Originally posted by cyclezealot
Velo.. Somewhere I read a review that fork mounted rack put tension and can cause damage to the fork. The sway of travel is at the base of the mount where the fork attaches. Is this true?
Probably in particular it would effect carbon forks. Seems I have seen upright sytems with a more stable support arm than the one I bought from Thule..
One response on this forum said the sway is normal. I am not so sure...
I don't think a fork mounted rack will put any more tension than a regular quick release on your wheel will. The sway of the bike should be together with the sway of the car. If it is not, then the bike is not secure in the first place. Plus, the bike attaches on the wheel, which, if secure should hold the bike in place. I think it all comes down to having the bike attached tight enough to the rack.
I have a carbon fork, and have had no problems with a rack. I don't know of anyone who has.
No, I really don't think sway is normal. Like I said, I think you just have to make sure that the bike is very securely tightened before leaving it.