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New bike mount solution for my car: Will there be excessive lateral force on my fork?

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Old 01-29-15, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lyrictenor1
Here is version 2.0:




I love it! Nicely done. The only thing I would "improve" - add additional small strap connecting the wheel, and hooked somewhere inside the trunk. I'm not familiar with suction holders, and maybe that's why it freaks me out little bit lol
Looks like you found a cheap, and very nice looking solution to carry 2 bikes on that little fun car.
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Old 01-29-15, 04:28 PM
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also make sure the bolts you using grade 5 or 8 not some china aluminum or cheap metal.
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Old 01-29-15, 04:34 PM
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Yea, I Know it doesn't rain Much There, That why LA's Big Pipe sucked the water Out of The Owens river Valley rendering my Grand Parent's ranch lands worthless .. ..
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Old 01-29-15, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
Yea, I Know it doesn't rain Much There, That why LA's Big Pipe sucked the water Out of The Owens river Valley rendering my Grand Parent's ranch lands worthless .. ..
Ouch!
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