Front rack advice (porter/pizza style)

[JAGI410]

https://www.somafab.com/archives/pro...eur-rack-black

Use that and p-clamps, or modify to attach to canti studs.

[mwynne]

Originally Posted by scopes

Mark (wzrd) would definitely be game. Mad-scientist

He's on board - dropped the front end off today. Going to try and extend/shape the strut to clear the fork and mount to the outside of the dropouts with a proper QR sized eyelet. If that doesn't end up seeming feasible, will go for brazing mounts to the fork. Probably a couple weeks, but the dad-mobile is well underway!

[chrismoustache]

Sounds like the right choice.

FWIW, I have an M12 with a Wald basket and have routinely carried cases of beer with no problemo.

[mwynne]

Annnnd problem solved (paint match or clear coast to be added still). Now debating adding a basket!

[ryker]

Good to have a wzrd on speed dial. :-)

[dirttorpedo]

Baskets are great.

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[xnetter]

Originally Posted by mwynne

Annnnd problem solved (paint match or clear coast to be added still). Now debating adding a basket!

I used to have that same Half-Rack years ago - garbage product IMO. Glad you are improving it. You should have Wildwood braze the upper mounts too or fabricate a new yoke so you can get rid of those ridiculous P-clamps

KJ

[mwynne]

Originally Posted by xnetter

I used to have that same Half-Rack years ago - garbage product IMO. Glad you are improving it. You should have Wildwood braze the upper mounts too or fabricate a new yoke so you can get rid of those ridiculous P-clamps

Yeah, it definitely feels like a V1 type of item. And to be fair, the current version seems much better - adjustable, modular, etc.

I hadn't even thought about trying to re-fab the crown mount, hmmm. Maybe on a future pass!

[xnetter]

[QUOTE=mwynne;2926359]

Originally Posted by xnetter

I used to have that same Half-Rack years ago - garbage product IMO. Glad you are improving it. You should have Wildwood braze the upper mounts too or fabricate a new yoke so you can get rid of those ridiculous P-clamps /QUOTE]

Yeah, it definitely feels like a V1 type of item. And to be fair, the current version seems much better - adjustable, modular, etc.

I hadn't even thought about trying to re-fab the crown mount, hmmm. Maybe on a future pass!

Well improving/safety-ifying the drop-out situation like you have done is the main thing! Looks great.

How do you like working with Wildwood? I've thought about approaching him about a custom stem. His work looks pretty clean.

KJ

[mwynne]

[QUOTE=xnetter;2926389]

Originally Posted by mwynne

Well improving/safety-ifying the drop-out situation like you have done is the main thing! Looks great.

How do you like working with Wildwood? I've thought about approaching him about a custom stem. His work looks pretty clean.

KJ

This is with WZRD (https://www.instagram.com/wzrd.bikes/), not Wildwood. He's been fantastic and helpful though!

[unterhausen]

I didn't notice the crown piece was held on by p clamps, that definitely would be something to change. I would be nice if the whole rack was lowered too, although you would have to be careful to keep it so it doesn't interfere with the brake straddle cable.

[xeladragon]

Is it possible to mount the Nitto M12 or something similar without a drilled fork crown? I have canti bosses... That's it.

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by xeladragon

Is it possible to mount the Nitto M12 or something similar without a drilled fork crown? I have canti bosses... That's it.

There's a way to finagle it. Post a picture.
Have you tried using p-clamps?

[unterhausen]

It seems to me that there are racks that have the top mount at the canti bosses and struts that go to the dropouts. Are you looking for a rando rack?

[xeladragon]

Originally Posted by unterhausen

Are you looking for a rando rack?

I guess so? Something I can put a bag on or tie a basket to when I want to carry around something that doesn't fit well in a backpack.