on 3/9/00 7:15 AM, Martin Laycock at m.laycock@strath.ac.uk wrote: As a recent purcheser of a Trek bike and a Fiamma rack I am confident that I have skimped on nothing. No problems with either. My 2p Martin ********* Each to their own, it wasn't particularly a slight on Fiamma, I just think Thule makes a more durable rack. And, yes Yakima is still in business (http://www.yakima.com/), and I think they make the best of the commercially available racks. My Yakima has seen some very rough rides (sits on a 1989 Land Cruiser which goes anywhere and everywhere) carrying very heavy loads (typically two sea kayaks, a bike or two, and a basket loaded with a cooler and baby jogger, et al). It rides nicely, on the road and off, is well thought out and easy to use, has clamps that grip tight but don't bind my gutters or mar the paint, and is extremely adaptable with very little effort. I don't think about my rack much, which is testimony to it's utility. TJK -- Todd J. Kaderabek, Director of Production Lark Books, Fiberarts Magazine, Folkwear Patterns 50 College Street Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 253-0467, X 331 Fax: (828) 253-7952 todd@larkbooks.com |
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