My bent rack
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My bent rack
Using the power of photoshop I have added a roughly parallel line to the image in order to better demonstrate the slight sag in my rack. My question for experienced travelers is, is this normal? I have only done routine commuting with this rack, always carrying well under its 25kg (55lbs) limit, and it appears to be warped around where my Arkel t-28s sit.
There are no noticeable problems. However, I'm considering putting this rack onto another bike for a 3000 mile tour, and figure it's worth asking about before I go through the trouble of switching it over or possibly buying a new one.
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I had a slight bend in my rack and although I really did not want to, I upgraded. This might be too late but REI has a sale until today (5/10) and the Topeak explorer rack is only 21 dollars. I feel way more secure with that rack just knowing that it is sturdier. I would upgrade just for piece of mind. Doesnt have to be very expensive. I just would always think of a rack faileure whenever I was going down a big hill.
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Doesn't look like something I'd be concerned about. One bad bump with a decent load could create a small bend like that and it seems to be spread over a good distance rather than being a sharp kink that could more easily start a crack. I'd keep an eye on it but wouldn't replace it unless it showed some sign of getting worse.
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Is it just the picture or is that weld looking funky? Looks like it's broken.
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Thanks for the advice, I'll consider buying a new rack if the price is right.
Can anyone identify the brand and model of the rack? I bought it at the LBS when I bought the bike. Since I paid for them together I don't recall the name or the price. It does appear to have aluminum tubing though, right?