Doland Chung asked:
Anybody have any suggestions for sidepull compatible mini racks? The Rivendell Mark's rack is sold out and the only other alternative I could find was the Gilles Berthoud. Definitely nice but a bit pricey. Looking for a cheaper alternative before I shell out the bucks for the Berthoud. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Funny thing is that I have a nice Weigle with one of Peter's own mini-racks. The other day, for the first time I hung a bag from it, and it leads me to make a suggestion: Measure first.
In my case, the distance from the centerline of the handlebars to the top of the rack is about 11" (28 cm). I have no bag that is more than ~8" (20 cm) tall.* Ergo, mini-rack never sees the bag. It is an unusual sight... I was using an old carrier that mounts the bag level with the bars, but out ahead so there is room for hands on the tops of the bars.
Of course, with a smaller frame, this gap disappears, so again, measure what you have.
BTW, it isn't Peter Weigle's fault that the handlebars are at this height.
Your mileage may vary. harvey sachs mcLean va *No, I'm not interested in a bag that is 11" tall. How would I get stuff out while riding?