Hi all,
I just installed this Ortlieb Rack Three on my bike and noticed that it is angled downwards. I maybe thought it should sit flush with the ground. Did I install it wrong? Id it fine to leave it this way? Thanks in advance!
by Minimum-Plate9627
4 Comments
No it should be level. Get longer stays.
I think you would want that more level. It will help with overall weight balance and stability, and keep a rack mounted rear light from blinding people behind you.
In order to achieve that you will need longer stays between the rack and the mounts on the seatpost. Possibly with some bend / angle to account for the low mounting pont. Those are often available as spares if they are not included in the original packaging. Pretty easy to fix.
Damn ortlieb doesnt make longer struts. Annoying.
Other than longer stays, as mentioned, you might try mounting the rack on the upper eyelets above the rear hub. There should be two sets of holes there – one for a rack and another for a fender. The upper one is a little closer to the seat, and maay give you enuf forward to level that out. Otherwise, longer stays, and if those don’t exist, different rack. You want the rack level.
BTW, nice M4C! I tour on an older one and it’s great!