The possible problem with a design that clamps the stay struts underneath the platform is that this might crowd the tire even if the platform itself does not. If the strut clamping hardware can clear a 29" tire, fender and 1/2" of air between them, it would go on my very short list.
On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Michael_S <[email protected]> wrote: > I'd like the answer to that as well. I found this steel rack that looks > promising. > > http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=146_240&products_id=10894&zenid=018... > > Looks like it would work. > > ~mike > > On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:12:53 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> I've got a cheap aluminum rack designed with adjustable struts to >> clear 29er tires and disk brakes; "Sunlite" is embossed on the rack >> platform thus guaranteeing that it was made in Taiwan. I suppose this >> is adequate -- it is rated to 50 lb -- but I wonder if there exist >> nicer, chromo racks that will clear 29er tires and fenders; the strut >> would have to measure ~14.5"/37 cm from center of eyelet to underside >> of platform; perhaps half an inch of fudge factor. >> >> (FWIW, the adjustable struts have, I guesstimate, another 2" of >> extension available -- would clear a Pugsley, etc.) >> >> The Tubus Logo would have been fine except for Tubus's unfortunate >> under-platform strut clamps that crowd tire clearance. >> >> Exist there off the shelf racks with 50 lb capacity that have such >> clearance? I'd pair it with a Tubus Tara. >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> >> ------------------------- >> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM >> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> ------------------------- >> >> A billion stars go spinning through the night >> Blazing high above your head; >> But in you is the Presence that will be >> When all the stars are dead. >> >> Rainer Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/99GC3ReXFR4J. > 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. -- ------------------------- Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html ------------------------- A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Rainer Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory -- 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.
