. The rack does not come with the lower clip for 3 point paniers like Arkel. I went to my local flagship store to get the plastic clip because it is not listed on the REI web site. Dont bother they did not have it or list it. The REI bike guy told me to go to the manufactuer, they were rude and only quoted the reliability of their product but provided no access to the part or specific time line it would be available. I bought the rack in January and from what I gatherd, emailing back and fourth to tubus the plastic clip will be avalable in the US somtime after March or April apparently they will be had carried here. Tubus will no longer respond to emails. REI offered to take the rack back and I do not see this as there fault. I would like to see a review of REI's policy to carry this product. I would strongly not recomend this product, or this company.

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          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Wonderful rack, would buy again!

          By Sig in Arkansas

          from Little Rock, AR

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight
          • Strong

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Commuting
            • Long Rides
            • Touring

            Comments about Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack:

            This rack was easy to install, looks great and works well with several different brands of panniers including Arkels and Ortliebs. Tubus has a wonderful warranty and a reputation of withstanding the abuse that comes from long distance touring.

            (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best Bike Rack

            By keeperone

            from Hartford, CT

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Road Bikes
            • Touring

            Comments about Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack:

            This rack is easy to install, durable and study. I have used my Tubus on two fully loaded tours of over four hundred miles each. The rack distributes the load well and my panniers do not shift. When not touring, it takes two minutes to remove the rack. A brilliant design. I wish my rear rack were a Tubus. ONLY BY TUBUS!

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            TUBS is the Solution

            By cycling addict

            from momence, IL

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            Pros

            • Clean look
            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Touring

              Comments about Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack:

              Bought the Tara for my touring needs, but it also has been GREAT for my commuting. After 6,000 miles I have ZERO complaints with how the rack has held up or how my front roller classic have stayed on the rack. Simple put if the Tara fits on your bike set up, then put the money towards it: after all its only weighs 1.09 LBS. My satisfaction with TUBUS is very high, I have 3 other TUBUS racks and would give them all 6 starts!!! Stay with TUBUS they are GREAT

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              4.0

              Check for bike compatibility.

              By Ruggy Dull

              from New Haven, CT

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Commuting
                • Road Bikes

                Comments about Tubus Tara Front Bike Rack:

                Good, heavy duty rack. Just make sure it will fit your bike.
                I have a Specialized Sirrus, and in order to fit this right, I had to actually install the horizontal bar upside down. With a little jury-rigging it does work great, though.

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