Ibera Bike Rack - Bicycle Touring Carrier Plus+ for Disc Brake/Non-Disc Brake Mount, Fat Tire Bikes, Frame-Mounted for Heavier Top & Side Loads, Height Adjustable for 26"-29" Frames

This bike rack is really good. Way easier to attach than others I’ve used, far fewer fail points, and very sturdy. Requires some tightening once in a while but that’s to be expected and is t too frequent. Will be buying this one again when the time comes.

A few weeks ago I bought an old school Gary Fisher steel mountain bike. The intent was to turn it in to a cheap and effective commuter. One of the first orders of business was to find a rear rack. After looking at a lot of different products including the Topeak Explorer, I wound up going with the Ibera PakRak Bicycle Touring Carrier Plus+, Frame-Mounted for Heavier Top & Side Loads, Height Adjustable, Fender Board, for 26"-29" Frames. Installation was super easy on my bike. I’ve also used it with a pair of Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers. The rack and panniers work very well together. The instructions are a bit sparse but really, the steps needed for installation are pretty obvious. The hardware that was included with this rack seemed to be good quality. Some of the significant factors that caused me to pick this rack are as follows. It is height adjustable which allowed me to get it as close as possible to the rear wheel (whit out hitting). It has bars that extend back and down. This was important to me as I don’t want any type of pannier or bag I carry to swing into the back wheel. These bars prevent that from happening. It has a load capacity of 55 lbs (as noted in the Amazon ad). From what my research indicated, this is a substantial load capacity for any rack in this price range. Last thing I would add is it is priced very reasonably, given the quality. All in all, this rack is a good buy in the price range. The only thing I can see steering someone towards another product is if you want a built in, proprietary method of attaching panniers/bins/etc. The Topeak rack seems to be tops in that category, granted it doesn’t have the bar that extends backwards (which was of more importance to me).

I purchased this rack for my Hybrid Norco bicycle. Rack itself is great. I loved that the legs were adjustable so that it could accommodate a variety of tire/frame sizes, or could be moved out of the way of a rear fender. It attached smoothly with the nuts, bolts, and washers provided to the frame near the tire spoke. An allen wrench is required for assembely (and is not included). You also need an ordinary wrench or a pair of pliers to ensure all nuts are tightened properly. The shiny metal pieces that attach the rack to the main body are the sole reason I didn't give this rack five stars. I have a small bicycle (I'm only 5'5" and can ride some large children's bicycles comfortably) and they would not reach the pre-drilled holes they were supposed to, no matter how much I lowered the legs or bent the pieces. Also to note: the metal coating on the pieces will come off very easily. I cut myself on a raw piece when I was trying to bend the pieces and ended up having to dig a sharp scrap of metal out of my finger afterwards. So please use caution! I ended up having to use a rubber-coated p clamp on my seatpost to attach those pieces. I used a 1" clamp, but I think a 3/4" clamp would have also worked for my purposes. I also needed an extra nut to make the p clamp work, but that literally cost me six cents at the hardware store. I tried to bend the pieces so that they were parallel on each side of the clamp, but only succeeded in cutting my fingers on more raw metal. I ended up scratching up the pieces quite a bit, but managed to make it work overlapping the pieces slightly. In the end, it was very stable. I am glad I made it work with the p clamp, but really wish those pieces would have been a bit longer so I didn't have to hassle with it. I ended up having to visit three hardware stores to find the part I needed. Still, a steal for the price. Would have paid near twice as much for an almost identical rack at the bicycle shop.

This review is intended primarily for owners of lightweight “road” style bicycles which do not have rack mounting eyelets. The Ibera PakRak is a great bargain. I purchased mine from Amazon for $39.34. I found this rack to be sturdy enough for any use I can reasonably contemplate. My particular concern however is mounting on a road style frame which has no rack mounting eyelets either on the seat lug or the dropouts. I have a collection of such bicycles, any one of which I might wish to use for day trips. If I wish to transport anything more than the repair tools which fit into an under the saddle bag, I must resort to the use of a fanny pack or a backpack. Think wallet, cell phone, U-lock, rain jacket, lunch, etc. A luggage rack mounting a “trunk bag” is my preferred solution, with the option of adding panniers for any greater load requirements. Amazon will sell you a rack made expressly for road bikes for a somewhat higher price – the “Axiom DLX Streamliner Road Cycle Rack.” This rack comes with a very clever set of mounting brackets which mount to the axle – an effective is somewhat cumbersome arrangement when the wheels must be removed to deal with the inevitable flat tire. Unfortunately, the upper mount is designed to attach to the bridge for the caliper brake. Adding another spacer, in effect, to the caliper brake mount would appear to increase the likelihood of loosening and brake pad dragging, not a desirable arrangement. More importantly, for my purposes, this rack is designed to mount panniers only. The top platform is way too narrow for a trunk bag – my preferred carrier. See comparison photo of PakRak next to Axiom DLX. So, how to attach the PakRak? With cable clamps (“P-clamps”). These ingenious devices are in wide use in the construction trades for mounting cables and pipes. Amazon will sell you an array of stainless steel clamps with rubber “cushions” (to protect your paint) for as little as $16.79. One clamp to attach the rack to the seat tube and three more on each side to attach the rack to the chain stays and seat stays. See photos. Is this arrangement secure enough for my trunk bag? Yes. The rack is perfectly stable after an all-day ride on fairly bumpy roads. Would it be secure enough for fully loaded panniers? I don’t know yet.

The carrier was easy to fit and although light in weight seems to be very strong. I attached panniers to the carrier and the two together are ideal. I would highly recommend this carrier to any prospective buyer.

Spettacolo! Finalmente un portapacchi soddisfacente. Tanto leggero che una volta ritirato pensavo che il pacco fosse vuoto, poche viti e tante saldature. Ottimo anche perché funge anche da parafango. Bello esteticamente e robusto. Consigliatissimo

This rack deserves a 5-star. The quality, material & finish is simply great. I can't wait to fix it on my roadbike. Thanks for the very fast shipping. Update: I already fixed the rack to my bike and it is very good. The rack is so easy to install and it comes with instruction manual. It is adjustable, light, and strong/durable. My panniers sits perfectly to this rack. I highly recommend this rack.

The only modification I had to do is a grind little bit of a lower support rod side. Everything else first perfectly and takes no time to assemble. I also added a crown locks so it will not unscrew itself overtime. Very light and very sturdy. My frame is standard, no back suspension and this unit fits 99% perfectly. I looked at my second bike and it would take some modifications to make it fit. Please check you bike and make sure you have everything to mount it. It is not possible to make a back rack that will fit all bikes. If you have a standard frame - you will have no problems.

Fits perfectly with my 700c bike and extremely sturdy while being lightweight as well! For a price tag like that, this is definitely the go-to for a flat rear rack that doesn't have those clip thingamajigs.