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Carbon Rack

From: £235.00

The Tailfin Carbon Rack range is the pinnacle in no-compromise, ultralight luggage carrying systems. Aimed at riders who want to go fast and light with the option of removable bags.

Also available in Alloy >

Have questions? See the Complete Product Guide

Specification

Carbon Rack with pannier mounts

Carbon Pannier Rack

Carbon Rack without pannier mounts

Carbon Trunk Rack
Model
Model

Carbon - with pannier mounts

Model

Carbon - without pannier mounts

Weight (for fast-release mounting)

395g

Weight (for fast-release mounting)

317g

Weight (for Direct Mount)

335g

Weight (for Direct Mount)

257g

Top Bag Dimensions (width)

160mm (rear) / 128mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (width)

160mm (rear) / 128mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (length)

430mm

Top Bag Dimensions (length)

430mm

Top Bag Dimensions (height, unrolled)

420mm (rear) / 380mm (front)

Top Bag Dimensions (height, unrolled)

420mm (rear) / 380mm (front)

Maximum Load

27kg

Maximum Load

9kg

Maximum Capacity

64L

Maximum Capacity

18L

Maximum Top Load (AP20 only)

9kg

Maximum Top Load (AP20 only)

9kg

Maximum Side Load

9kg (each side)

Maximum Side Load

N/A

Top Bag Capacity

18L

Top Bag Capacity

18L

Side Bag Capacity

22L (each side)

Side Bag Capacity

N/A

* Maximum loads listed for on-road riding. Off-road loads will be lower depending on the severity of the terrain, etc.
**These weights do not include the removable stacking straps (50g) or the removable bag backbone cover (40g)

 

Fitting FAQs

Click here for Rack setups or here for AeroPacks

Assembly requires a Torx T25 key (found on most multi-tools)

We’ve designed our products to fit the majority of bikes, from road to full-suspension. You can search our Reviews to see if another customer with the same bike is already using this product too. If you’re still unsure, contact our team for help and advice.

26″ Maximum Tyre Width - 4″ / 100mm

27.5″/650B Maximum Tyre Width - 3.5″ / 90mm

29″/700C Maximum Tyre Width - 2.9″ / 75mm

For help choosing your axle, see this page.

For the AeroPack - For riders with small frames or less than 100mm of exposed seatpost, we recommend using the AeroPack Extended Seat Post Connector. This replaces the standard connector and pushes the AeroPack back a further 50mm.

For Racks - We recommend selecting the ‘Long’ Top Stay when ordering your Rack. It offers the same extension as the AeroPack equivalent. For more information and images, click here.

For additional tips see this blog post

Yes! We genuinely believe “the best bike packing bike is the bike you already own” therefore it was important that all our rack / AeroPack systems could be used with full suspension bikes. For the best experience, we recommend the AeroPack setup for full suspension bikes though. Using a unique articulated design each pivot contains replaceable plain bushings which allow it to adjust position as the suspension compresses. They will also work with road and gravel bike suspension systems such as Trek’s IsoSpeed and Cannondale’s Kingpin Suspension.

See this blog for further tips on fitting Tailfin products to full suspension bikes.

Yes, the quick-release seatpost connector is compatible with all seat posts- including dropper, carbon, and aero. An extra-long seat post strap is included with all shipments for deep-aero seatposts.

All our racks come with 3 choices of mounting option:

  1. Axle + Fast Release Dropouts - we ship you a rear axle to swap out on your bike, the rack then affixes to this axle in seconds, allowing it to be mounted or removed in seconds.
  2. Frame Mounts + Fast-Release Dropouts - we ship you mounts which screw into the frame eyelets on your frame, the rack then affixes to this mount in seconds, allowing it to be mounted or removed in seconds.
  3. Direct Mount - with this option, you screw the rack directly to your frame via the frame eyelets on your bike. This option is not fast-release, and will need to be unscrewed from frame when mounting or removing.

We have a comprehensive guide to the different options here.

Yes, all Tailfin Racks and AeroPacks come with security screws that allow you to lock to your axle, or frame mounts, depending on your chosen mounting option.

Yes, but you will need to add the 3rd party pannier adaptors to your order


More questions? See the Complete Product Guide.

 

Product FAQs

The AeroPack is an integrated seat pack, meaning that the top bag and arch are connected together. With the Carbon and Alloy Racks, the top bag is detachable. For some riders this is an important difference, for others, it is not. The AeroPack is lighter for the weight-conscious rider and has a more simplistic design - which is sometimes preferential on longer trips. For more info, read this.

Both alloy and carbon racks have been tested to the same standards and are capable of carrying a maximum of 27kg. The Carbon Rack has been designed to be strong, and we have historically seen close-to-zero failures due to impact. The main differences between the Alloy and Carbon versions of the Rack are weight, price, and aesthetics.

It is possible to mount a seat-post strip light to the Rack, just as you would your regular seat post, but may rub the Rack finish after heavy use. The AP20 top bag has loops made for certain clip-on lights, or we offer Seatpost mounted light mounts, and regular rack mounted light mounts, which affixes to the AP20 to allow you to mount your rear light directly to the pack.

Yes, the Top Bag can carry up to a 13" laptop, with the only limiting factor being the amount of available seatpost space. If your saddle is low then you will have less space available to fit the laptop and in this case, it may be best to use a side pannier instead. You can pack it vertically (providing there is space as mentioned), or horizontally. If packing vertically you'll want some items on either side of the laptop to keep it stable over any rough terrain.

For the best fit we recommend using the 16L Mini Pannier and Laptop Holster

This depends on the type of riding you’re doing now and your plans for the future. If the majority of your trips are short overnighters then you probably won’t need side panniers, likewise if you're riding mainly singletrack. If you’re planning some big adventures, commute often, or want the option to carry up to 27kg in the future, then we recommend the pannier mounted model as you can attach Tailfin Panniers to increase capacity. With our Pannier Adaptors, you can also carry other brands of panniers.

Media Reviews

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Customer Reviews

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Alan West (NZ)
Bike: Giant Defy
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance
Carbon rack

Easy install, looks good on the bike and easy to use. Was told by a fellow cyclist as they were going past how beautiful it looked.

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Thomas Savarino (US)
Bike: Specialized Creo 2
Riding Style: Bikepacking, Touring
This rack works great!

Light weight, easy to use, fits my Ortlieb bags. You haven’t lived till you’ve taken it off for a ride, then put it back on for an overnight. Easy as pie

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Joe Jackson (US)
Bike: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RLE
Riding Style: Road / Ultra-endurance
The best Road Bike Cargo Carry System

I am an old school, 58-years "young" cyclist. Every bicycle I've owned has had a rear rack over the back tire. Most of the time when riding with family and friends I am the designated supplies and equipment guy. I purchased a Cannondale Synapse carbon fiber road bike this year and i was looking for a durable rack that would add very little weight to my new bike. While surfing the net looking for a new rack i came across the Tailfin website Initially what caught my interest was the unique style of the various rack systems Tailfin offers and to make things even better the weights of each system were very minimal. My bike actually looks better with the rack than without it. This by far is the best rack system and bag I have ever owned.

 

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