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I'm getting a nice new bike with a carbon fiber frame. Is there any
possibility of damaging the frame by carrying it on a trunk mounted
rack?
possibility of damaging the frame by carrying it on a trunk mounted
rack?
Joel Mayes said:On 2008-02-16, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm getting a nice new bike with a carbon fiber frame. Is there any
> possibility of damaging the frame by carrying it on a trunk mounted
> rack?
I wouldn't do this myself. Particularly after chatting with my local
frame repairer last week. He's seen over twenty frames (CF and light
weight alloy) since xmas with top tubes damaged by such racks.
[email protected] said:On Feb 16, 2:09 am, dabac <dabac.34v...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> Joel Mayes Wrote:
>
> > On 2008-02-16, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > I'm getting a nice new bike with a carbon fiber frame. Is there any
> > > possibility of damaging the frame by carrying it on a trunk mounted
> > > rack?
>
> > I wouldn't do this myself. Particularly after chatting with my local
> > frame repairer last week. He's seen over twenty frames (CF and light
> > weight alloy) since xmas with top tubes damaged by such racks.
>
> But not all racks are created equal. Some have rather narrow "forks"
> (1/2" or so) that carry the bikes, some have thick (but circular)
> padding and there's even one model that's got concave cutouts for the
> top tube to rest in. Something like the last two coupled with a sensible
> strap down tension really shouldn't pose a risk for the frame. But if
> the OP feels that this is still a concern it shouldn't be too much
> trouble to improvise some padding to distribute the load way beyond
> what's structurally required.
>
> --
> dabac
The particular rack is a Saris trunk rack.
http://www.saris.com/p-299-bones-3-bike.aspx
I may cut a few squares of cloth from a towel for added protection or
something like that.
Ultimately, I'll probably get a roof rack so I can sleep at nights.
My new bike is worth more than my car, which shows I have my
priorities in order.
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