Old Man Mountain Expedition Bike Racks NZ

Old Man Mountain is an American bikepacking and touring accessories brand making innovative front and rear expedition racks for bikes without traditional rack mounts. Their dropout-mount systems allow NZ cyclists to add serious load-carrying capacity to mountain bikes, gravel bikes and drop-bar bikes designed for off-road touring and bikepacking.

Why Choose Old Man Mountain?

Racks for Bikes Without Rack Mounts

Old Man Mountain solves the fundamental problem facing NZ cyclists who want to tour or carry gear on modern mountain bikes and gravel bikes that lack traditional rack eyelets. Their innovative mounting systems attach to axle dropouts and other frame points, providing genuine load-carrying capacity without needing frame modifications.

Front and Rear Expedition Rack Options

Old Man Mountain makes both front and rear rack systems for complete bikepacking setups. Running front and rear racks maximises load distribution and cargo capacity for NZ touring cyclists tackling multi-day routes and adventures - spreading weight for better bike handling and rider comfort over long distances.

Compatible With a Wide Range of Bikes

Old Man Mountain's rack systems are designed to work with common axle standards and frame geometries, making them compatible with a broad range of NZ mountain bikes, gravel bikes and adventure bikes. Versatile mounting solutions that open up touring possibilities for bikes not traditionally considered touring-capable.

Expedition-Grade Construction

Old Man Mountain racks are built for serious load-carrying on real expeditions. Their aluminium construction and quality hardware are rated for significant cargo weight, giving NZ touring cyclists confidence to load up for multi-day off-road adventures without worrying about rack failure in remote locations.