Review of Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier Support

Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier Support
By: Delta Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 7
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Great product for commuters

On: 2008-06-07

I purchased this for use on my commuter bike, and found it to be an excellent rack. The "one size fits all" clamp really did fit my very oversized seat post, and the rack stays where you put it. Very good product.

not too bad, but could be better

On: 2008-05-14

The rack stays put just fine. My main issue is with the shape of the pannier supports.

Maybe Im the only one to experience this problem, but on my ride this morning, the pannier bag wrapped/curled around the pannier support at the bottom, resulting in the bag hitting the spokes, and a Dr. Pepper exploding inside the bag.

The pannier support on this rack (and most others Ive seen) is too narrow at the bottom to keep the entire bag away from the spokes. Hence, the wrap-around at the bottom corner of the bag.

To be fair, the problem could be with the pannier bag itself. I have a full suspension bike though, so a seat-post rack is my only option. Ill likely engineer my own solution to keep the entire bag away from the spokes.

This A Good Suspension Bike Rack for Bicycle Commuting

On: 2008-04-03

If you need to buy a seat-post type rack because you have a suspension-type bicycle, this rack works well for bicycle commuting. If you have a traditional "hardtail" bicycle, I would stick to a traditional rack. Previous reviewers reported two problems and I road-tested this rack against their comments.
(1) First problem reported by another reviewer was the rack not staying in place. I didnt have this problem at all. Remember to tighten the screws alternately a little at a time (top right, then bottom left, then top left, then bottom right). Tighten screws alternately and repeat several times until all screws are tight, and your rack shouldnt slide. (Dont tighten one screw all the way then go on to the next; alternate each a little at a time so the tension is even.)
(2) Second problem reported by another reviewer was the loaded bike bags bumped into the spokes and caused damage. I tested the bags at both the 25-pound limit and the 40-pound limit. If you turn sharply, get up speed, or go over a bump, the loaded bags can definitely bump into your spokes. You wouldnt want to fully load the bags for cross-country or sport riding. I just use my bike to commute to work, so I tested it by stopping on the way home to get groceries. At 25-pounds (bread, milk, canned food), there is no real problem, but at 40-pounds (one bag of cat litter loaded on each side), the right-hand bag did tend to bump my spokes if I got up any speed. So if you fully load your bags, go very slow & easy. Try the hard-sided "grocery getter" bags from Sunlite brand.

Didn't hold the weight it was said to hold

On: 2007-01-12

It kept sliding down the post and banging on parts of the bike. My son was so discouraged he didnt even want to try the rubber wrap under the grip I have read is necessary. If it is necessary why dont they provide one instead of making you cut up a tire or something? We sold it on ebay at a loss.

Didn't hold the weight it was said to hold

On: 2007-01-11

It kept sliding down the post and banging on parts of the bike. My son was so discouraged he didnt even want to try the rubber wrap under the grip I have read is necessary. If it is necessary why dont they provide one instead of making you cut up a tire or something? We sold it on ebay at a loss.

Well Crafted; Well Met

On: 2006-08-08

I bought this because it looked perfect for our needs. It is well-designed: backbone tube is hollow with a cap, perfect for stashing tubes or tools; four-bolt post attachment has hefty Allen screws for limpet-like rigidity. Quality is quite good: light but very strong; excellent welding. We now have a womens Bianchi with a 15.5" frame. If you have such, or an independent suspension bike, this is the only pannier-capable rack to have. My old panniers from my road bike went on as quickly and securely as they did on the Blackurn rack.

Just as pictured

On: 2006-07-03

The product came just as shown in the picture - with bolts and NOT quick-release - and I have been very happy with it. It is light and sturdy. My old REI panniers from over 15 years ago could fit on it.

Not as pictured

On: 2006-03-24

What is in the picture has a quick release. What they is is a bolt on. Then further they will not take a return or exchange for the proper pictured item. DO not buy this based on the picture also note this is a vendor that has not lived up to their responsibility.

Not as pictured

On: 2006-03-23

What is in the picture has a quick release. What they is is a bolt on. Then further they will not take a return or exchange for the proper pictured item. DO not buy this based on the picture also note this is a vendor that has not lived up to their responsibility.