Blackburn Outpost Rear World Touring Rack

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Blackburn Outpost Rear World Touring Rack and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 81 (out of 100)
User Rating: 3.9 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 97

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Contains installation instructions, making the set-up process easier for first-time and beginner users.
  • The price is fair for the universal compatibility that you get with this rack.

Expert Reviews

  • Compatible with mounting bags to keep your gear securely in place while riding.
  • Versatile to fit a wide range of tire sizes, working with tires up to 29×4″.
  • Made of three solid sections that enhance the long-term durability over multiple seasons.
  • The material is strong and durable, leading to the compatibility for long-lasting use over multiple seasons.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Some users had issues with the installation process that resulted in faulty or unusable gear.
  • Some users complain that the installation process does not work with their specific cars or bikes, rendering this product obsolete.

Expert Reviews

  • The installation process is very tedious and long-winded, and can sometimes result in the rack not fitting correctly or sitting flush.

Summary:

The Blackburn Outpost Rear World Touring Rack is a durable, versatile, and strong rack that works well for carrying almost any type of bike. Despite issues with the installation and set-up process, users who want a fairly-priced and strong option might be able to overlook the “fit” issues.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2.