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Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack

$36.95

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Item # 789675

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The Planet Bike Eco Rack rear bike rack is perfect to hang your panniers on.

Oversized, 6061-tubular aluminum rod for maximum strength and stability
Open side rails maximize heel clearance when packs are installed
Pre-installed rack hardware provides quick, hassle-free installation
Fits most mountain and road/hybrid frames
Load capacity: 55 lbs.

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Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack Customer Reviews

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Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack

3.3

(based on 13 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (11)
Durable (6)
Easy to use (6)
Versatile (6)

Cons

Hard to install (3)

Best Uses

Commuting (10)
Long rides (4)
Road bikes (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7), Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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May

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid rack at a great price

By CycleChicago

from Chicago, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

Purchased this rack for my Bianchi San Jose, to use on my 16 mile daily commute and some light touring (Chicago to Detroit). I decided on this model exclusively because of its very reasonable price.

The rack feels sturdy, but it is not particularly heavy. Installation is straight-forward, and only requires an allen wrench, screwdriver, and a little planning (adjust the seat post stays to approximately the proper length before screwing it into the frame). The included hardware had screws long enough to accommodate my rear fender, although I did have to stretch the rack tubing slightly to allow for the added width. I cannot see how this rack would "rattle" if installed properly. Over speed bumps and horrible Chicago roads, I've loaded it with at least 40 lbs and had zero problems.

Mar

2010

(3 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Eco means economy

By yukonjack

from Orlando,Fl

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Weak

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

The rack looks good. That's all I can say positive. The advertisement is deceptive. It is tubing, not aluminum rods. There are small holes not shown in the photo. The thing rattles, since it's hollow, like it's loose and is going to fall off. I can't imagine putting any weight on it; I'm looking for a replacement already. Pass on this one.

May

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Product!

By Carlsvoice

from Chickamauga, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Road Bikes

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

I got this as a Christmas gift 2 years ago. I am very pleased with the construction and size of this rack. I began using it on my commute to and from work (32 miles round trip). It did an outstanding job carrying lunch, extra clothes, and work boots.
Then I rode the Great Allegheny Passage last July with my all gear on it. I didn't have a front rack; only this one in the back. I did the camping thing which meant more weight. I think I had about 45 to 50 lbs. on it. It performed flawlessly. GREAT PRODUCT. It's mounted on my Jamis Aurora tour bike. I don't know how it would be on another style of bike or on a dirt path. But packed limestone and regular roads didn't bother it!

Jan

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love it overall--but beware bolt length

By badgercat

from Arizona

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Pros

Durable
Versatile

Cons

Tough to Install

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

I've been using the black version of this rack for about two years. It's on a hybrid bike that I use for work, school, and errands. I've attached two folding metal grocery baskets to it and occasionally also strap a trunk bag to the top.

I routinely carry loads consisting of textbooks, a laptop, change of clothes, and lunch... I've gone shopping for everything from groceries to gallons of paint... this rack has performed solidly.

I do agree with those who have said that the bolts provided for attaching the bottom of the rack to a bike's frame eyelets are just a little too short. After a few weeks of use, one bolt worked its way out on the road (which I didn't notice until I got home, so the rack is substantial enough to have survived off-kilter for a few miles). I replaced both with longer bolts from the hardware store--no problems since.

I remember having to do a fair amount of monkeying around to install it initially, but I've removed and replaced it a couple times since then without difficulty.

The rack is starting to show a little bit of wear in the black finish, but this is probably mostly my fault from an initially sloppy installation of my grocery baskets. This is purely cosmetic and not a major concern to me.

I've only ever used this rack in a commuting/errand context, but would consider putting it on my road bike for longer/overnight trips. My boyfriend has used the same rack (silver version) on a mountain bike with good results.

Overall, I've been very happy with this rack--especially considering the low price--and anticipate using it for years to come.

Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Rack, Killer Price

By Joe

from Central Coast, California

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides
Touring

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

This rack was simple to install, is extremely sturdy, and has an unbeatable price. If you take care to install it well, it will support lots of weight, and coupled with panniers, this would make a great rack for long trips. No rattling or wiggling on my bike!

Like all "universal" racks, it will take a somewhat mechanically inclined user to install this correctly. It may take some tweaking, bending, thought, and ingenuity to install it on you bike, but assuming you don't have disk breaks, it should work for nearly any bike. If you have disks, you may have to make your own bracket to get around the caliper, but if you're handy in a hardware store, you can make it work.

Nov

2011

3.0

well priced rack

By asaba

from camas wa

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Pros

Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

I have had this on my bike now for over four weeks and I use it everyday. It was easy to mount and It gets the job done

Oct

2011

5.0

Easy to install -- Tip about upper mount

By UrbanBike

from West Hartford, CT

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Pros

Easy to install
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

The rack fits beautifully on my 700 hybrid. I did not have to bend the flat upper mounts at all. I suspect some people have tried to attach these mounts to the *outside* of the braze-ons, which would, indeed, have necessitated bending. But the mounts lined up perfectly with the *inside* of the braze-ons. Most braze-ons are threaded on both sides, no?

Dec

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

construction quality questionable

By Jitensha

from Bike Capital, CA

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Pros

Cons

Weak

Best Uses

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

Put this on son's commuting bike last year and it is broken already. He put 25-30# book bag in side baskets attached to this rack. The baskets held up to the weight but not the rack. Vertical stay broke revealing interior rod (no wonder it is so heavy compared to my Blackburn rack). Inner rod has kept the rack in place, but it now wobbles around and makes putting weight in that side's basket unstable. I will replace this with another brand.

Oct

2010

2.0

Not Perfect

By LJNY

from Maryland

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Tough to Install

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

I just got this to replace a 30 year old rack that got bashed up. In the store it seemed light and the side rails were wide but accommodated the hooks for my panniers.

The problem is that the vertical supports have too large a diameter close to the point of connection. The result is that round part of the rack tube comes up against the round bar of my seat stay so there is a large gap since the Allen screw can't bring the two pieces together.

My bike is a fuji cross bike and I take the rack on and off a lot to do cross races, so while I left it on this time, I will probably take it back.

Sep

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Bare Bones, will work for most.

By titocamper

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Tough to Install
Weak

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Planet Bike Eco Rack Bike Rack:

The Eco rack is very bare bones. It was relatively easy to install, but be sure to hit the hardware store as it doesn't come with enough locking nuts for the average bike. The threads on the bolts are smaller then most so I needed extra nuts where my previous rack simply attached to the existing threads on my frame. Install is easier then previous racks, facilitated by removing the bike seat to access installing the clips that attach the upper rack mounts. I like the metal brackets vs. the plastic on most racks. It does come with a reflector / light mount bracket despite not being listed in the description and the insistence of the sales clerk at REI that it absolutely would not have that hardware. My biggest complaint is that the rack wobbles under heavy loads and doesn't seem nearly as stable as my previous rack. I would not trust it with more then 25 lbs, which should be enough for my books, computer and commuting gear. It will suffice for my needs as a commuter and for groceries, but I'd advise spending a little more for the next rack up if you plan long commutes or camping excursions. And remember to cable lock the rack to your frame as these are easy to steal (this is a replacement rack for me due to such a theft).