Originally Posted by
lcayton
Unfortunately, the racks aren't designed for the bike to be turned around (so that the arm could go over the rear wheel). Even it would provide enough support, the arm would dig into the rear stays and scratch up the frame (instead of the fork).
The inner tube idea is interesting, but I fear the rubber would be a little too thin; maybe doubling it over would work, or carrying a small piece of car tire.
I have a steel fork on there now, which has a couple of deep scratches from the arm. It's fine structurally, but I'd prefer to avoid the damage altogether.
I agree that carbon is not ideal for a commuter bike, but I also race cyclocross on the bike..
I see your a newb. Dont let mouthy inter-dopes who dont know you or your situation bother you.
For the rack, maybe think about two 20" pieces of pipe insulation that is slit up the center you
can squeeze on the bus rack tubes after you have the bike loaded in the rack ? Its carrying
extra stuff but its only a few oz and might also cushion the bike from bouncing around with the
bonus of not having to be attached to the bike. Velcro ties to keep it on ????
