Rear rack installation - problem?
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Rear rack installation - problem?
Hi there,
I just got me this Ascent Courier rear rack for my Volpe, it fits and everything but I'm confused as far as the front parallel BRACKETS that affix the rack to the studs on the seat stay frame, underneath the saddle.
Why do they remain loose? Is it supposed to make the rack swivel back and forth?
I'd rather like the rack rock steady, affixed to the frame via the studs.
The hardware provided has only screws and lock-nuts....
I don't know what's wrong?
Corsaire
I just got me this Ascent Courier rear rack for my Volpe, it fits and everything but I'm confused as far as the front parallel BRACKETS that affix the rack to the studs on the seat stay frame, underneath the saddle.
Why do they remain loose? Is it supposed to make the rack swivel back and forth?
I'd rather like the rack rock steady, affixed to the frame via the studs.
The hardware provided has only screws and lock-nuts....
I don't know what's wrong?
Corsaire
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The arms should also be bolted to the threaded eyelets on your seat-stays. Stainless steel Allen bolts, size M5 are the best type. The rack should come with all the bolts you need, if not, go back to the shop, and get the bolts.
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There's two bolts and nylock nuts for each parallel arm. Make sure they are all tight. The rack should be solid.
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That's the problem, the two bolts and locknuts don't tighten the brackets, may be the nuts shouldn't be the lock type, so it can go all the way to the bracket plate and adjust tight?
Corsaire
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That's the problem, the two bolts and locknuts don't tighten the brackets, may be the nuts shouldn't be the lock type, so it can go all the way to the bracket plate and adjust tight?
Corsaire
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Originally Posted by Corsaire
There's two bolts and nylock nuts for each parallel arm. Make sure they are all tight. The rack should be solid.
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That's the problem, the two bolts and locknuts don't tighten the brackets, may be the nuts shouldn't be the lock type, so it can go all the way to the bracket plate and adjust tight?
Corsaire
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That's the problem, the two bolts and locknuts don't tighten the brackets, may be the nuts shouldn't be the lock type, so it can go all the way to the bracket plate and adjust tight?
Corsaire
-chris