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    Any qualms with how I’ve installed this Obento rack before I cut the struts?

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    2. jzwinck on

      Does your fork have eyelets down near the hub?

      Can you do something different with the strut attaching the rack to the fork, so the rack sits lower?

    3. Active_Ad_5322 on

      i agree that it seems a bit high. The crown race arm can be flipped, but it can also be flattened. We use the bench top vise to flatten and/or bend that arm all the time. It can take a couple of bends without compromising the alloy.

      If you are hesitant to manipulate that arm, you can always replace it with another one.

      But yeah that rack should come down at least half that distance, You will still have plenty of room for a larger tire. The lower position not only balances better, but will keep larger items away from your drop bar shifters

      For now, keep it at that height, You can alway lower it later and cut off more material. If you cut low now and want it higher you will have to buy new struts.

    4. TheStrongLook on

      Looks great to me. I’ve been looking for a fork very similar to this. When I google, I can’t find this one. Where did you get it from?

    7. HansOlough on

      Is that a carbon fork? Are you sure it’s built for a rack like that and not just fenders and cages? 

    9. 2wheelsThx on

      What do you plan to put on it? If anything heavier than ~3lb, it seems like it’d be wobbly at that height and placement. I’d definitely go lower and closer to the fork crown, but TBH that whole set-up looks like it’d be wobbly with any weight on it.

    10. whatcolourisgreen on

      Only drop it if needed. It’s a bag support so make sure it supports a bag. I have a bunch of cool front racks that sit so low that they don’t support my bag.

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