Ibera Seatpost-Mounted Rear Bike Rack - Quick-Release Bike Cargo Rack for 26"/700c Frames - 22 lbs Capacity & Adjustable Length - Weather Resistant Bicycle Rear Rack, Lightweight Anodized Aluminum

Recently I bought two Mongoose mountain bikes for urban commuting for my wife and myself. Hers is the smaller model at 24" and mine is the larger at 26". Since the idea was to be able to use these for trips to work, the local markets, and general recreation in and around Minneapolis the idea was always to purchase a carrier to add to the bikes. This review is for my My Bike. I've also posted a review for my Wife's bike using the smaller (but similar) IB-RA6. The challenge though is that like many mountain-bike designs, the Mongoose's have an independent rear suspension. While great for potholes, cobblestones, curbs and posteriors; having one precludes any ability to mount a more classic style bike rack with supports attaching to the real wheel hub. These single-post units by Ibera solve the problem perfectly by mounting only to the seat post frame (or to the seat post downtube itself). Originally I purchased the IB-RA6, as it was somewhat less expensive and since I had bikes of two different sizes to mount racks on, I wanted to see fit/finish on the smaller bike first. This proved to be a good move as while the IB-RA6 was a perfect fit on my Wife's 24" Mongoose, it proved to be just a bit small on the larger frame of my 26" model. For those that have bikes in the 26-28" size range the additional frame length and adjustable rack placement of this model (IB-RA1) will likely make for a more pleasant install experience and justifies the higher expense. Mounting the unit on my bicycle proved to be a slight challenge as clamping the rack to the Bike's Seat Downtube didn't provide enough clearance between the rack's horizontal rack tube and the travel of the independently-suspended rear-wheel. However the seat post itself on the Mongoose Bike was just a bit too small (at 28.8mm) for the clamp to securely tighten. Ibera does provide two rubber "shims" to accommodate smaller posts and while they work, I personally found the solution unsatisfactory as even fully tightened the rack would "flex" enough during travel (and especially when loaded with a bag or items of 10lbs or more) that it would strike the rear wheel during wheel travel and/or move out of alignment. I solved this problem by ordering a T6 Aluminum Frame Shim (the one I ordered is here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UWJSOE/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -, but if you choose to go this route you would need to measure and order appropriately for your own bike) and this solved the issue perfectly, allowing me to clamp the rack to the seat post at the exact right height for my needs. Once mounted in this manner, the rack is exceptionally stiff and has virtually zero flex. While rated for a 22lb load, I have no doubt it could probably accommodate a bit more when secured in this manner. And since it only mounts to the seat post/downtube, there is no interference with the real-wheel independent suspension (provided one mounts the rack high enough not to interfere with the travel of the rear wheel, in this case it was about 5" between the horizontal rack tube and the tire). As for the unit's construction, the rack itself it almost completely constructed of high-strength aluminum and looks like it could very well outlast the bike. The only area of possible concern are the small orange trim clips on the rack itself. While the plastic seems to be of high-enough quality, I will be curious as to how well they hold up over a life of having the Ibera Bike Bag (IB-BA14) snapped and unsnapped from the rack on a regular basis. Overall this is a great solution for our needs and I'd recommend that anyone with a similar challenge give this rack a look.

I have a Diamondback Response mountain bike. It's not the greatest mountain bike in the world, but for me it really does get the job done. Over the last few years when I ride it I've typically taken a backpack with me. The backpack has room in it for a CamelBak bladder for water and then room for my car keys, a small tool kit, and other items. The thing is, I don't really like riding with the backpack on. I've ridden with JUST the CamelBak in a dedicated CamelBak pack, and it's not nearly as heavy or cumbersome as the backpack is. I decided I'd look for a rack to put on the back of the bike that could be used with a pack so that the bike would be doing the carrying. Sure, I'm still pedaling the thing, but at least it's not supported on my back any longer. I found the Ibera Commuter pack while browsing Amazon, and liked it right away. I had already been looking at an Ibera rear rack for my Kent Dual Drive Tandem, and I liked that both of these can use the Ibera pack to mount to the rack without any bungie cords or other tie downs. The rack came quickly, as is always the case with Amazon. I installed it on the Response's seat post very quickly. It only took one tool and a few minutes to get the rack installed. It does come with some rubber pieces to put between the rack mount and your seat post so that it doesn't scratch or mar the seat post. I figured the rubber would also act as a bit of a non-slip type of material, so I used the thin one. Installation is really easy, and the way it's designed would allow for the rack to fit a variety of seat post sizes. Once I got it installed, I realized it was crooked...so I took it off and adjusted it. After a few minutes it was nice and straight, and in a good position on the bike. I really like the way it looks. Very stylish on the back of a mountain bike. For carrying things for now, I've just been strapping a backpack down to it. I will be ordering one of the Ibera packs soon, and I will use that on both of my bikes and just switch it from one to the other. I have even been experimenting with a longer tube on my CamelBak and having it actually inside of the pack on the rear rack. So far, it's been working pretty well...so I may end up not even needing to have the CamelBak on my body any longer, which would be great. I like this rack so much I'll probably end up getting one to go on my roadbike as well, so that I can have all of my bikes capable of using the same luggage bag. Highly recommended.

This a good rack, I was surprised how well the mount works. I have an English road bike, so I think perhaps the seat post is a little different size than American ones, but it still clipped on well. One difficulty I had was doing the first alignment and clipping to my seat post, I wanted it to be a tight grip and straight back, so it took several attempts, and a good amount of force to close it on there. But besides that, it hasn't budged much from the original position, and has good clearance above the back tire. Much sturdier than you would imagine it would be, good combo with the PakRak commuter bag and looks pretty good too.

I bought this Ibera seat pole mounted cargo carrier along with the matching Ibera cargo bag which are both impeccably made. Excellent high quality all around. I wanted a seat post mounted carrier because I have quick release wheels on my Bianchi commuter bike and didn't want to have any attachments down at the wheels. I also wanted to be able to (relatively) quickly be able to detach the carrier when I wasn't carrying a load. Because the carrier clocks in at 1.8 pounds and the matching custom bag is also built like a tank, this is not a super light addition on your rear end. But one of the beautiful things about this combo is the ease with which the bag secures and detaches from the carrier. No need for any bunji cords or tie downs: click, click and it's done. Great design! So buying the matching bag with this carrier is THE justification for the carrier purchase. They work beautifully together. (Make sure you get the correct matching bag for this model carrier, because Ibera makes a smaller bag for a different model carrier and I don't think it will fit this carrier.) Installation is fairly simple, but be prepared; The carrier requires two metric Allen wrenches that are not supplied with the purchase (Do you hear this Ibera? You should include them.) I believe they are a 5mm for the seat post attachment and a 3 mm to slide the basket back and forth to your liking for clearance behind your seat. Easiest way to attach the carrier is to take out your seat post and slide the carrier on, then reattach you seat post, then tighten up the carrier. My slender seat post required the use of 1 of the 2 rubber shims supplied to get a tight solid fit. I tested my new rig out the other day. I packed 3 500ml bottles of water and 3 cans of cat food (I feed a stray along my route) along with wallet and keys, etc in a side pocket. It's 95 and bloody hot here in Nashville this time of year, so I always want more water than my single water bottle holder on my bike can accomodate. I also noticed that the well built Ibera bag is somewhat insulated, so I put some ice in a small ziplock bag and laid that on top of the 3 bottles of water. 2 hours later the ice was still ice and the water was still very cold. This is very impressive and not a feature that Ibera mentions. But it's a very welcome freebie!. As I mentioned, the one downside to having a well made carrier on the back with a load is it throws off the balance of the bike. It's not so bad when you're moving, but when stopped the bike can get away from you unless you're used to it. I'm so used to having a very stripped down light bike that it took a little getting used to. But, really, what's the alternative? I used a backpack for a while, which solves the weight distribution problem, but it's way too hot and uncomfortable in the summer. Ibera makes a very fine product, the best. This is the Aston Martin of carriers and matching bags.

So far I really like this rack. I have a really nice bag that came with my wife's e-bike and I love that it goes on/off in like a minute with the seat post clamp. I can move it to different bikes super quick -- there are several options in my garage. :-) I wouldn't want to put a ton of weight on it with no vertical supports, but maybe that's just me. Still, for hauling extra supplies for a long ride or a quick trip to the store, it's been great.

I bought this Ibera rack for my high school age son, after buying a sort of generic frame mounted bike rack at a local bike shop, that absolutely failed because there was no where on the frame to mount it to, it was impossible. I returned it then came home and spent alot of time looking online at various styles of racks, to decide on this one. His cargo need is for his overladen backpack, which weighed in at 11 + pounds. This is rated up to 22 pounds. The rack itself is beautiful, great quality, well made, nice clean lines, welds, and it's very lightweight. This rack came with two sizes of rubber shims for the inside of the rack clamp which easily fastens on with an screw that tightens with an allen wrench, to fit a variety of seat post sizes. His larger diameter MB seat post required using the thinner rubber shim. I moved his under seat reflector to the end of the rack, which has space to accommodate a rear light, as well. I liked the idea of being able to buy the commuter bag that fits it, tho we likely won't. I watched a YouTube demo/review of the bag and rack in use, to check it out. I bought this also because the photos here showed it mounted on a Giant Bike, which is what he has, I was able to see what it would look like in use, mounted. It did shift a little sideways in it's first use, but it likely just needs extra tightening. I liked the larger tubing portion of the rack that forms the outside rim of the rack deck area which seems as though it will help keep anything you place there, inside and centered. Attaching the backpack securely I think will be best achieved using a small nylon ratchet or tie down strap of some sort, maybe two; one length wise, another around the rack and backpack midsection. We tried a bungee which worked OK..but I'm leery of eye/face damage and flying bungee hooks. Might send for one of the bungee nets, and see if they work. Overall, I'm very satisfied, and he likes the look of this better than the trad bike rack with frame mount, too. Mom and Kid approved. In review honesty, he has only used it once, as the bungee we used was long and impractical. Getting a heavy laden pack OFF of the back, frees up a cyclist to enjoy the ride! The seller sent this out quickly as well, I love shopping from home:-)

The bolt on the seat post clamp sticks out and chafes your inner thigh. Seems to be no way to avoid this. Perhaps someone very skinny would not have this issue. Not that I'm particularly thick. I had to return it.

(1)(update) I have to say this has been working awesome for the I have been using this for a long time it hasn't break and I go into holes a lot of jumping I carry a lot of water bottles all my tools and has never fail but I have a mountain bike and and every time I go hard it hits in the bottom and I was afraid he might snap someday so I decided to cut it weldet it to my bike a little more higher and I am so happy it's been holding very well oh so when I cut it I see it has a good size tubing so I will say this is a good quality for the price very strong (2)(Old comment) it worked pretty good for me I took it mountain biking it didn't give me any problem under terrain was hard a lot of sand bunch of dirt Rivers up hills down hills a lot of holes branches a hold up well I'm happy with this (3)(Old comment) this is exactly what I was looking for it fits perfectly my mountain bike since I don't have too much space on this bike this is definitely worth to buy hope it holds on a long time I had my doubts on the backpack and the rack because they had different information but once I bought it it was just the correct size

Muy practico aun teniendo que usar una llave allen, el peso es minimo y con un pulpo puedes llevar casi cualquier cosa. Recomendable.

軽くてデザインがよろしい、PakRak断熱トランクバッグと一緒に購入しました。 このキャリアの先に何かの拍子に力が横に加わると割合簡単に横にずれてしまうのは愛嬌か。

La presa sul tubo della sella è valida, stringendo è facile perdere l'allieneamento con la ruota posteriore, l'appoggio è solido ma considerando il braccio della leva senza altri vincoli, ho dovuto richiudere con forza il bullone per la tendenza a spostarsi (anche se di poco)

Costaud, de qualité et facile à installer. Que demander de plus ? Je recommande +++

it could be slightly lighter but I can't complain. I am using it with a bag that ties very well around it. It's light enough and very resistent. I didn't test it to 10kg, but for 3-4 kg is perfect. It doesn't move and it's really easy to mount. It's a bit hard to mount a normal light on the back. I have mine flipped in order to stay on it.