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NittoM12 Front Rack
5.0
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$7599
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Nitto has long been one of the names on the forefront of putting together high end commuting and touring bikes, and the M12 front rack is one of the models that made them famous. This small front rack meant for carrying a single bag is constructed from small tubular CroMoly steel for durability and relatively light weight, and mounts right up to your center fork hole and cantilever brake bosses for easy installation. The Nitto M12 is designed specifically to work with cantilever brakes leaving ample clearance for the cable and brake arms to operate and keeping your bike as functional as it was designed to be, no compromises needed.
- Tubular steel with a beautiful polished finish
- Designed to work with cantilever brakes
- Weighs in at 250g
Review Summary
LIKES
Easy Mounting (2),
Great Utility (2),
Good Asthetics (2),
Aluminum / Lightweig (1),
Durable (2),
Solid Workhorse (3)
WORKS FOR
Hybrid (2),
Touring (1),
Road (4),
MTB (1),
Commuter (1)
DISLIKES
none
5.0 GEARS
4 reviews
4 reviews
Customer Questions
Q.
asked by: a guest
Does it work with magura 33 brakes on a 26 inch bicycle?
Does it work with magura 33 brakes on a 26 inch bicycle?
A.
anwered by: canteau
You most likely will not have clearance for Magura hydraulic rim brakes with this rack.
You most likely will not have clearance for Magura hydraulic rim brakes with this rack.
Q.
asked by: pj48north
Is the 4" from canti mounts to fork mount measured vertically or directly?
Is the 4" from canti mounts to fork mount measured vertically or directly?
A.
anwered by: canteau
It's a vertical measurement straight up.
It's a vertical measurement straight up.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Does this rack work for a 700c size bike?
Does this rack work for a 700c size bike?
A.
anwered by: canteau
This rack should work on most 700c bikes as long as they have the cantilever mounting points.
This rack should work on most 700c bikes as long as they have the cantilever mounting points.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Does it work for Trek 520 (Not disc)?
Does it work for Trek 520 (Not disc)?
A.
anwered by: mwirth
I see no apparent nor obvious reasons this would not work with a 520 non-disc. Thanks!
I see no apparent nor obvious reasons this would not work with a 520 non-disc. Thanks!
Q.
asked by: a guest
Can I purchase a replacement set of mounting bolts for my NITTO M-12 front rack
Can I purchase a replacement set of mounting bolts for my NITTO M-12 front rack
A.
anwered by: canteau
While we do not sell Nitto hardware to mount the M-12 rack to your bike, it does use standard stainless steel M5 hardware that can be found at your local home center or hardwares store.
While we do not sell Nitto hardware to mount the M-12 rack to your bike, it does use standard stainless steel M5 hardware that can be found at your local home center or hardwares store.
Q.
asked by: a guest
What's the distance between the two canti bosses, center to center?
What's the distance between the two canti bosses, center to center?
A.
anwered by: t.young
82mm.
82mm.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Will this work on a pugsley fork with 4.7" tire on 82mm rim?
Will this work on a pugsley fork with 4.7" tire on 82mm rim?
A.
anwered by: t.young
The Pug fork doesn't have canti bosses, so no. If it did, I'm not sure if the fork's wider spacing would work with this rack.
The Pug fork doesn't have canti bosses, so no. If it did, I'm not sure if the fork's wider spacing would work with this rack.
Q.
asked by: a guest
What is the height or distance measurement form the canti bosses to the fork center hole?
What is the height or distance measurement form the canti bosses to the fork center hole?
A.
anwered by: t.young
4 inches from the bosses to the base of the threads.
4 inches from the bosses to the base of the threads.
Q.
asked by: jha...@....ca
Will this work with Paul's cantis? Clearance for fenders?
Will this work with Paul's cantis? Clearance for fenders?
A.
anwered by: t.young
This rack is made for use with canti brakes. Thanks!
This rack is made for use with canti brakes. Thanks!
Q.
asked by: a guest
Is there a way to install this rack on a fork that has a threaded center hole? thank you
Is there a way to install this rack on a fork that has a threaded center hole? thank you
A.
anwered by: t.young
This fork was designed to attach to the hole in the fork.
This fork was designed to attach to the hole in the fork.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Does this rack include the special nitto hardware used to connect to the cantilever brakes
Does this rack include the special nitto hardware used to connect to the cantilever brakes
A.
anwered by: mlewis
Yes, this includes mounting hardware.
Yes, this includes mounting hardware.
Q.
asked by: a guest
How much weight can this rack handle?
How much weight can this rack handle?
A.
anwered by: mlewis
Nitto hasn't provided a weight limit, so you'll need to use your own judgement. Because of the way it mounts, I'd max it at around 5 pounds.
Nitto hasn't provided a weight limit, so you'll need to use your own judgement. Because of the way it mounts, I'd max it at around 5 pounds.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Do you have this rack in a silver anodized matte finish instead of a polished version?
Do you have this rack in a silver anodized matte finish instead of a polished version?
A.
anwered by: mlewis
Currently this rack is only available to us in a polished finish. Thanks!
Currently this rack is only available to us in a polished finish. Thanks!
Q.
asked by: a guest
Is there a way to mount this rack to a fork without cantilever break bosses?
Is there a way to mount this rack to a fork without cantilever break bosses?
A.
anwered by: awilson
This particular front rack is made specifically for front forks with cantilever brake bosses.
This particular front rack is made specifically for front forks with cantilever brake bosses.
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Customer Reviews
5
September 12, 2010
reviewed by: A Guest
I installed this on a Surly LHT (26 inch wheels) to hold an Acorn Roxy Rando Front bag. I had to bend the arms a little to make it fit the break bosses. Other than that installation was simple. This is a great price.
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vote5
May 26, 2012
reviewed by: A Guest
Great addition to a touring bike / cyclocross
bike or even mountain bike with cantilivever mounts.
5
November 09, 2010
reviewed by: A Guest
The Nitto-M12 front rack is beautifully made and is perfect on my touring bicycle.
5
November 27, 2012
reviewed by: dgerton
The Nitto M12 is the standard when it comes to front racks. I've had mine for years and have put thousands of miles on it touring, commuting, and grocery gettin' and it still looks like it just came out of the box.
I use mine with a rando bag most of the time, but have also zip-tied baskets to it for shopping, and bungied my tent to it. It's a solid, silent platform for these jobs and doesn't seem to add any weight of its own, at least not that you'd notice.
There are eyelets on both spars that you can attach lights to, and I've used the Paul Gino Light Mount for that. Works great. There's also a boss underneath that adds additional support to the fender, if you're using them, and that also works great.
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