Nicole: Check the rack struts where they attach the rack. I also have the Nitto big back rack & have noticed those can loosen up. It's not much but can allow enough play in the rack for it to move around. My guess is a bike is more sensitive to weight on top of the rack than on the sides.
dougP On Sep 5, 4:03 am, NME <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > Sorry to bring up a well-discussed topic, but after reading through > the history of threads, I'm still not sure what to try. I've had my > Hilsen for about five months now, and I've always ridden with > Sackville TourSacks (the rear panniers) mounted on a Nitto Big Back > Rack. I've got less to carry on my commute now, so I took off the > panniers and decided just to strap my bag to the rack. The problem is > that I get a consistent low-speed shimmy when trying to ride no- > handed, which had never happened with the panniers. > > I'm not sure what info is relevant, so I'll give you what I know, just > in case: > > -- Me (135 lbs with shoes) > -- 55 cm. Hilsen, 33mm Jack Browns, SKS fenders, Nitto Campee Big Back > Rack. > -- U-Lock > -- Messenger Bag: 10 lbs of macbook, power cord, wallet and phone. > Smallish canvas bag, but extends 2" over each side of the rack. > -- Two bungees to strap down the bag. > > What I've tried: > > -- strapping the bag every which way, moving it forward and backward, > turning it sideways, multiple bungees to lock it down. > -- tightening the rack attachments. > -- changing the tire pressure > -- a lighter load. A 5lb bag (leather purse/wallet/phone/u-lock) > *doesn't* shimmy. > > I'm glad the bike handles so well with the occasional 50 pounds of > books and groceries in the panniers, but it would be a real shame if > it couldn't handle 10 pounds on the rack. > > Has anyone actually had luck tightening the headset? > Any other suggestions? > > Thanks for your advice! > Nicole -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
