Originally Posted by
reppans
Anyone have any problems with their racks or rack mounting points (screws/braze-ons/etc) under these loads on rough terrain? Looks like some of you folks have put big miles on rocky dirt roads with a lot of unsprung weight - just wondering how these mounts hold-up to the constant hammering, particularly the rear racks which seem to carry all the weight on a single screw/braze-on per side.
I run long bolts from inside the fork's and frame. Effectively producing a stud and nut mounting system. Many years as a tradesman. Washers and Ny-nuts on the outside of it all. Remember to carry an assortment of fasteners in your tool kit. In all of last year, had one bottle cage get loose. I contribute that to the fact of carrying a few bolts and nuts. Beat Murphy at his own game!
I've attached a photo from my last build (this winter).
Hope this helps,
-Snuts-