LifeLine Alloy Rear Pannier Rack review

Not a fight to fit, but doesn't work with all bikes and some of the supplied bolts deteriorate quickly.

LifeLine Alloy rack
(Image credit: Emma Silversides)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Lifeline Alloy Rack looks great on a bike and is capable of carrying a decent load. The spring-loaded bar is a practical addition to a wide platform. However, the rack's definitely not compatible with all 'wheel sizes from 26" to 700c'; the arms connecting the rack to the seat stays the lack length to make this possible. The bolts on the rack are not the best quality either.

Reasons to buy
  • +

    Easy to mount

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    Affordable - RRP £22.99

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Won't fit all bikes

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    Bolts easily round out

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Designing a universal rack to fit all bikes is becoming quite a challenge. Unfortunately, LifeLine's 'universally fitted to disk and calliper brakes, it's compatible with wheel sizes from 26" to 700c' description is a little mis-leading; its rack falls short, quite literally. If you can get it on the bike, it's got some merits, but it's also not without flaws. 

Here's how it stacks up against the best bike pannier racks such as Ortlieb's Quick Rack.

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