First on the block
While checking links for the Sunday entry, I found that Wayne from The Touring Store was going to Interbike, the big annual industry trade show this week. But he’s also going on vacation right afterwards.
Yikes! I thought. What am I going to do for a rack?
I decided to dip into the grocery budget so I could order the rack a little early. In a pinch these next two weeks, I could raid the emergency money I keep in each of my two bike bags. So I bit the bullet and called Wayne.
2008 Tubus Cosmo Rack
The new Cosmo has upturned stops on the front of the upper deck to keep loads from sliding forward when braking. The upper deck is also wider so trunk bags are more stable. And it extends further to the rear providing some protection for the taillight.
New Tubus Cosmo Rack, left, old model on the right
He didn’t have specs on the weight, but since it’s bigger than the old Cosmo, I expect there’s more mass as well. But it retains its 30 kilo (66 pound) weight rating, which is 16 pound more than the rack on Bike.
Best of all, the price is the same. So I bought it. It should be here mid-week next week, so Yellow Bike will be without its rack for only a few days.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:00 am EST
Nice rack!
(Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.)
October 6th, 2007 at 8:21 pm EST
I hope you’re referring to the Cosmo rather than to my manboobs…