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Old 10-19-05 | 08:59 PM
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duanekeys
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From: Springfield, MO

Bikes: Raleigh SC30

Originally Posted by Wheels4
the two pieces of metal that connect the rack to the frame don't reach.... in order for the rack to be parallel to the ground, anyways. and.. the mounting holes are on the inside of the frame, not the outside. i've found a solution that seems to work. i connected the mounting pieces from the rack to the seatpost quick release... it seems to be strong enough. i sat on it and it didn't go anywhere and i'm a 200 pounder. so... i guess my problem is solved... unless anyone can give me a reason not to mount the tabs to the seat post clamp bolt.

the only down side is that i can't use all four bolts on the rack... one on each mounting bracket and that's it. but, like i said... it holds me, so it should hold everything i need to carry.

Rich
I had to do a similar modification. I ended up using metal straping to make a bracket.



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