Arkel Pannier And Rack Fit Guide    
Know Before You Buy!      
           
We've created a chart to help you select the best pannier/rack combo for your needs. Our hook systems will fit most racks, but there are always exceptions.  
           
See the chart below to determine pannier and rack compatibility. Because of the number of racks out there it is not possible to list them all. If the rack you use or are considering is not listed below, feel free to email us. We'll research and try to confirm the fit. Once confirmed we'll add it to the fit chart.   
           
  Cam-Lock B-Series Manual Hook System *Special comments
           
Arkel Front Rack          
AC LowRider Yes Yes  
Arkel Rear Rack          
Randonneur Rack N/A N/A Cannot use side panniers on this rack
           
Old Man Mountain Rear Racks        
Red Rock Yes Yes  
Sherpa      
Cold Springs      
Pioneer Yes Yes  
Old Man Mountain Front Racks        
Ultimate LowRider Yes* Yes * Cannot use the Cam-Lock on the lower  pannier mounting bar.
Pioneer Yes Yes  
Sherpa Yes Yes  
Cold Springs Yes Yes  
       
BlackBurn Rear Racks          
EX-2 RACK Yes Yes  
EX-1 RACK Yes Yes  
MTN-2 RACK Yes Yes  
XR-1 RACK No Yes  
BlackBurn Front Racks          
FL-1 STANDARD LO-RIDER RACK No No  
           
Tubus Rear Racks          
Tubus Airy Yes Yes  
Tubus Cargo Classic Yes Yes  
Tubus Cargo Evo Yes Yes  
Tubus Carry Yes* Yes* * Cannot mount pannier on the lower  pannier mounting bar.
Tubus Cosmos Yes Yes  
Tubus Disco Yes Yes  
Tubus Fly Yes Yes  
Tubus Fly Stainless Yes Yes  
Tubus Fly Evo Yes Yes  
Tubus Locc Yes Yes  
Tubus Logo Classic Yes Yes  
Tubus Logo Evo Yes Yes  
Tubus Logo Titanium Yes Yes  
Tubus Pickup N/A N/A Cannot use side panniers on this rack
Tubus Vega Yes Yes  
Tubus Front Racks          
Tubus Duo Yes Yes  
Tubus Ergo Yes Yes  
Tubus Nova Yes Yes  
Tubus Smarti Yes Yes  
Tubus Swing No No  
Tubus Tara Yes* Yes* In some cases, the distance between the horizontal bar, where the hooks mount,  and the lower bar where the Tubus Bagholder clamps are positioned, is too short. This problem can be solved by mounting two hose clamps, or gas hose clamps, on the lower bar instead of the Tubus Bagholder clamps. With the hose clamps in place, clip the wire hook directly to the rack. This will prevent the hook from sliding off.

  

           
Racktime Rear          
Addit Yes* Yes* * Cannot mount pannier on the lower pannier mounting bar.
Tourit Yes* Yes* * Cannot mount pannier on the lower pannier mounting bar.
Connectit Yes* Yes* * Cannot mount pannier on the lower pannier mounting bar.
Standit Yes Yes  
Lightit Yes Yes  
Foldit Yes Yes  
Racktime Front          
Topit Yes Yes  
           
Nitto Racks          
Nitto Big Back Rack No*  Yes * Doesn't work with Cam-Lock System, bags can be retro fitted with manual B-Series hook system to make compatible.
Nitto Big Front Rack No*  Yes
           
Bruce Gordon          
Rear Touring Rack Yes Yes  
Front Lowriding Rack Yes Yes  
           
Axiom Rear Racks          
Streamliner All models Yes Yes  
Journey All Models No No  
Transit Yes Yes  
Axiom Front Racks          
Journey front all models No Yes  
           
Jandd Rear Rack          
Lite Duty Rack Yes Yes  
Standard Rack Yes Yes  
Expedition Rack Yes Yes  
Jandd Front Rack          
Low Front Rack Yes Yes  
     
Topeak Racks      
Explorer All Models Yes Yes  
Super Tourist DX ? ? Has not been tested
Super Tourist Tubular Rack Yes Yes Will fit both Super Tourist Tubular Rack (W/O Spring) and Super Tourist Tubular Rack (W/ Spring)
     
 
 
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