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Old 07-11-18 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by John E
Them's fightin' words.

I have a Pletscher mousetrap rack on my UO-8, as well, and there is nothing flimsy about it, if properly installed. I usually hang my Rudy Project panniers on it and can easily carry 20-30 lbs of groceries.
Exactly! I'm running one on and old English 3 speed that is my "run errands" bike. Nothing flimsy or wobbly about it at all. I've even got a large, foldable, basket hanging off the side of mine.
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Old 07-11-18 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by John E
Them's fightin' words.

I have a Pletscher mousetrap rack on my UO-8, as well, and there is nothing flimsy about it, if properly installed. I usually hang my Rudy Project panniers on it and can easily carry 20-30 lbs of groceries.
Heh. I figured you'd to rise to the bait
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