Planet Bike Eco bike rack
Turn almost any bike into a cargo hauling machine with our popular Eco Rack. Its classic good looks and ease of installation make this rack a great choice for carrying more and going farther.Expand your bike-riding horizons with the black Eco Rack from Planet Bike. Ideal for attaching panniers, small bags, and other items when riding from point A to B, the lightweight rack is made of oversized 6061 tubular aluminum for maximum strength and stability. The open side rails, meanwhile, maximize your heel clearance once the packs are installed, so you needn’t worry about the packs getting in your way while you ride. And thanks to the pre-installed rack hardware, the rack mounts quickly and efficiently in a pinch. The Eco Rack, which fits 97 percent of all mountain and hybrid/road bike frames, is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.
Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.
Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company’s short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world’s first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike’s financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.
Product Features
- Oversized, 6061 tubular aluminum rod for maximum strength and stability
- Pre-installed stainless steel hardware for quick, hassle-free installation
- Open side rails for adjustable pannier positioning and maximum heel clearance
- Fits 26″, 650b, 700c, and 29″ bikes
- Rear reflector/tail light mounting tab allows the use of the #3108 and #3087-2 rack brackets to mount most Planet Bike tail lights
Everyone will be saying, “Nice rack!” I got this rack today and it installed in under 10 minutes! Very quick and easy. It came with perfectly clear instructions and all of the mounting hardware necessary. Admittedly, it was a bit tough to adjust the sliding arms, and that’s where most of the time was for me. But still, we’re talking under 10 minutes from package to being mounted, so no complaints!I’ve tried other racks in this price range and lower, and this one is the best so far. It’s very lightweight and very strong…
Seems like a good sturdy rack This went on a 1979 26″ Schwinn beach cruiser. Obviously, everybody’s experience will differ, depending on what kind of bike you have. In my case, I was able to install it with all of the hardware that came with it, right “out of the box”, so to speak. I was missing one nut though. Luckily, I had an extra of the same size sitting in my tool box. It should be noted that I had to remove the rear wheel in order to install the rack. The instructions said to use the short screws to…