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11-26-12 | 06:33 PM

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bigbenaugust

always rides with luggage

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From: KIGX

Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

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Originally Posted by kjmillig

There should be no lateral movement. Movement is going to weaken the mounting points with possible rack failure in the future and possibly of your bike where the rack is attached. Get a different rack that will mount properly, and/or go to your LBS and ask for advice.
BTW, pics help in describing the problem.

+1. Cargo shifting in motion is BAD.

I have two PB Ecos on two different bikes and have no movement on them whatsoever, even with the family groceries aboard.

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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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