If you desire to fit panniers to your bike to go shopping, commuting, or even cycle touring you will need to fit a deceant bicycle rack. This hub shows some of the leading brands of bike pannier racks. By having a pannier rack and bags instead of a rucksack you gain several advantages, as having you load low down it means you have a lower centre of gravity which means less weight on your hands and bum, also it allows to carry increased loads. Racks can fit directly onto the frame at the back or on the front forks. Additionally, for full suspension models there are now seat post mounted racks. The alternative solution to the use of panniers bags and racks are to use bike trailers to carry your loads. See funride's hub for more information on trailers The World´s Lightest Bicycle Trailer

For over twenty years now, Tubus have developed their steel tubed, robust bike pannier racks. These have now become the default rack for the touring cyclist. They are so confident of the product, they back it with a 10 year guarantee. These pannier racks have became the standard rack fitted by bicycle manufacturers to the touring bike range. 

Manufacturers webpage: www.tubus.com

In 1975 Blackburn aimed to design stronger, lighter, innovative and reliable cycling products. It is now over 30 years on, so they must be doing something right. Some of their first products were bike bags and bike racks designed for touring. From this Blackburn diversified into other cycling accessories. Blackburn's spark of innovation has lead to many revolutionary products, like the first high quality aircraft aluminium cycle rack for example.

Manufacturers webpage: www.blackburndesign.com

Topeak racks are designed for the tough world of mountain biking and heavy commuting use. They are continuously changing and innovating their lines to cope with demands of evolving makes and models of modern day bikes.

Their philosophy is to design with one thing in mind: making the ride, and life, the best it can be.

Manufacturers website: www.topeak.com

For more than 20 years, Delta has been creating and selling useful cycling products. They offer only a small, concentrated product line that aims to represent the best there is in each category.

manufacturers website: www.deltacycle.com