Rack with disk brakes
05-10-05, 09:45 PM
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Can some of you that ran into this problem show some pics or tell how you got around it i just want to know when the time coems what to expect... the more info the better.... so everyone post if it seems like somone has answered...
05-10-05, 11:45 PM
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Most racks simply need a spacer for the caliper side. One rack I have I bent the last part of the leg to not need the spacer. No big deal either way. It is however more critical to keep the bolt tight, as anything loose will result in a leverage instead of a shear load(normal would be shear).
I have run the setup for several years under messenger level loads, so it should work fine.
I have run the setup for several years under messenger level loads, so it should work fine.
05-11-05, 04:30 AM
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mtbiker, the last photo was much more flattering.
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Are you trying to put a bike with disc brakes on a roof mounted car rack? If so, take a look at the Yakima Viper. On sale through Sunday at your local REI.
05-11-05, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by billwatson58
Are you trying to put a bike with disc brakes on a roof mounted car rack? If so, take a look at the Yakima Viper. On sale through Sunday at your local REI.
05-11-05, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Primevci
no im tryign to put a rack ont he back of my biek that holds painners i think there called....
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yea i saw that. 119 for a rack is kinda spendy ill try to just add spacers with a 25 dollar rack and if i cant get it to go then ill just buy the 119 and sell the other to a friend..
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
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I got my LBS to order one of these (Axiom Journey Rack). It has a extra joint and rod to fit around the caliper. I think it cost about $35.
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Originally Posted by slagjumper
Wow those are some nice racks! Anybody try to use these on a Tandem with disc brakes? My rotors glow on long downhills and I am concerned that I will melt my paniers. I need a heat sheld or something.
What size rotors are you using?
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Originally Posted by slagjumper
I need a heat sheld or something.
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05-12-05, 08:04 PM
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If you use a Blackburn style rack with two struts and a spacer it will keep the pannier off enough to not worry.
05-13-05, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Primevci
wish i coudl find one of those axioms online
