Originally Posted by
63rickert
Not possible the rack moved at only one point. So it does have a pivot. Like a Pletscher. And likely pivoted at the dropout as well. And maybe more places. Why would you own a rack that wants to be a deformable parallelogram? Did you think of immobilizing one or more hinges?
Correct; the Wald double newsboy baskets are supported at the rear by two struts that indeed can pivot. A design
compromise but my alternative is a better rack with add-on baskets and all of those baskets I read about got a down-check on durability in the reviews I read.
Originally Posted by
63rickert
And you rode up the hill without noticing anything amiss?
Well, I'm admittedly out of shape, just getting back into riding, plus my first ride with that much weight on the bike - so I presumed "a problem with the operator"; no noises or other such indicators.
Originally Posted by
63rickert
You are making a compelling case for having your mechanical work done at LBS>
I'm going to presume you intended that to include a:
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