Racks have traditionally been a utilitarian afterthought, aweb of straight, small-diameter tubing forming a simple structure. The PortlandDesign Works Payload Rear Rack parts ways with those uninspiringcargo-carriers, in favor of eye-pleasing organic shapes and a bamboo deck.

Its tough steel tubing is curved to create flowing lines witha graceful profile that can still support up to 77 pounds. To complete the Payload,Portland Design Works tops it off with a double-ply bamboo deck. It installs tostandard braze-ons, with the included M5 hardware.