User submitted reviews
Review by thejoelhansenAffordable and relatively light disc rack
by thejoelhansenCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Wasn't excited about this rack bypassing my rack mount points and using its own rod through the rear wheel, but it seems to be working fine. Since my Synapse lacks any mount points near the seat post, the seat post is an odd size for a new collar, I kinda had to jerry-rig attaching the top of the rack to the seat stem. It would've been nice if this came with more flexible hardware to mount directly around the seat stem (a simple, adjustable collar or something). Overall happy for the price.
Western BW staff are knowledgeable and friendly, per usual. )
Reviewed 5/25/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by thejoelhansen was helpful/No, review by thejoelhansen was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Wasn't excited about this rack bypassing my rack mount points and using its own rod through the rear wheel, but it seems to be working fine. Since my Synapse lacks any mount points near the seat post, the seat post is an odd size for a new collar, I kinda had to jerry-rig attaching the top of the rack to the seat stem. It would've been nice if this came with more flexible hardware to mount directly around the seat stem (a simple, adjustable collar or something). Overall happy for the price.
Western BW staff are knowledgeable and friendly, per usual. )
Review by ScooterNo braze ons? No problemby ScooterCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.This rack is great for your typical mountain bike with no easy way to mount a rack. Combined with the Problem Solvers Seat clamp w Rack Mount Threads this will fit on nearly any mountain bike.
Reviewed 3/5/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Scooter was helpful/No, review by Scooter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This rack is great for your typical mountain bike with no easy way to mount a rack. Combined with the Problem Solvers Seat clamp w Rack Mount Threads this will fit on nearly any mountain bike.
Review by AnonymousGreat rack
by AnonymousVery nice and affordable, sturdy disk brake adapable rack.
Reviewed 4/3/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Very nice and affordable, sturdy disk brake adapable rack.
Review by undiutedigitalGreat solution if you have a road or mountain bike that lacks rear drop-outs - and you need a rack.by undiutedigitalCycling EnthusiastSan Francisco Peninsula6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.My dropout-less mountain bike can now be used for treks, thanks to this rack. This is the only mainstream (i.e., not $100) rack I could find that uses a special long skewer to provide base support. My only issue was the lack of clear documentation of what you get - and don't get - in the package. You get all the hardware you need to attach to seat stays in the front. However, my mountain bike doesn't really have stays that could work. I had to solve the problem with a Salsa Post-Lock, which is a seat post collar that provides mounting points for the Blackburn rack's extenders. Result is rock solid, and I highly recommend it. Only bummer is that the Salsa Post-Lock is 1) expensive $30 and 2) rare. You'll almost certainly have to buy it on the internet. And the Post-Lock kind of ruins the bargain you'd have with the Blackburn alone.
Reviewed 11/29/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by undiutedigital was helpful/No, review by undiutedigital was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My dropout-less mountain bike can now be used for treks, thanks to this rack. This is the only mainstream (i.e., not $100) rack I could find that uses a special long skewer to provide base support. My only issue was the lack of clear documentation of what you get - and don't get - in the package. You get all the hardware you need to attach to seat stays in the front. However, my mountain bike doesn't really have stays that could work. I had to solve the problem with a Salsa Post-Lock, which is a seat post collar that provides mounting points for the Blackburn rack's extenders. Result is rock solid, and I highly recommend it. Only bummer is that the Salsa Post-Lock is 1) expensive $30 and 2) rare. You'll almost certainly have to buy it on the internet. And the Post-Lock kind of ruins the bargain you'd have with the Blackburn alone.
Review by AnonymousDidn't Fit with Specialized Disc Break Rear Dropout
by AnonymousDaily CommuterOKC1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Did not fit on my specialized Diverge. Otherwise a sturdy, lightweight rack.
Reviewed 7/16/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Did not fit on my specialized Diverge. Otherwise a sturdy, lightweight rack.
Review by Jennifer Great rack by Jennifer Seneca Falls NY3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I bought this rack to accommodate my cannondale mountain bike w disc brake. It has a 29 tire and the rake works perfectly. I use the rack to bring my toddler along on rides w the family. Its wonderful.
Reviewed 7/20/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jennifer was helpful/No, review by Jennifer was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought this rack to accommodate my cannondale mountain bike w disc brake. It has a 29 tire and the rake works perfectly. I use the rack to bring my toddler along on rides w the family. Its wonderful.
Review by TheGildedWheelTotes My Caveman Toddler Like a Champby TheGildedWheelCycling EnthusiastGreen Mountains, VT2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Fits the child seat we were given. Sturdy no-frills but reliable rack. Needed to shim it on one side to clear the Paul Klamper.
Reviewed 8/28/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by TheGildedWheel was helpful/No, review by TheGildedWheel was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Fits the child seat we were given. Sturdy no-frills but reliable rack. Needed to shim it on one side to clear the Paul Klamper.
Review by BSchatsiekPretty good rackby BSchatsiekCycling EnthusiastJefferson City, MO4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Works very well. The piece that was supposed to go around the seatpost wasn't big enough to go around mine and then still have room for the screws, but i went to lowe's and found something similar enough to make it work. No rattling or movement at all when on rocky trail for miles and miles.
Reviewed 8/5/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BSchatsiek was helpful/No, review by BSchatsiek was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Works very well. The piece that was supposed to go around the seatpost wasn't big enough to go around mine and then still have room for the screws, but i went to lowe's and found something similar enough to make it work. No rattling or movement at all when on rocky trail for miles and miles.
Review by 76tradesmanDisappointed with skewer mount design
by 76tradesmanCompetitive RacerMinnesota5 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Bought this rack for my bike with disc brakes. When ordering it, I didn't notice the design that it mounts on the rear wheel skewer. I thought it was specifically for bikes with disc brakes, not a bike with disc brakes AND no mounting holes. This rack isn't needed unless you don't have normal mounting locations. Trying to deal with this rack being mounted on your rear skewer on the road to change a flat seems like a nightmare. Sending it back.
Reviewed 12/14/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by 76tradesman was helpful/No, review by 76tradesman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bought this rack for my bike with disc brakes. When ordering it, I didn't notice the design that it mounts on the rear wheel skewer. I thought it was specifically for bikes with disc brakes, not a bike with disc brakes AND no mounting holes. This rack isn't needed unless you don't have normal mounting locations. Trying to deal with this rack being mounted on your rear skewer on the road to change a flat seems like a nightmare. Sending it back.
