Hey bikes,
I just bought a used Specialized pizza rack for my Salsa Marrakesh and it did not come with attachment hardware. I had no issues with the two mounting points on the sides of the fork, but I’m trying to figure out the third mounting point at the top of the fork. The holes in the front and back of the fork aren’t threaded so I’m guessing I’ll need to run a long bolt through the holes? Won’t a bolt with washers beat up the paint job quite a bit? What diameter of bolt will I need?
I’m surprised at how little info I can find about this process and the parts required, so any advice in this regard would be appreciated. As you can see I currently have a zip tie running through this mount which feels rather sketchy (though weirdly some guy on YouTube says he’s ridden countless miles without ANY top mount installed). Thanks!
by mrgnsphere
4 Comments
Yep. Bolt, 3 washers, and self lock nut.
There’s no hard and fast rule for the hardware at the fork crown, but If it’s mounted firm, there shouldn’t be a lot of bouncing around to mar the paint. If you’re concerned you can get a little rubber or cork washer (Or make one from some old inner tube) and sandwich it in.
You could wrap tape around the bottom of the fork to keep the bolt/washers from chipping the paint.
One thing I would recommend is to get a socket cap bolt and a wing nut instead of a normal bolt and nut so you don’t need a wrench when it inevitably comes loose at the most inconvenient time.