Front rack question
08-07-22, 07:04 PM
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Front rack question
I scored a vintage Jim blackbun front rack, the kind that wraps around the fork, and I’m wondering how many washers should I use.
bolt, washer, rack, washer, fork, washer, nut?
bolt, washer, rack, washer, fork, washer, nut?
08-07-22, 07:17 PM
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Stainless washer between rack and frame, stainless locking washer between stainless bolt and rack.
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Btw those are very cool racks.
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Use a saddle washer instead of flat washers. It makes for a flatter, better mount.
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Use a saddle washer instead of flat washers. It makes for a flatter, better mount.
08-07-22, 11:39 PM
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That's a steal. You may find that rack won't fit on some bikes and it is a pain to install but once installed it's very secure. I've carried loaded panniers on one.
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I have one on my Miyata, at the crown I just have a bolt, washer and nylox nut, at the tips I have a spacer for clearance and bolts. It works good, it has not come loose. I built this up a couple f years ago.
