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rodar y rodar
I follow you Clem, and yes it does make sense. I thought I might have to do something along those lines, but it turned out stiff enough without it. I think the very short legs go a long way in keeping it stiff, and I also beefed up and triangulated the front connection, which normally only functions to keep the rack from pivoting fore and aft. Seems to have done the trick. I did have trouble with the bag wanting to tip, though. If I ever have to stuff it that full again, I`ll think seriously about sewing a little loop to the top so I can tie it to my saddle rails. Credit to path Less Pedalled, of course
Glad it is stiff enough. I got a Jack Taylor touring bike many years ago. The racks were nice tubular steel, but they were a little flexible laterally. I put angled stays on the back as stiffeners and secured the front like you have on yours. It made a world of difference. Still light but stiff as hell.
It appears your lateral stiffness is dependent on the bolts at the top of the stays. Be sure the bolts are up to the job and carry adequate of spares.