Rear Cargo Rack Build
02-16-15 | 04:16 PM
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That Huffy Guy
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Rear Cargo Rack Build
I needed a rear cargo rack for my heavy duty Huffy commuter build and instead of buying one, I am building one. I started with a free bike that I saved all the parts from and this ladies Huffy happens to be the same exact color as my Huffy commuter........
I chopped the frame and saved the seatpost section still attached.............
A little cutting, welding, and tweaking and I got the main frame complete. The rear cargo rack is almost done but I still need to build the platform.................
Updates when it's done!
I chopped the frame and saved the seatpost section still attached.............
A little cutting, welding, and tweaking and I got the main frame complete. The rear cargo rack is almost done but I still need to build the platform.................
Updates when it's done!
02-16-15 | 04:19 PM
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That's pretty clever and economical.
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02-16-15 | 08:15 PM
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Interesting, I'd be interested with a touring/commute sort of a frame with an integrated rack.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
02-18-15 | 07:37 PM
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Slight change in the plans. I found the piece of aluminum diamond plate for the platform and got a 4" U-clamp to attach in the rear, but the main change will be in the rear. Instead of having the rear supports come from the rear of the rack to the axle, those rear bars will be shortened and mounted to the rear unused V-brake mounts. This rack and design is still in progress.This is the crap I do in my spare time. These kind of projects costs nothing except the silence of the voices in my head.
I hear people say "Why not buy a rack on Amazon for $30.00." or something like "You can buy a rack cheaper than your time." but this is what keeps me doing cycling related stuff interesting during the winter months. It's called preparation for some hardcore commuting!
I hear people say "Why not buy a rack on Amazon for $30.00." or something like "You can buy a rack cheaper than your time." but this is what keeps me doing cycling related stuff interesting during the winter months. It's called preparation for some hardcore commuting!
02-19-15 | 09:36 AM
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I see it as an art form. I especially like the commuting forum for the ingenuity of it's members. When I was starting out a few years ago I had an old beat up bike with some home made stuff and it wasn't pretty. I had to bring it for some pro maintenance and when I dropped it off I apologized to the tech for my bike. He was so kind, he shrugged his shoulders and said: "it's a bike"
02-19-15 | 10:25 AM
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Interesting, I'd be interested with a touring/commute sort of a frame with an integrated rack.
a tube like the Frame itself formed the spine of the rear Rack .
02-19-15 | 02:39 PM
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commuter and barbarian
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...This is the crap I do in my spare time. These kind of projects costs nothing except the silence of the voices in my head.
I hear people say "Why not buy a rack on Amazon for $30.00." or something like "You can buy a rack cheaper than your time." but this is what keeps me doing cycling related stuff interesting during the winter months. It's called preparation for some hardcore commuting!
I hear people say "Why not buy a rack on Amazon for $30.00." or something like "You can buy a rack cheaper than your time." but this is what keeps me doing cycling related stuff interesting during the winter months. It's called preparation for some hardcore commuting!
Do they also suggest what you should do with the time you save by going the $30 Amazon route?
I think what you're doing is great. Not all of us could.
02-19-15 | 05:15 PM
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I found the piece of aluminum diamond plate I needed in the scrap pile and did a rough cut so you all get the general idea.............
Updates later!
Updates later!
04-16-15 | 02:26 PM
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Is the middle of the seatstay strong enough to take a load without risk of damaging the frame? I ask because most racks attach at the dropout rather than the middle of the tube. Lots of force on that point, particularly with a load on the rack going over bumps, and the extra leverage from the overhang.
04-16-15 | 05:04 PM
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04-16-15 | 05:27 PM
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Is the middle of the seatstay strong enough to take a load without risk of damaging the frame? I ask because most racks attach at the dropout rather than the middle of the tube. Lots of force on that point, particularly with a load on the rack going over bumps, and the extra leverage from the overhang.