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Mule Rack
Mule Rack
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The Mule Rack is a purpose-built rear rack for bikepacking and long-distance adventure touring. The Mule Rack delivers incredible versatility, proven strength, and adaptability to make the most of your next adventure. From drybags, cages, strap-style panniers, to last-minute resupply hauls, the Mule Rack is designed to adapt to your trip—not limit it. During development we did 100s of FEA tests and validated the design with 1000s of rugged bikepacking miles.
Adventure-Ready Versatility
Universal gear mounting: Lash drybags, cages, or strap-style panniers directly to the side panels or top deck.
Strap-style pannier compatible: Pairs perfectly with bags like Freewheel Mission SL or San Util Mini.
Top deck “Flat Bed”: Strap-friendly design with anchor slots and anti-sag structure.
Bolt on Cage locations -10+ cage and cargo mount locations on the rack body
Built Like No Other
The Mule Rack body is made by laser cutting 5052 AL, CNC bent, then heavily deburred and tumbled. This style of rack avoids the typical failure points of racks which are welds and arm swaging. Each rack body is paired with 6061-T6 foot plates where the additional strength is needed at the lower mounting point. Multiple slots along the rack edge give you multiple options for mounting the arms to give the rack perfect placement on your frame. Stainless steel hardware throughout for the ultimate corrosion resistance and longevity.
Max Load: 27kg (55 lbs)
What's Included
-5052 AL laser cut, bent, and anodized Mule Rack Body
-6061-T6 AL Foot Plates (A or B, based on your frame selection)
-5052 AL Arms
-Stainless Steel Hardware Kit
Total Weight = 981 grams w/ hardware
Fit & Compatibility
Tire clearance - Designed to fit 29" x 2.5" (63mm width), 29" x 3.0" (75mm width), and 27.5" x 3.8" (97mm width) (Actual clearance depends on frame geometry and rack mount locations)
Frame Fit - Choose your fit based on your frame's dropout and mount layout:
|
Rack Model |
Foot Plate |
Height |
Best For |
|
Mule Rack A |
Plate A |
338mm (13.3") |
Pivot/dropout combo mounts (Salsa Alternator, Esker Portage, etc.) |
|
Mule Rack B |
Plate B |
365mm (14.4") |
Standard M5 dropout mounts, extra tire clearance |
Frame Mounting Requirements - Lower mounts are either typical M5 eyelets (Plate A) near rear axle or M6 bolt pivot-style mount (Plate B). See frame manufacturer's info to be sure. Upper mounts are M5 seat stay mounts or seat clamp with threaded eyelets (e.g., Salsa Rack-Lock).
Pannier Compatibility - Works with modern strap-style mini panniers like Freewheel Mission SL Panniers (Formerly Bedrock Bags Hermosa UL) or San Util Mini Pannier. These style of panniers handle rugged, off-road terrain much better than the commuter style hard-mounted systems. Maximum strap width for the pannier is 191mm (7.5") outside-to-outside. The Mule Rack is not compatible with traditional hook-on commuter panniers.
3-Year Limited Warranty covers manufacturing defects and material failures under normal use. This isn't just a warranty — it's our promise that the Mule Rack will handle whatever adventures you throw at it
Customer Reviews
Just completed at 1200 mile ride from Athens to Austria with this rack. It worked perfectly with my Bedrock panniers. I strapped my sandals to the top as a fender when it was wet. Simply well made.
I started looking for a rack with this kind of design and if by some divide providence it appeared. Absolutely the best rack I own. Solid heavy duty construction. Easy installation.