Being a chippy by trade, I will one day have a go at a wooden rack just for a laff. I had even thought about knocking together a whole bike out of sticks.
For racks, I'll stick to good quality steel tube (it's only twice the price of poor quality stuff) and either Mig or Tig welding.
Seriously though, if anyone wants a rack making, give me a shout. I'll do mate's rates on the first one for a given bike. I will need the bike for a day or so.
Here's some pickies of the one I knocked up for my "S"
It'd be a little stronger made as a one piece but I wanted to be able to loose the pannier racks and just use the carrier. I did a little trip with this set up, 2500 miles including some trail riding in the Pyrenees whilst fully laden. The only thing missing to make it perfect are some strap loops on the top rack.
The one I'm making for my "E" will be a little different because the bike doesn't have a full subframe or rear pegs
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