Originally Posted by
markjenn
Compared to metallic frame materials, carbon frames are much less tolerant of the type of loads applied by a rack. (Thin wall alum doesn't do well either.) Carbon frames are strong with respect to the normal stresses of riding, but weak with respect to the odd localized loads exerted by the attachment points of a rack and clamping. This is the reason virtually all mfgs of carbon frames strongly advise against using any sort of rack that clamps to the frame tubes. It's also the reason you should never clamp a carbon frame in a bike repair stand.
I'm sure many carbon frames are put in racks and survive (being gentle with clamps and spreading the load with padding helps a lot) but it's just not a good idea. The frame in a rack needs to see the same sort of loads it sees while riding - through the wheels, the dropouts, etc.
- Mark
Wow Mark, THANKS for that info. First you just saved me 150$, I was going to get a repair stand, I had no idea they are not allowed in repair stands.
I hope this is common knowledge and my LBS doesnt look at me sideways when I ask him not to build my bike using a repair stand.
So glad I joined up in this community!
Midway I am going to sell my rack, mine, only a few years old, has the same miserable rubber straps as yours.
Im selling it and hope my Uhaul installed tow hitch doesn't cause any problems to my 2014 civic, and speaking of that car, it has big area after rear fold down, just have to release the wheel
I also have an Audi A4 wagon (2002) and a GMC Sierra truck available to borrow at any time. At least it will fit inside your Land Cruiser.