Lowrider rack question
10-11-04, 04:47 PM
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Lowrider rack question
I recently bought a "grab bag" of touring stuff off of ebay-a front & rear rack, 3 sets of panniers, and some other goodies. It was hard to tell what I was getting from the photos. The front rack ended up being a blackburn "custom" lowrider. I believe it is the type for mid-fork braze-ons. At least it has 2 arms on the top of the rack. Unfortunately, my bike does not have mid-fork braze-ons. Has anyone ever modified one of these racks to work on a regular fork? Is it even worth the bother? Or do I just resell it on ebay and buy the type that clamps on the fork? I'd like to hear your ideas. Thanks, Yeti
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There is a pair U-bolts in the box to attach the upper part of the rack around the fork.
Don't do that, however, if you have a carbon fork (or check with LBS first). But the U-bolt is perfect for steel or aluminium.
P.S. If you doN't have the bolts, your favourite hardware should have some.
Don't do that, however, if you have a carbon fork (or check with LBS first). But the U-bolt is perfect for steel or aluminium.
P.S. If you doN't have the bolts, your favourite hardware should have some.
10-11-04, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Michel Gagnon
There is a pair U-bolts in the box to attach the upper part of the rack around the fork.
Don't do that, however, if you have a carbon fork (or check with LBS first). But the U-bolt is perfect for steel or aluminium.
P.S. If you doN't have the bolts, your favourite hardware should have some.
Don't do that, however, if you have a carbon fork (or check with LBS first). But the U-bolt is perfect for steel or aluminium.
P.S. If you doN't have the bolts, your favourite hardware should have some.
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Do you have the ability to post a photo? Hard to give an answer without seeing on. I have the above mentioned model with the u-bolts, and I know that the blackburn custom is considered to be one of two models. If you can take a photo, post with all parts incuded too...
10-12-04, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tourbike
Do you have the ability to post a photo? Hard to give an answer without seeing on. I have the above mentioned model with the u-bolts, and I know that the blackburn custom is considered to be one of two models. If you can take a photo, post with all parts incuded too...
If that link doesn't work, try this one:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7107329848
The only difference between the above rack and mine is that (on mine) the two arms on top are drilled so it can be attached by braze-on bolts. Otherwise, it is identical.
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Yep, sorry, it looks extremely difficult to attach these without mid-fork braze-ons, if not impossible. Anyway, I'm not sure this is such a good design for a loaded front. The one I have has an arm extending over the wheel, connecting the two rack pieces and adding more stability when loaded ie. less movement when turning a loaded front wheel. It has u-lock clamps that fit very snugly, and although I was initially hestitant about using a Blackburn rack for heavily loaded touring, it hasn't let me down yet, 1 1/2 years later...
Here is a review of the same...
https://www.epinions.com/pr-Bike_Part...ider_Rack_FL-1
I think you should just sell/trade the one you have for this one, much better...
Here is a review of the same...
https://www.epinions.com/pr-Bike_Part...ider_Rack_FL-1
I think you should just sell/trade the one you have for this one, much better...
