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Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock

Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock

Item # 793613
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The Discovery Rear bike rack from Zefal is built sturdy to carry up to 55 lbs. of gear on the back of your bike. It's perfect for bike commuters and mountain bikers.

  • Durable aluminum construction ensures years of use; rack design has a solid piece of aluminum at top which acts as a mud guard to keep rack contents dry
  • Spring-loaded bar on top of rack can be used to secure items like a jacket, hat and small bag
  • Fits wheels between 26 and 28 in.
  • Includes mounting hardware
  • Overstock

Imported.

Item 793613

Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight1,025 grams
MaterialAluminum
Dimensions12.5 x 5 inches
Capacity55 pounds
Fits wheel size26 / 28 inches

Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock Customer Reviews

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Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock
 
2.3

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (3)

Cons

  • Hard to install (3)

Best Uses

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    Aug

    5

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    It's a rack

    Bycommuter in DC

    from DC metro area

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

    • Tough to Install

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock:

    This rack is made for bikes that have attachment points on the frame for a rack. It is adjustable to fit many sizes of bikes, assuming you have these attachment points. It's not lightweight, but it is very secure on the bike and the spring-clip to hold items appears very strong.

    A few negative points I would like buyers to know. Unlike as stated in the product information, there is no "mounting hardware," it only comes with the pieces for the frame itself. I had interpreted this as that it would come with screws for mounting to the bike frame, but it does not come with these. Also, it does not come with a rear reflector and although there are holes to attach one, the reflector that came with my particular bike does not fit onto the rack. Overall, for the price I think this cannot be beat, just be aware that you will need to provide your own screws, reflector, and some patience!

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    14

    2009

     
    1.0

    Over-Engineered

    ByZumaJay

    from Santa Monica, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

    • Tough to Install

    Best Uses

    • Commuting

    Comments about Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock:

    I bought this to put onto my city bike. It's really well constructed and looks very durable.

    However, the bottoms legs that connect to the bike are substantially wider than most other racks, leaving it hard to install onto bikes with bolts that are not long enough for this over-engineered bottom mount. Since trying to find the right size bolt for bikes isn't easy, I ended up returning it. It's too bad... otherwise this item is really well made.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    13

    2009

     
    2.0

    Sturdy, but lousy engineering.

    Byzoom42

    from Huntington Beach, CA.

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Durable

    Cons

    • Tough to Install

    Best Uses

    • Non-removeableever

    Comments about Zefal Discovery Rear Bike Rack - '09 Overstock:

    It's a sturdy rack. The price is decent. But it is a beast to put on, and it is really cheap not to include a little more hardware. How expensive can a few more bolts really be? If you don't have spare hardware in your collection of odds and ends you cannot install it out-of-the-box. I think that is tacky. If you are not good at jiggering with very ornery parts, don't buy this! And it probably will not be coming off easily.

    If you do buy this (since the price is nice, and it does look like it will carry its weight easily) lube everything with oil including the rack itself. Nothing seemed designed to fit easily with anything else on the one I got. And if I take it off for any reason, it probably will be just as hard to get back on.

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    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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