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04-28-12 | 01:17 PM

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What is this? Weird frame nub content...

So I just finished fixing up a 92 (I think) Giant Yukon. Nothing real top of the line, but a solid bike, and will make a great commuter for someone.

And I noticed this weird braze-on/nub on the non drive side chain stay. Never seen one before and can't even imagine what it might be for. Any ideas? I thought it might be something to do with the quick release lever, but the lever doesn't even touch it.

04-28-12 | 02:53 PM

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That is weird. When you figure it out be sure to let us know.

04-28-12 | 03:15 PM

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might be a fixture for a proprietary rack, or maybe a fancy mounting point for the brake arm of a coaster brake hub... IDK.

04-28-12 | 05:02 PM

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I'm stumped, but very curious. Clean up the rust on that QR before you try to sell it!

04-28-12 | 05:08 PM

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I have the identical bike, never notice that.

04-28-12 | 05:38 PM

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I'm guessing an anti-rotational nub for a rear kick stand, but that's a guess.

04-28-12 | 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bobdell

I'm guessing an anti-rotational nub for a rear kick stand, but that's a guess.

I agree with that conjecture.

04-28-12 | 08:31 PM

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Would make sense with the two bolt holes in that dropout.

04-29-12 | 03:06 AM

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I'm guessing a mounting and anti rotational nub for a disc brake system.

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04-29-12 | 05:39 AM

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I think that bike is too old for a brazeon for a disc brake. I lik the Kickstand idea or maybe something for a kid trailer?

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