Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)THE BAD:
The mounting hardware isn't metric which necessitates additional tools to be carried for adjustment.Not realizing this at first I installed the rack with my metric allen wrench multitool and ended up with stripped heads and a poorly tightened rack.This was a giant disaster as the damn thing almost shook itself apart and the bike along with it the first tour out.
THE FIX:
I managed to retighten the bolts temporarily and finish the remaining 400 miles of my trip.When I got home I replaced all the hardware with larger, metric bolts and added washers in a few places.I tightened the bejeezus out of all the bolts and used threadlock where necessary.The result is a much more competent rack that doesn't sway anywhere near as much.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Still not the best for self supported touring.My old blackburn expedition rack was much stiffer and well worth the extra ten bucks.
LESSON LEARNED:
Heavier racks are worth the extra few bucks.The sway in these cheapies can only be reduced to marginally acceptable levels.
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Product Description:
The Blackburn XR-1 Cross Bike Rack fits easily over 700cc tires and gives you a place to stash your loot after a downtown shopping spree. This rack also acts as a fender for wet riding conditions, so you don?t have to worry about getting a mud streak up your back either.
Product Features
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 612g
Recommended Use: Strapping goodies to your bike
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
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