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With bigger wheels comes bigger compatibility issues, but Old Man Mountain is 32″ ready with a Divide rack that already fits and a new taller Elkhorn 32 rack. On paper, bigger 32″ wheels sound like a great way to smooth out the bumps for bigger off-road bikepacking adventures. Yet, if you are looking to carry more gear on a bike with lightweight racks, you’re likely to start running into clearance issues. But no reason to worry, Old Man Mountain has got it taken care of…

32″ compatible Old Man Mountain Divide & Elkhorn 32 racks

(All photos OMM)

Since racks have to have ample clearance to secure your gear above the wheels, going from 700c/29″ wheels up to the rapidly approaching 32″ wheels means you’re gonna need more clearance. If you already have a current Old Man Mountain Divide rack, there’s nothing to worry about.

OMM confirms that the existing Divide’s adjustable lower struts already provide plenty of height adjustability to work with 32” wheels.

But, if you were looking at their lighter Elkhorn rack, which doesn’t have the same strut adjustability, you’re gonna need a longer rack. No worries here either. The Elkhorn already came in Short (27.5″ & 700c up to 50mm) & Tall (up to 29″+). Now it adds a third extra-long size, dubbed simply 32.

Tech details

Both racks are designed for eyelet mounting front or rear, direct QR, or direct thru-axle mounting with Old Man Mountain’s special thru-axles & Fit Kits. And both can even be mounted to road, gravel & mountain bikes, even to suspension forks or the back of full-suspension bikes with the appropriate Fit Kit.

Elkhorn Short, Tall & 32 racks

• lightweight 6061 aluminum bikepacking rack, made from 1/2″(13mm) diameter tubing
• 6.3″ x 10.5″ deck platform (161 mm x 266 mm)
• fixed-length vertical supports with 3-pack anything cage mounts
• three fits available:
  – Short for 27.5 and 700c wheels. Fits tires up to 27.5 x 2.8″ or 700c x 50mm
  – Tall for maximum mud clearance and bikes with tires that are 29 x 2.2 up to 29 x 3.25”
  – 32 for 32” wheels, with more than ample clearance for the normal 2.4″ tires, up to much bigger ones, as well
• 25lb / 11.4kg load rated, no matter how it is mounted
• 623-652g claimed weight with all hardware and 6″ extender supports

Divide rack

• strong & adjustable 6061 aluminum bikepacking rack, made from 1/2″(13mm) diameter tubing
• narrow 3.9″ x 10.5″ deck platform (100 mm x 266 mm) 
• low side panier mounting rails
• 55lb / 25kg load rated, when eyelet-mounted
• 70lb / 31.75kg load rated, when axle-mounted
• 960g claimed weight with all hardware and extender supports

Old Man Mountain 32″-ready bikepacking racks – Pricing, options & availability

Divide on Black Sheep

The 32″-ready Old Man Mountain bikepacking racks include the existing $168 Divide and the new $188 Elkhorn 32.

Elkhorn 32 on Sour

The existing Elkhorn Short & Tall are a bit cheaper, both at $168. All OMM racks are made in Taiwan, powder-coated black for durability, and come with a lifetime warranty. Get yours now, direct from:

OldManMountain.com