Old Man Mountain Axle Pack Review: Fork Cargo Reimagined

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The Old Man Mountain Axle Pack is unlike any cargo mount we’ve seen before. It provides a four-pack of mounts and can be attached to almost any fork without eyelets, including suspension forks! We had the chance to review a pair on a rough trip along the Arizona Trail for this full review…
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Outline:
Intro: 0:00
Craftsmanship/Specs/Fit Kits: 1:13
Install: 3:07
In Use: 5:01
Final Thoughts: 7:00
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Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index

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@ryankennard6626 4 месяца назад

It is an elegant solution to a well-known issue. However, it is a lot of money compared to my usual mounting option. I typically use hose clamps to secure salsa anything cages or water bottle cages to my fork. To keep it from spinning or scratching the fork, I wrap my suspension fork with old inner tube rubber at the contact points. It has very little weight, costs almost nothing, and hasn’t moved on any on my trips, including rocky singletrack.

@jimiznhb 4 месяца назад

Your solution sounds like about $30 ... Leaves me with $110 for Burritos :) That's a WIN!

@milesarbour2210 4 месяца назад

Solid solution. It was cool checking these out at MADE last year in person and then seeing Neil use them out in the real-world on our Arizona bikepacking trip.

@BigCountryOutdoors325 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the review!! I’ve been waiting for one to show up before I dropped the cash for them. I already have an Elkhorn rack that I use, so I won’t have the added expense of the fit kit. I also have the Divide rack and they’ve both been great racks.

@randallgd 4 месяца назад

Two hose clamps, old inner tube, little duct tape and mount two beefy water bottle cages on a suspension fork. Just don't be stupid and way over tighten them and they will work for years. Bomber strong, light and cheap.

@edprotas4148 4 месяца назад

And it gets you there all the same.

@pedalingnowhere 4 месяца назад

And, proven to cause bushing striction (and ultimately early wear), even when clamped down lightly.

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

@@pedalingnowhere not if you do it right.

@edprotas4148 4 месяца назад

Neil - you do a fabulous job in testing/evaluating/describing it all. Thank you!

@simonlynch4204 4 месяца назад

Any chance you could test this while fixing the top bolt to an existing eyelet on a fork? Most forks rate the max load at 3kg but shifting the weight to the axle is an advantage even on non-suspension forks with eyelets. I have dual eyelets on mine and I'd get a system like that if it meant I could carry say 3L of water per side...

@JakeLuke308 4 месяца назад

A solid solution to an old problem. I have a 2017 Trek Stache 9.7 "carbon", that came with a Pike suspension fork. I then bought a Trek 1120 carbon fork with cage and fork mounts. When traveling I usually bring both forks and swap out as needed. It's not difficult, but the OMM fork pack mounts would streamline the process quite a bit. I'll seriously consider this option. Thanks Neil!

@ShiftyJim 4 месяца назад

I attempted to use these on a carbon fatbike fork (Trek Farley 2017) but because of a ridge running down the fork they didn’t sit flush. In addition, the worst part about these is having to remove the M5 bolts and lock washers to remove the front wheel. Those will easily get lost during a trail mechanical.

@OldManMountainRacks 3 месяца назад

Hey Jim, Which of our pucks were you using? They should fit great on the Farley fork.

@Tancrad 4 месяца назад

really was hoping OMM would release a fit kit for Surly. i have a divide that would be best suited on the axle of the Grappler rather than how i have it mounted currently.

@grantrobinson7101 4 месяца назад

Could you use tailfin fork clamps as the upper mounts,instead of the provided zip ties and plastic pucks?

@michaelsojka1687 3 месяца назад

I "think" this is a nice system. My frustration at this point is figuring out the installation. The guides Old Man provide probably work fine for someone more mechanically inclined that me or if you already know what you are doing, I am struggling. The good thing is that so far, Old Man support has been great holding my hand.

@jiajunsun3845 4 месяца назад

What shirt were you wearing at minute 2:30 of the video? Looks really good

@boaz575 4 месяца назад

Is there a pivot mach4 sl review on the way?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 4 месяца назад

Yes, in march.

@williamlebron9873 4 месяца назад

So if I had to take off the front wheel for whatever reason I would pretty much have to unashamed it to do so? 🤔 Yes or No?

@thomasdwyer3342 4 месяца назад

Cool, but that price for the axel and pack racks is basically equivalent to the Aeroe Spider Rack...and at least that includes a cradle.

@taknname 4 месяца назад

Not sure I'd want to attach a Spider rack to my suspension fork....

@royunderwood7514 4 месяца назад

Great design.

@OldManMountainRacks 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@LarryHopper 4 месяца назад

"Drew blood" definitely sounds better than "cut myself". Keep up the dedication. 😊

@VeloObscura 4 месяца назад

I like the idea of getting the weight onto the already load-bearing thru-axle. I'm sure it's fine, but it does give me an icky feeling when I see people clamping things to suspension forks!

@THEGEEK2001 4 месяца назад

if you wnt your suspension to work effeicnetly and provide a supple ride, avoid adding to sprung mass (lowers of forks)

@OldManMountainRacks 3 месяца назад

There's no denying that it will change the suspension but how often are you needing super sensitive, high speed rebound when bikepacking? We'd found that we prefer to ride with a lower center of gravity and add a few clicks of rebound when bikepacking.

@THEGEEK2001 3 месяца назад

@@OldManMountainRacks thats fair! You dont but as a bike tech i like my suspension to work as best it can:)

@THEGEEK2001 3 месяца назад

Same question, who can tell difference between fox and sr suntour :) if you can you'll notice diffetence of added lowers weight or not

@509bunnyhaven 4 месяца назад

Its great to have more mounting options for suspension forks but i think just getting the topeak versacage is a much more cost effective option. It certainly cant carry as much weight as the old man mountain axel pack but id take the loss in order to splurge on more bags, gear etc.

@fuckchase 4 месяца назад

I'd like to see a comparison between this and the Tailfin suspension fork mounts.

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

Neither apply. Both dumb

@stuartbarlow283 4 месяца назад

I prefer DrJ0n bagworks barnacle. Lighter and more versatile in my opinion. Bit pricier than hose clamps though!

@allenjanes5976 4 месяца назад

I use their products on my stumpjumper. They're very well built

@kevinselin2288 4 месяца назад

Sounds like a great solution for a Lauf TR boost fork.

@coreyreeder3549 4 месяца назад

Kinda surprised that this solution didn’t exist already. Well done OMM.

@OldManMountainRacks 3 месяца назад

Thanks. We had this one on the product list for years but got distracted by other more "exciting" products for the same reason you're surprised this didn't exist, haha!

@outtatrex 4 месяца назад

Nice solution ! Total cost of $140.-- just to add some bottle cages to your bike. Better buy yourself a bike that has these eyelets on your fork, saves you a lot of money.

@cyrusf.4039 4 месяца назад

$140 might just be the cost of getting an other fork with the eyelets.

@taknname 4 месяца назад

You guys got forks that perform as well as a RockShox Pike with eyelets for $140? Where is this unicorn?

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

@@taknname do you own OMM or something? Is this your design? Are you trying to steal from the poor man just pedaling around and giving to the rich/your pockets? If you have the money to waste on something completely unnecessary, by all means, waste it. I’m here to let people know that this is a waste. Buy a weeks worth of groceries for your next adventure, a new frame bag, splurge on a hotel in the middle of a bike packing trip before buying this garbage.

@taknname 4 месяца назад

@@BradLong-bj2ug I'm beginning to think you work at Ace Hardware.

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

@@taknname Ha! Just a lifelong outdoorsman. Keeping dialogue so people don’t get scammed is important.

@Ghjhfbnn 4 месяца назад

Good solution but too expensive to buy

@weeringjohnny 4 месяца назад

Too much money for what you get in my view but I'm a tight Scot.

@edprotas4148 4 месяца назад

I am right there with you. Our consumer society never lacks for people who can and will come up with a better mouse trap, time and time again, to get a chunk of your change.

@Dash199t 4 месяца назад

Old man Mountain in general is really overpriced for made in Taiwan stuff. I just dont see where the price comes from regarding their Racks

@Incorruptus1 4 месяца назад

So half mounted, half zaptiehs. LOL... next attempt please!

@richmurphy1787 4 месяца назад

Great idea but too expensive.

@ellerybice3787 4 месяца назад

Translation; bladed carbon fork, think "Lauf forks".

@gregh7387 4 месяца назад

Seems a tad over engineered imo. I say get a new fork w/ eyelets.

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

Don’t spend the money. $140 for something that WILL break with zip ties and expected to last a while does not move this industry forward. Be resourceful. Use your favorite cages with band clamps that cost $1.00 or less. This is dumb. It is not a solution. I love the company as a whole but these are just plain stupid. Ace hardware has just as good if not better options for a fraction of the cost.

@taknname 4 месяца назад

1) The zip tie on the OMM rack is not carrying any weight relative to the axle. 2) There is no way your favorite band clamps can carry 22 lbs like the OMM rack and not compress the lower legs of your fork to the point that the bushings are negatively affecting your stanchion. 3) Maybe it's not for you, but the Axle Pack is far from a "dumb" design.

@BradLong-bj2ug 4 месяца назад

@@taknname It’s dumb and your suggestion is wrong. Silicone tape and band clamps get the job done for about $2.00. My partner and I have been running our suspension fork setup without issue for years. We keep up with our maintenance and have never seen compressed housing for the stanchions. This is a rich person product. It’s unfortunate that the industry has come to this instead of putting resources into making products that get people outside at a lower cost. $2 vs. $140 is absurd. I never comment on things. This is next level greed.