Re: [CR]? re: problem with custom touring frame

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:35:53 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]? re: problem with custom touring frame
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rodk3d@comcast.net wrote:
> I ordered a custom touring frame from a prominent CR framebuilder.
> I'm now in the process of building it up and she's close to being
> done. However, after hanging the calipers on the frame I notice that
> there is no way the strap from the rear rack that connects to the
> frame will work. The strap will literally be going right thru the
> cable adjuster on the caliper arm where the brake cable goes in. The
> rack bosses are on the outside of the stays, and it looks like they
> should have been on the inside. The frame is powdercoated.

What kind of rack are you using? Was the builder aware that you intended to use this rack?

Depending on the rack, your best option may be to bend the supports to reach the outside rather than inside of the stays. This can usually be done in an esthetically pleasing manner if you're careful.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA