I just ordered one of these (which is back ordered). What hardware does it come with?

read the reviews on the nashbar site, the reviewer discuss the mounting hardware. But since it isn't stated I would assume that there are longer bolts (cheap aluminum as described by reviewers) for the canti brakes and a center strap that mount to the fork crown fender hole.

I'm curious how many folks have cracked their brake mounts by going off curbs with loads not far from the max. amount.

I believe cyclist2000 is right on the hardware. I bought one some time back and I believe I used the longer brake bolts and the center strap. But I also tied it in to my Delta front pannier racks with a couple piece of metal I salvaged from a porch rail. It's pretty strong.

Silly me.

Me too, although I plan on carrying less than 2 lbs.

Nice setup. I'll make a trip to the hardware store once I receive the rack.

I'll only be hauling a sleeping bag that weighs around 2 pds but I'm sure it could handle more. I brazed and tapped the spot where I attached the support pieces under the front of the mini-rack.

That looks really nice, its a nice setup for the suspension fork.

I have one of these on my touring build, and will probably get a couple more for my other bikes. So far mine has lasted 3 years w/o a problem.
It's just nice to have something I can bungee to on the front. (last load was 3 med pizza's in boxes).

Bentley6...I have much the same set up as you on the front, but without the tie-in.
would you post more photos of the connection? Looks like it makes both racks stronger.

I've only got one more pic of it now but I can get a close up later if you're interested. I did repaint the Nashbar rack to match the Delta's. The connector did not have to be twisted but that actually helped get the two racks lined up and even. I said before that I tapped the top bolt of the connector out but actually I just drilled it out and inserted a bolt, washers and nut.

Decent little rack. Put one on my Rob Roy.

If memory serves, the previous comments about mounting hardware are right on.

I had one of these for a couple of years. I got originally because I knew it would work with my suspension fork and that not all racks would. Then I transferred it to my LHT, although it was always the plan that I'd eventually replace it with something beefier now that I wasn't using a suspension fork. I never overloaded it, but as I approached the limit, I did worry that my brakes might suffer. I also bolted my front headlight to the front of the rack, using the hole in the front of the platform. I think that's what did me in. The light wasn't at all heavy, but it did wobble at times, and I think the constant vibration weakened the weld. A few weeks ago the front weld that connects the platform portion to the frame of the rack gave way. I ended up removing it and will soon get a new front rack.

I loved the rack while I had it, but I always wished I could load it up a little more without worrying about it, and I was dissappointed when the weld gave way, so, I'd just say be careful with it. It's a fine rack for the price, but I'd have concerns using it for touring.

Thanks for the info. I plan on loading less than 2 lbs., so I'm not worried about the welds. This will be part of a ultra-light/bike packing setup. If anything, I'm only concerned with crashing and breaking the rack and any bones.

I really like this little rack. I use it instead of the bracket that came with my handlebar bag and attach the bag by wrapping the shoulder strap around the stem. I don't expect the brake bosses breaking to be a problem unless you really badly overload this little rack and ride over some pretty rough stuff. Even then I could see the rack failing first. I have not heard of that happening. Anyone else know of a case where it did?

The hardware that came with it seemed fine to me, but i didn't use the bolts they supplied for the brake bosses since the original bolts on my bike were way long any way. I would think that in most cases the original bolts would be fine and the long ones provided with the rack unnecessary.

Yeah I'm thinking I can use the existing brake bolts.

Looks like that little rack would be the perfect size to strap a 12 pack to! Do you think it could handle it for a few miles?

Definitely

I really like mine -I think it was $15 including shipping. I think you'd have to whack it pretty hard (and then maybe other bike parts would break anyway) before you'd break the bosses. I can't remember if I used the bolts provided to attach to the brake bosses, or if my bolts were long enough already.

While I'm not a big fan of attaching a rack to brake bosses, I think for what it works for -i.e. 5lbs or less -it's fine. Further, I always put the load as close to the steering tube as possible. For the flexibility it offers given the price, I really do like it; it allows me to swap about 5lbs of weight from front to rear to give me a nice balanced bike.

I did a 35 mile test ride this past Saturday almost fully loaded to see how the racks and bike would do. They did great. The sleeping bag on the mini-rack is about 2 pds. and the front panniers weighed about 9 pds. each.

Good to know. Nice setup. I called Nashbar last week and I was told that they were expecting the racks the previous week. So maybe I'll have it in a couple weeks.

I already ordered some radius-type washers for the front/rear. I plan on using two racks. I've seen one mounted on the rear of a 29er and looked good with clearance. Photo(s) soon.

I also plan on making my own bike bags (no panniers).

Finally got the rack yesterday. I am using the included bolt for the brake bridge until I make a trip to the hardware store. Rack is super-sturdy.

I had one on the front of my commuter that didn't hold up. Hope you have better luck with yours.

That's not good. What happened?

Looks kinda hinky to me set up on the rear. Don't know if I'd be willing to trust it set up like that.

Should work much better on the front.

yer doin' it rong.

I just picked up a sunlite branded one of these, leftover from a special order at one of my LBS's. No Hardware. But I rigged up something with hammer and some patience.

It carried my sandals and clothes home from work on Friday. 17 miles of potholed goodness and no problems.