{"product_id":"mica-rat-tail-rack","title":"Mica Rat Tail Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Skyler from Mica - \"Rat Tail is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea pannier rack - this minimalist rack is designed to support a 6-9\" (15-23cm) diameter drybag and serve as an alternative to a bikepacking seat pack\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have found that the Rat Tail works amazing with our Micro and Mini Panniers and have personally been using them for over a year. We also had our friend Ethan Haney finish the tour divide in 19 days this year with a Rat Tail and our Mini Panniers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing in at 410g, including all mounting hardware, it is lighter than many seat packs of the same size - even after adding a drybag and straps - while offering more stability, full use of a dropper post, and a place to install bottle cages, cargo cages, or other accessories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/7147\/3045\/files\/2024-Bikepacking-Gear-of-the-Year_silver_100x100.png?v=1733948093\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award winning rack was described by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bikepacking.com review\" href=\"https:\/\/bikepacking.com\/gear\/mica-rack-review\/\"\u003eBikepacking.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ea brilliant option to turn any hardtail [or rigid bike] into a light, bikepacking-ready steed, whether it has rack mounts or not\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRat Tail is designed to work on nearly any bike, without needing threaded rack mounts on your frame. It mounts to the seat post or seat tube with an included clamp, and the vertical struts mount to the seat stays with either heavy duty zip-ties or small hose clamps. On larger road frames, where the seat post might be a long ways above the rear tire, you might be interested in the option of using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mica Cycles Seat Stay Bridge Adapter\" href=\"https:\/\/micacycles.com\/products\/seat-stay-bridge-adapter\"\u003eSeat Stay Bridge Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto mount from a fender or brake mount on the seat stay bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack with 3-pack mounts on vertical stays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm seat post\/seat tube clamp with shims for 27.2mm, 30.9mm, and 31.6mm.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 35mm clamp size fits directly onto many frames, below the seat post (as pictured). Contact for other sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat stay mounting blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10mm bolts for the bottle\/accessory bosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty zip ties for mounting seat stay blocks. (5\/16\" wide hose clamps will also work in the place of zip ties, and can be found at your local hardware store.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop platform length: 17\" \/ 425mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax tire size: 3.1\" \/ 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 410g (functional weight, includes mounting hardware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight capacity: 10kg \/ 22lbs    (2kg per 3-pack cargo mount)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 4130 chromoly steel tubing, 6061 T6 aluminum seat post clamp, stainless clamps, nylon seat stay mounting blocks, stainless screws throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck with frame manufacturer before using on carbon or ultralight race frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size fits most.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with full-suspension bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/micacycles.com\/blogs\/extra\/rat_tail_install\" title=\"Mica Rat Tail Instructions\"\u003eINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"San Util Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48068795596852,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/2243\/6660\/files\/Mica_Rat_Tail_Rack_1.webp?v=1785170934","url":"https:\/\/sanutildesign.com\/en-no\/products\/mica-rat-tail-rack","provider":"San Util Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}