Originally Posted by
Aubergine
I also appreciate it, but . . . a couple of p clamps to mount the rack ends to the seat stays would be simpler and more solid.
Castle nuts should be a staple of everyone's parts bins.
I can see it from a "Don't-Mar-The-Paint" perspective as well. I should take some related to this subject pix and post here.
ETA:
I actually prefer the Pletscher style rear racks. They can be hard to find at times. About all this one is good for is tying the U-lock to.
The S/S straps on this "rack" don't pass through, or around, the seat stays, hence the bending. For the light duty purpose intended, it works.
-D.S.