Thanks for watching. Yes I wish they had those specs on the website. i will take some measurements on mine and get back to you in the very near future with the info. Cheers
Hi Roland. Sorry it took a little longer than expected to get back to you with some measurements. But here's what i got. First of all the rack is the Med-XL option The top deck dimensions are as follows width 140mm, length 394mm and the height of the rack from the bottom bolt to the top of the rack is 387mm. And the tube diameter is 10mm. I hope this is helpful in some way. Safe Travels
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures thank you a lot! Thats very helpful as now I am pretty sure the rack will fit :) and its not the small one, so thats what I need too :)
Just wanted to thank you for putting these videos together. I just picked up a Trek 1120 frame that I'm building up for bike packing and you have answered many questions for me! Keep it up!
Super useful review. Wish I had watched it prior to buying my rack. Totally agree with your comments on not being strict on classification as “bike packing” or “bike touring.” You can do a bit of both in the same trip.
Thanks John. To be honest I used to add things to my review videos that just weren't necessary, but I realized the error of my ways! lol Thanks for watching. Cheers
Nice review. I have the same rack which I bought 8 years ago. I have done a similar mileage with it and its been rock solid. Take care and Seasons Greetings. Jay
I have this rack on my Trek Crossrip, and have put many miles on it; the only advice I have is to periodically make sure that the bolts are tight, especially those top bolts (Trek calls them "Strut Nuts". I had one fall off once and found that the other one was loose. Because of how they attach, a loose top bolt can slide off the rod that attaches to the seatstay and fall off the bike.
Hello. Yes i do mention this in the video, but it's always worth mentioning again as it is important. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the rack. Sorry for the late response for some reason your response was held for review. Cheers
Hello Smokey. I am glad the review was helpful, that is my only goal with these gear videos. i would say that at only $80 cad it's actually a good deal for the durability I have experienced with it. Just be sure to get the deluxe version as it is the stronger rack in Trek's lineup. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Any idea what the difference is between the normal and deluxe model? can't find any info on their pag and the only difference i can sus out is the small extra L piece of metal welded near the base, and for an extra $20 (aud) i'm confused on what possible benefit it could give over the normal MIK.
The deluxe has a separate bar for panniers. The base model can not be used with a trunk bag and panniers at the same time. I'm sure if you look more closely you will see what I'm talking about. Safe travels.
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Cheers for the clarification on their au website Trek didn't really give any information on what made the Deluxe different. Hope you have a great week mate!
What was your decision process to use this rack as opposed to the standard 1120 rear rack system? I have an 1120 as well that I am just now setting up for touring/bikepacking so I am curious. I know some have had issues with the original system failing.
Hi Rod. My initial decision to not use the standard rack was because of the known issues with the rack breaking. At the time I was working at a Trek store and a Tech at Trek advised me to use a different rack. Trek fixed the issues a few years back and from what I understand the standard rack system is now solid. The reason I have stuck with this rack is because of the maximum load capacity. The BackRack Deluxe has a max load capacity of 55Ibs while the standard 1120 rack only has a 26Ibs load capacity. A big difference and from what I understand a big reason the standard racks were failing is because of people severely over loading them. For really long distance trips 26Ibs is not enough in my opinion. Sorry for the long winded response but it's one of those questions that requires it. Lol Thanks for watching. Cheers
@rodstallings4912 if you have a 2021 your good. The issue was with the first generation 1120's. The 2021 has the reinforced seatstay mounts and from what I understand there solid. I still hangout at the Trek shop I worked for so it helps me stay in the loop with Trek. Please let me know how things turn out for you. Cheers
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures I went by the Trek shop and talked to the guys there today. Took my SN# to confirm the frame date (I bought it used and built it up) and found it was a 2020. However, I went ahead and bought the Backrack. The problem with the stock rack is that if you just want to use it for simple flat things it is not the greatest. Good for dry bags, but that is about it. I mounted the Backrack and rode today and think I will really like it. I have mine set up similar to yours and even ordered a Jones 2.5 loop last week that I am waiting on. At 6’6” I tend to have to do a lot of fiddling to get the fit right. I am hoping the Jones will be the ticket. Have tried a lot of bars so far.
I want a front rack for my checkpoint. I was thinking of ordering one from Amazon for $50 but I see you have a bontrager FR, do you think that rack would work with the checkpoint?
Hello. No unfortunately it will not. the rack on my bike is specific to the 1120 fork in the way that it bolts on. When I worked at the Trek store we commonly installed the Bontrager Carry Forward front rack on checkpoints. I'm not sure it's the style your loking for but it is a very sturdy rack. Here is the rack I am talking about. www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-racks/bontrager-carry-forward-front-rack/p/14955/?colorCode=black
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures thank you! Unfortunately I’m not looking for that style. I’m looking for a pizza box style front rack. I love the way they look. I guess the one on Amazon is my best bet as of now. Or the jack rack as a more expensive option
@@BUCKSHOTSTV have you looked at Old Man Mountain Racks? This rack is literally called the pizza rack. oldmanmountain.com/product/pizza-rack/ I have heard really good things about them.
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures actually yes, that’s another option I forgot about. I like that I can switch it from the front to the back if I need to
Hi Evan, thanks for watching. I think the med to XL should work just fine with the med Dual Sport just fine. Don't forget to put some blue Loctite on the threads when installing. It really helps keep the bolts from coming lose. I hope you enjoy many thousands of km's with the rack like I have! Safe Travels.
Hello. They do make front racks, it seems however the availability is questionable. the front rack on my bike is Trek(Bontrager) but is specific to the fork. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Not sure if I'm late to this but does the rack come with the mounting arms? Looking at getting it and none of the stores I can find it in show off the actual mounting arms for the seat stays.
What is the dimensions of this rack? On trek wensite it doesnt say. Like width, height and the diameter of the pipes?
Thanks for watching. Yes I wish they had those specs on the website. i will take some measurements on mine and get back to you in the very near future with the info. Cheers
Hi Roland. Sorry it took a little longer than expected to get back to you with some measurements. But here's what i got. First of all the rack is the Med-XL option The top deck dimensions are as follows width 140mm, length 394mm and the height of the rack from the bottom bolt to the top of the rack is 387mm. And the tube diameter is 10mm. I hope this is helpful in some way. Safe Travels
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures thank you a lot! Thats very helpful as now I am pretty sure the rack will fit :) and its not the small one, so thats what I need too :)
Thank you so much for this review! I was doubting the mounting system with the two no bolt hole extension arms.
Just wanted to thank you for putting these videos together. I just picked up a Trek 1120 frame that I'm building up for bike packing and you have answered many questions for me! Keep it up!
Thanks Tony!! My only goal with these videos is to help people spend their money wisely. I am glad it was of some help to you. Cheers
Great review
Thanks! I hope it was helpful. Cheers
Nice review Dean, glad you added the often forgotten detail about the install being done correctly.
Bob...
Thanks Bob!!
Super useful review. Wish I had watched it prior to buying my rack. Totally agree with your comments on not being strict on classification as “bike packing” or “bike touring.” You can do a bit of both in the same trip.
Thanks Duncan. Yes at the end of the day we're all just riding bikes. Thanks for watching. cheers
Thanks for the great review. I love that you get right to the review.
Thanks John. To be honest I used to add things to my review videos that just weren't necessary, but I realized the error of my ways! lol
Thanks for watching. Cheers
Nice review. I have the same rack which I bought 8 years ago. I have done a similar mileage with it and its been rock solid. Take care and Seasons Greetings. Jay
Seasons Greetings Jay! Yes this rack solid especially for the price. Take good care my friend.
I have this rack on my Trek Crossrip, and have put many miles on it; the only advice I have is to periodically make sure that the bolts are tight, especially those top bolts (Trek calls them "Strut Nuts". I had one fall off once and found that the other one was loose. Because of how they attach, a loose top bolt can slide off the rod that attaches to the seatstay and fall off the bike.
Hello. Yes i do mention this in the video, but it's always worth mentioning again as it is important. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the rack. Sorry for the late response for some reason your response was held for review. Cheers
I have the same rack and it’s good and solid.
Hi Julie. Yes I thought you have the same rack. I can't remember if I suggested it or not but either way it's a solid rack. Thanks for watching.
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Great review thanks, very helpful. And sure it's pricier than some but affordable compared to racks from e.g. Surly, Tubus.
Hello Smokey. I am glad the review was helpful, that is my only goal with these gear videos. i would say that at only $80 cad it's actually a good deal for the durability I have experienced with it. Just be sure to get the deluxe version as it is the stronger rack in Trek's lineup. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Any idea what the difference is between the normal and deluxe model? can't find any info on their pag and the only difference i can sus out is the small extra L piece of metal welded near the base, and for an extra $20 (aud) i'm confused on what possible benefit it could give over the normal MIK.
The deluxe has a separate bar for panniers. The base model can not be used with a trunk bag and panniers at the same time. I'm sure if you look more closely you will see what I'm talking about.
Safe travels.
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Cheers for the clarification on their au website Trek didn't really give any information on what made the Deluxe different. Hope you have a great week mate!
What was your decision process to use this rack as opposed to the standard 1120 rear rack system? I have an 1120 as well that I am just now setting up for touring/bikepacking so I am curious. I know some have had issues with the original system failing.
Hi Rod. My initial decision to not use the standard rack was because of the known issues with the rack breaking. At the time I was working at a Trek store and a Tech at Trek advised me to use a different rack. Trek fixed the issues a few years back and from what I understand the standard rack system is now solid.
The reason I have stuck with this rack is because of the maximum load capacity. The BackRack Deluxe has a max load capacity of 55Ibs while the standard 1120 rack only has a 26Ibs load capacity. A big difference and from what I understand a big reason the standard racks were failing is because of people severely over loading them. For really long distance trips 26Ibs is not enough in my opinion.
Sorry for the long winded response but it's one of those questions that requires it. Lol
Thanks for watching. Cheers
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Thanks for the quick reply. I will check with my local Trek shop to see what year that was. My frame is a 2021.
@rodstallings4912 if you have a 2021 your good. The issue was with the first generation 1120's.
The 2021 has the reinforced seatstay mounts and from what I understand there solid. I still hangout at the Trek shop I worked for so it helps me stay in the loop with Trek.
Please let me know how things turn out for you. Cheers
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures I went by the Trek shop and talked to the guys there today. Took my SN# to confirm the frame date (I bought it used and built it up) and found it was a 2020. However, I went ahead and bought the Backrack. The problem with the stock rack is that if you just want to use it for simple flat things it is not the greatest. Good for dry bags, but that is about it. I mounted the Backrack and rode today and think I will really like it. I have mine set up similar to yours and even ordered a Jones 2.5 loop last week that I am waiting on. At 6’6” I tend to have to do a lot of fiddling to get the fit right. I am hoping the Jones will be the ticket. Have tried a lot of bars so far.
I want a front rack for my checkpoint. I was thinking of ordering one from Amazon for $50 but I see you have a bontrager FR, do you think that rack would work with the checkpoint?
Hello. No unfortunately it will not. the rack on my bike is specific to the 1120 fork in the way that it bolts on. When I worked at the Trek store we commonly installed the Bontrager Carry Forward front rack on checkpoints. I'm not sure it's the style your loking for but it is a very sturdy rack. Here is the rack I am talking about.
www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-racks/bontrager-carry-forward-front-rack/p/14955/?colorCode=black
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures thank you! Unfortunately I’m not looking for that style. I’m looking for a pizza box style front rack. I love the way they look. I guess the one on Amazon is my best bet as of now. Or the jack rack as a more expensive option
@@BUCKSHOTSTV have you looked at Old Man Mountain Racks? This rack is literally called the pizza rack. oldmanmountain.com/product/pizza-rack/
I have heard really good things about them.
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures actually yes, that’s another option I forgot about. I like that I can switch it from the front to the back if I need to
I just bought the Medium framed trek duel sport 2 gen 4. I bought the M to XL size. Would you think this is too big for the bike or?
Hi Evan, thanks for watching. I think the med to XL should work just fine with the med Dual Sport just fine. Don't forget to put some blue Loctite on the threads when installing. It really helps keep the bolts from coming lose. I hope you enjoy many thousands of km's with the rack like I have!
Safe Travels.
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures perfect, cheers!
I wish bontrager made a front rack...
Hello. They do make front racks, it seems however the availability is questionable. the front rack on my bike is Trek(Bontrager) but is specific to the fork. Thanks for watching. Cheers
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures your right a $100 one, but none with MIK, you have to add thier adapter plate, unfortunately...
the rack will easily outlast the carbon fiber of the plastic bike you own.
No offense my friend but maybe you need to get your eyes checked. This is a aluminum Trek 1120. Have a good day.
Not sure if I'm late to this but does the rack come with the mounting arms? Looking at getting it and none of the stores I can find it in show off the actual mounting arms for the seat stays.
Hello. Thanks for watching. Yes the mounting arms definitely come with the rack no worries there. Cheers
@@WanderingEyeOutdoorAdventures Awesome, thanks man!
@sameiimo1734 anytime! Let me know how things work out with the rack. Cheers