Freeload - bike rack for suspension bikes!

If you have a full suspension bike (FS) and would like to run a rear rack for cargo carrying, bikepacking, etc, you are pretty limited.  Usually you are relegated to the type of rack that attaches to the seatpost and those have a habit of breaking over time.

Freeload comes to this market with the Freeload rack, designed specifically for the rear of an FS bike or even the front fork, suspension or not.  Neat idea from the wilds of New Zealand.  I bet you can even carry a sheep on it, if need be.

From the Freeload website:

Freeload is the world’s first fully adjustable bicycle carrier rack that can be fitted to the front or rear of all types of bicycles, including full-suspension mountain bikes. This innovation is a major breakthrough for load-carrying on mountain bikes, especially in off-road touring situations.
Designed and developed in New Zealand, home to some of the most challenging and beautiful off-road touring destinations, the Freeload system provides you with a truly flexible platform for adventure.
Freeload lets you remove the load from your back and mount it directly to your bike, giving you more freedom to enjoy the ride.

The Freeload System:

• Can be fitted to the fork (front) or seat stays (rear) of your bike in minutes.
• Is lightweight at only 790g.
• Supports panniers, backpacks, dry bags, tents and more.
• Has secure, tough construction and is rated to 25kg in rough off-road use.
• Offers silent and vibration-free performance, even over the roughest terrain.
• The removable deck allows other Freeload carrying accessories to be fitted easily.
• The retractable on-board bungee cords provide convenient, secure tie-downs.
• The patented attachment system allows you to quickly fit, remove or swap racks between bikes.
• The Freeload rack is fully re-buildable with all components available individually.

 

Comments

[jonny]

i have had my freeload up and running for a couple of months now, both for commuting and for weekend trips on both bikes , absoultely love it!