Mid-Fork Eyelets and Front Racks
02-24-12 | 12:25 PM
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I have this one, never had a problem, very stable.
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02-24-12 | 01:52 PM
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Cordo, found in thrift store for 3 dollars each. Very durable. Got two of them. One lined up great with the side eyelets on Oldest Son's Cannondale. Second one fit on Youngest Son's Peugeot Rimini with the supplied fittings.
02-24-12 | 02:15 PM
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Wow, $3? That's amazing. Great find.
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02-24-12 | 02:42 PM
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+1, that's a killer score!
The problem with the Axiom and Blackburn is that the upper mount tab has a horizontal slot, and it's well above the mid-blade eyelets. The Jandd works without adapters because the tab has a vertical slot, so it lines up with the eyelet at some point. The vertical slot type rack won't work with u-bolt adapters, but the Tubus mid-fork adapters will work with those racks.
I was surprised to learn about this when I picked up this rack (forgot the brand) for my Schwinn, the horizontal slot is about 2 inches too high. The rack needs the adapters on two other touring bikes I've tried.
The u-clamps are used when there aren't mid-fork eyelets.
The mid-fork eyelets are typically in a fairly standard location and all the rack manufacturers know about them.
Maybe, the positioning of the eyelets on your bike isn't standard.
The Axium rack should work with them too.
The mid-fork eyelets are typically in a fairly standard location and all the rack manufacturers know about them.
Maybe, the positioning of the eyelets on your bike isn't standard.
The Axium rack should work with them too.
I was surprised to learn about this when I picked up this rack (forgot the brand) for my Schwinn, the horizontal slot is about 2 inches too high. The rack needs the adapters on two other touring bikes I've tried.
02-24-12 | 05:11 PM
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The problem with the Axiom and Blackburn is that the upper mount tab has a horizontal slot, and it's well above the mid-blade eyelets. The Jandd works without adapters because the tab has a vertical slot, so it lines up with the eyelet at some point. The vertical slot type rack won't work with u-bolt adapters, but the Tubus mid-fork adapters will work with those racks.
I was surprised to learn about this when I picked up this rack (forgot the brand) for my Schwinn, the horizontal slot is about 2 inches too high. The rack needs the adapters on two other touring bikes I've tried.
I was surprised to learn about this when I picked up this rack (forgot the brand) for my Schwinn, the horizontal slot is about 2 inches too high. The rack needs the adapters on two other touring bikes I've tried.
Maybe, there are two standard positions for the eyelets.
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02-24-12 | 05:21 PM
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The 2 slots were for their U bracket mount, on Jim Blackburn's original
but its rare that anyone figured out how to mount them properly.
seems a literacy problem , or was it a tech writing problem?
but its rare that anyone figured out how to mount them properly.
seems a literacy problem , or was it a tech writing problem?
02-24-12 | 11:54 PM
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11-29-12 | 04:54 PM
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I have the jannd extreme rack, which is awesome and allows a platform and low panniers on the front. It comes with P-clamps, but can use mid-fork eyelets if you have them instead.
Lots of mobility in mount choice options as you can slide the hardware up and down wherever to match your eyelet/clamp location. Just a great rack, but it's super heavy. Not enough to notice in your steering (until you load it up), but it definitely makes the fork flop a lot more when you're not moving even unloaded.
Lots of mobility in mount choice options as you can slide the hardware up and down wherever to match your eyelet/clamp location. Just a great rack, but it's super heavy. Not enough to notice in your steering (until you load it up), but it definitely makes the fork flop a lot more when you're not moving even unloaded.
11-29-12 | 05:20 PM
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If the mid-fork eyelets aren't commonly used for racks, what are they used for?
fittings for Mudguard struts, particularly useful on the left side if you have disc Brakes,
And the fitting of short 1" tube to Mount your Battery Headlights down there
11-29-12 | 07:54 PM
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Just remember that you get what you pay for. Virtually all inexpensive racks are made of aluminum. They will do OK on smooth roads and with lighter loads. For commuting, they're great. If they ever break down in the middle of nowhere while touring, however, you may have to stop your trip or figure out a way to carry your front panniers until you get a replacement. They cannot be fixed (welded) like you can with a steel rack. These racks a good way to get into touring though but if you already "paid a premium" for your bike, try to find something made of steel. I simply can't find a new inexpensive low-rider front rack made of steel for you. 
Maybe someone here has some ideas.
Maybe someone here has some ideas.There is a reason that the Bruce Gordon and Tubus racks are as expensive as they are; making them is tough. It takes a lot of skill and the right tools.
11-29-12 | 08:20 PM
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It depends on how you set it up. It rubbed for a while when turned extremely, but then I adjusted the angle slightly and it stopped. It's an old 26" mongoose (pre-walgoose mongoose) mtb frame that I've put drop bars on. I think it depends on the frame.
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11-30-12 | 12:02 AM
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I have the jannd extreme rack, which is awesome and allows a platform and low panniers on the front. It comes with P-clamps, but can use mid-fork eyelets if you have them instead.
Lots of mobility in mount choice options as you can slide the hardware up and down wherever to match your eyelet/clamp location. Just a great rack, but it's super heavy. Not enough to notice in your steering (until you load it up), but it definitely makes the fork flop a lot more when you're not moving even unloaded.
Lots of mobility in mount choice options as you can slide the hardware up and down wherever to match your eyelet/clamp location. Just a great rack, but it's super heavy. Not enough to notice in your steering (until you load it up), but it definitely makes the fork flop a lot more when you're not moving even unloaded.
