Old Man Mountain announces The Impala Lowrider, which brings Old Man Mountain’s rugged and reliable off-road reputation and aesthetics to a classic rack form. The Impala Lowrider expands on the low and stable pannier carrying position by adding a cargo deck for more space and easy access while riding.
Lowrider racks have been limited to specific touring bikes with mid fork rack mounts. With Old Man Mountain’s Axle Mounting Fit Kit’s and Mounting Pucks the Impala Lowrider is compatible with nearly all road, gravel, or MTB forks.
The Impala Lowrider is an ultra-stable rack designed to carry heavy loads on gravel, paved roads, and wide trails where navigating through large rocks and tight bushes is not a concern.
The extended side frames with extra low pannier rails carry the weight of panniers at the wheel center instead of 6” above it, like a standard rack, such as the Old Man Mountain Divide. This dramatically lowers the bike’s center of gravity and mitigates wheel flop caused by weight mounted higher up.
Finding the perfect bikepacking setup is a negotiation of needs and desires. If the route allows for bag clearance closer to the ground the Impala Lowrider rack is a superior carrying position compared to higher bag placement.
- R.R.P: $198
Specifications
- The Impala Lowrider fits up to 29 x 2.3 inch tires, with room for fenders.
- Front specific.
- Carries panniers over the wheel center
- Height adjustable to fit a wide range of tire and wheel sizes.
- 25kg. (18kg on pannier rails, 7kg on the deck)
- Weight: 1124g
- Made from 6061 aluminum the racks are lightweight, stiff, and strong.
- The main rack frame is made of 1/2″ (13 mm) diameter tubing for durability, and the pannier rails are 3/8″ (10 mm) diameter to fit all panniers.
- The deck measures 6.3″ x 10.5″ (161 mm x 266 mm)The deck includes slots for easily lashing gear in place and holes for mounting a light. The Impala Lowrider comes eyelet mount ready with optional fit kits available for thru axle or QR mounting.
- Powder coated a sleek and refined shade of black
- A perfect rack for an Old Man Mountain basket
- Made in Taiwan
- Lifetime warranty!
Learn more at the Old Man Mountain Website