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PackTrain Rear Rack
PackTrain is a steel rear rack for bikepacking adventures, off-road touring and long expeditions.
It uses a simple and reliable traditional mounting system, works great with dropper posts, and gives you many options for carrying gear: a dry bag on top, cargo cages on the sides, a rack-top bag under the platform, bottles, tools, or other useful stuff for the road.
Built for bikepacking
PackTrain was made for loaded bikes, bad roads and long days outside. The construction is simple, strong and repairable.
The rack is made of steel and has a collapsible construction. It is easier to ship, easier to store, and it is still strong enough for serious bikepacking use.
Key features
- Steel construction
- Traditional frame mounting system
- Dropper post friendly
- Collapsible design
- Rear light mount
- Side mounting points for cargo cages and bottle cages
- 4 mounting points under the platform for the PackTrain rack-top bag
- 3 platform width options: 10 cm, 12 cm, 14 cm
- Weight: 870 g with 10 cm platform, a set of stainless steel bolts and a light holder
- Tested with 20 kg load
Mounts for the PackTrain rack-top bag
Under the platform, PackTrain has 4 mounting points for the PackTrain Rack Top Bag.
This keeps the bag placement clean and stable, without extra straps going everywhere.
The cradle sits neatly under the platform, so mounting and removing the dry bag is fast and easy. This matters a lot, especially when you are tired, your fingers are cold, and you just want to unpack your gear and set up camp.
Mounting options
The longer struts have 4 mounting points.
The shorter struts have 2 mounting points.
This gives you a lot of freedom when packing the bike. You can install 7R Carapace Cargo Cages, standard cargo cages, bottle cages, pump holders, tool mounts, or other accessories with standard bolt spacing.
PackTrain rack is not locked to one setup. You can build it light for a weekend ride, or load it properly for a longer trip.
Rear light mount
One of the most annoying things with a loaded bikepacking rear rack is finding a good place for the rear light.
That is why the PackTrain rear rack has a dedicated rear light mount.
The light stays in a clean and visible position, even when the rack is loaded with a dry bag, rack-top bag, or cargo cages. It is a small detail, but it makes a lot of sense.
Platform width guide
The table below shows our approximate recommendations for choosing the right PackTrain platform width for different bikes and setups.
In general, a wider platform gives a little more support and stability, and also lets you use bigger dry bags more comfortably. A narrower one keeps the setup more compact.
If you use the rack on different bikes (for example, on a gravel bike and a plus-size MTB) you can buy two different platforms and use them with the same struts depending on the bike and the trip.
For reference, the strut length is 40 cm, measured from the bottom of the platform to the centre of the mounting hole.
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Platform width |
Best for |
Optimal tire size |
Why choose it |
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10 cm |
Gravel bikes, touring bikes, MTB bikes, "lighter" setups |
up to 2.25" |
Compact, clean, and enough for most dry bag setups |
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12 cm |
Most bikepacking bikes, more "expeditions" and "heavier" setups |
up to 2.5" |
A good all-round option with a little more support for the dry bag |
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14 cm |
Plus-size bikes, bigger loads |
up to 3" |
More platform width and better fit for wide tires |
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
We are already working on an additional side rail / tube option for this rack, so it will be possible to use panniers with the PackTrain rear rack
Regarding the fittings: we understand your concern. But after some hesitations decided to go with this type of fitting. We have been using a rack for more than one year in pretty harsh conditions sometimes, and have not noticed any loosening, deformation or other changes.
Thanks again — comments like this are really useful for us.