Rack rash
04-01-21, 06:25 PM
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Rack rash
Considered putting this in the mechanics thread, but figured I'd start here. Just grabbed my bike off the hitch rack and realized it'd came loose from the straps and has been rubbing up against my wife's bike for the last 4 hours. All the way down to the aluminum. Sad clown. Anyone know how this could be fixed? Or at least covered to prevent further damage? Was thinking of a couple coats of clear would do the trick, just to seal it up, followed by a covering of some sort, even if it's just wrapped in electrical tape. Obviously not the pro way to go, but that's all I got at the moment.
04-01-21, 06:34 PM
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04-01-21, 09:47 PM
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Oh good call. We'll be on the road for a couple months so it definetly has the potential to keep happening. I might need to invest in some foam for protection and then a more permanent repair down the line.
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Many new bikes come packed with tubes of closed cell foam on the frame. You don't want to know how much of that stuff goes to land fills. However those tubes make very good frame protectors. I keep a stock at home. So, stop at an LBS and ask for some to use when your bikes are on your rack. Big box stores and boutique bike shops may not help but local owned shops probably will.
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Some good advice here. Sounds like you might also need a better rack.
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04-02-21, 06:41 AM
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I have found that snap koozies serve a dual purpose. First you can place it on your frame at the touch point when on the rack. Then when you are done riding you can use it to keep your beer cold. WIN/WIN!
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04-02-21, 07:32 PM
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Damn some great advice here guys, thank you! Just found an LBS nearby so I'm going to stop there in the morning and see if they have some packaging. Also might grab some split foam from the nearest lowe's. Still have to figure out a permanent repair, but I think a couple coats of clear might do it.
04-04-21, 07:39 AM
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Considered putting this in the mechanics thread, but figured I'd start here. Just grabbed my bike off the hitch rack and realized it'd came loose from the straps and has been rubbing up against my wife's bike for the last 4 hours. All the way down to the aluminum. Sad clown. Anyone know how this could be fixed? Or at least covered to prevent further damage? Was thinking of a couple coats of clear would do the trick, just to seal it up, followed by a covering of some sort, even if it's just wrapped in electrical tape. Obviously not the pro way to go, but that's all I got at the moment.
