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| Delta Mega Rack Post Haste Quick Release Bicycle Seat Post Rack | 
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| Brand: Delta
Category: Sports
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $34.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 19254
Color: Black
Media: Sports
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 21 x 6 x 2.4
Model: MR430B
UPC: 799403203506
EAN: 0799403203506
ASIN: B000FGVJEA
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Seatpost-mounting bike rack--rubber grippers keep loads in place | | • | Quick-release allows for swift and secure installation on any seatpost without seatpost removal | | • | Supports up to 25 pounds of cargo | | • | Platform measures 12.5 by 4.5 inches | | • | Weighs 520 grams (18.3 ounces) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Travel with all your necessary gear, and take it and your bike rack with you when your journey's finished with the Delta Post Haste seatpost rack. It features a quick-release that allows for swift and secure installation on any seatpost without seatpost removal. It's made of ultra-strong welded aluminum construction and offers rubber grippers on top of 12.5 by 4.5-inch rack to keep loads in place. It fits seat posts sized 24mm to 32mm and it can carry up to 25 pounds. About Delta Cycle
For more than 20 years, Delta Cycle has created useful cycling products with a mission to make an innovative difference. The company works hard to make their products better and deliver superior value. Delta Cycle offers only a small, concentrated product line that represents the best there is in each category.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Works but questionable longevity August 3, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This rear-rack simply works, however, there have been a few occasions when I'm led to question its longterm durability. Before I progress, let me mention that I had a cheap walmart-bike seatpost so that might've had something to do with several of this rack's seeming downsides.
To get this to secure to a non-rotating position under normal circumstances, you must push down on the clamp such that it's horizontal(as wasn't included in the instructions): Otherwise, it seems that A) you'll bust out the bottom bolt securing the right swing-arm and B) start to shred apart the plastic separating the clamp from from the rack and start to dig into the aluminum/whatever-alloy. Also, in the process of this rack's usage, I've noticed the corresponding top-bolt securing the right swing-arm is in a state of being twisted out of its holding. Who knows how long that'll last? I'm sure I'll know the answer within a year.
Also, any sort of vibration seemed to cause this rack to loosen it's grip often requiring tightening to remove unwanted rotation. I hypothesize the reason it losed its grip is because, in the process of such mechanical impulses accompanying said vibration, it literally squeezed the seatpost into the swing-arm's natural shape leaving a nice emboss. It also started to bend the seatpost backwards, but this was easily remedied by rotating the seatpost 180 degrees.
Also, it notes that it's "Ideal for full suspension bikes". Wonder why? Well, it's probably the only option available for full suspensions beyond "Old man mountain's" rear racks, but it seems that the amount of stress imparted on the seatpost would leave a hardtail bicycle's seatpost bending into whimpering submission in no time.
Anyways, it works, but it's not perfect. Mine seems to be in the process of falling apart but, luckily, the bolt being bent out of its holding is struggling to keep attached instead of having given up.
(Normal load for mine: 28 lbs; "Recommended cargo limit: 40 pounds" on packaging, 25 on Amazon. Currently been used for 400 miles in an urban environment on a Walmart dual suspension bike.)
Delta Mega Rack Post Haste Quick Release July 13, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just purchased a new mtn. bike and I needed a rack that could handle a med. storage bag so I could ride to the gym. I highly recommend this product since it is a managable size. It is made of good quality alum. material and is easy to install. I only wish it came with a reflector. The reflector used to come with the rack but for some reason it was deleted from the bill-of-materials.
 delta mega rack bicycle seat post April 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
We bought this for our Bike Friday tandem it was the only rack that would fit a larger seat post. Easy to attach, light weight, sturdy rack.
Nice Looing Rack July 29, 2007
I bought this rack a few months ago. So far it's worked great in a tight spot when its a must I carry something extra in tow, such as extra books from the library. Official and nice looking and it's very light-weight. Easy to assemble on the bike. My only drawback is that it moves a bit if you don't give it a firm twist of the screw. I'm OCD when it comes to things looking perfect and lined up on my bike.
Functional Bike Rack - With some Warnings May 14, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I purchased this rack to carry Medical First Aid Supplies on a 180 mile, 2 day bike ride (I am a Paramedic riding as a medic). The rack was completely functional, and I used it successfully on my Canondale road bike. There are, however three issues that need to be published to potential buyers using road bikes:
1. The metal teeth on the inside of the clincher are dangerous for use on carbon fiber seat posts (might damage the post).
2. The size of the seat post clincher is wide for a narrow road bike seat, and rubbed against my legs during the ride. (not too bad)
3. The rack with a load will change the weight distribution to the rear on the bike, and standing up on the pedals on a climb will cause the bike to fishtail slightly more than normal. (I was able to compensate after a couple of hours and minimized this problem)
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