Origin8 Rush Messenger Front Flat Rack, 26-29″, Black

Pretty good fit, relatively simple install
Note: I will update this review after I’ve used the rack for a while. These are my initial impressions.This rack seems extremely durable and strong. I mounted to my steel fork on my Kona Sutra LTD.The good: mounting was easy enough. I tried it and had a little difficulty getting it to line up well to the mounting points. I watch a YouTube video for the priority rack, which is very similar and was able to figure it out. The key is starting the mounting from the top, not the legs. I also really like that I’m still able to use my anything cages on the fork legs while this is mounted.The bad: there are no mounting instructions. For my bike, mounting was easy but for others I can see where it would be really difficult. It’s also not a simple mounting process to take on and off your bike. I can’t see it working with a boost fork either. My12x100 TA rigid fork was wide enough that I had to flex it a little in order for it to get over both mounting points just above the axle on the fork leg. Last, I bought this rack to work in conjunction with a surly porteur house bag. It works, but the straps don’t line up well and the bag is a little bigger than the rack. Make sure to check any bags you plan to use with this rack.The ugly: nothing major so far. The rack looks good. In it’s optimal mounting position, it seems to be tilted slightly forward, almost not noticable and I think it’ll not have an effect on carrying things. I also scratched a little paint off the back of the fork crown where the bolt goes through. Not noticeable at all except when I actually was mounting. It’s just an awkward spot to get to with a wrench.

Sturdy and Reliable Rack
I purchased this rack for my All City Super Professional, and it has been a great addition. Installation was simple, and the build quality is solid and sturdy. I frequently use it for grocery runs, and it handles the load effortlessly—I’ve never had an issue with stability or performance. If you’re looking for a reliable rack that can hold up to regular use, this is definitely a great option!

Super awesome rack, but needs modifications for a perfect install
The rack is well built, and perfect size, our grocery boxes fit perfectly. The front bars angle down in such a way to keep bungee cords from rubbing on the wheel, and plenty of places to attach bungee cords underneath.When I installed the rack on my 26″ mountain bike, the rack was angled downward, there’s no easy way to fix this since the two rods that drop down are welded at a fixed angle, this is part of the reason the rack is strong, but no adjustment is possible. I imagine on a 700c frame, the bikes forks are longer and the rack would sit flatter. I decided to put a couple bends in the two steel rods to make the rack more level, but it is still about 10 degrees sloped forward. The mounting holes in the two drop down steel rods are huge, I cut the ends off and drilled smaller holes. The front forks on my bike also didn’t have mounting points, so I had to drill and tap some holes. Now that it’s all done, I’m very happy with it. It’s sturdy, and the added weight on the front wheel makes my bike feel more solid, less vibration in the handlebars when I ride. I can still ride with no hands, even with 20# on the rack.

Too size specific
Did not fit my Iron Horse MT400. Top bracket doesn’t work with center pull breaks, holes for fork are too big. Very nice rack however, good size and construction. Sad it didn’t fit.