Tortec Epic Alloy Rear Rack:

This is a high quality, well built item.It has a long and a short connector to attach to the bosses at the top of the rear triangle. There are also optional plates for the bottom fixture to the rear stays for disc equipped bikes. Other racks may be easier to fit but this is worth a little extra effort to achieve a better fit overall. Very impressed with this item and would strongly recommend it.

I bought this rack because it was suitable for use with disc brakes however there were no instructions on how to use the supplied brackets. Luckily I had a spare long bolt and several spacers which were needed to accommodate the rear mounted disc mechanism. Then I tired to fit the bracket to the seat stays but that prove impossible as even the shortest was too long. I then tried to fit the rack to my other bikes. The only one I managed required bending the brackets. These bikes had seat stays that narrow sharply at the top (very common these days due to providing space for larger tyres) meaning that the bolts run at an angle. I worry about having to bend aluminium out of shape as it might weaken it.I like the separate rails for panniers so that a top rack bag can be used at the same time. It is also light compared to my other racks. Just a shame about the inflexible fittings. Good value if it fits your bike.

Lightweight and robust. Fitted easily enough and is sturdy.

Very happy with it

Broke in two places at the weld on first use during a 7-day bike tour. We were riding over mostly paved surfaces with some sections of gravel/farm track, going at a touring pace so not particularly fast (approx. 13mph/20kmph).I use the smaller Ortlieb panniers which were filled mostly with clothes and snacks, so definitely under the stated 25kg stated limit.I guess you get what you pay for and I can still use the top bar so it's not completely useless, but you would hope a product on the market could stand up to basic use!!

Seems strong and light and really well made. The only issue I had was when fitting it initially it was contacting the rear brake but by angling it slightly further round I found I could avoid this.

This is a well made product. Very robust and strong, extremely light weight, and looks nice / low key. Lots of different options for hanging bags on it.

Bought this rack a while ago, it's stiff, stable and lightweight. Great value for money!If i have to mention something, the only flaw is that in the black version the powdercoating is easy to scratch, either with the plastic holders of a ortlieb pannier.