Just for the curious, here is what Allygn said about the rack which started the thread:
This is possible but requires an advanced installation with bending and drilling of the stays. You may need some extra spacers (which can be included from us). Please have a look at the pictures of this Fern Rando bike... https://www.fern-fahrraeder.de/arbeiten/chacha-rando-650b On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 4:25:34 PM UTC-7 abraham nussbaum wrote: > It sold before I could buy, but am thinking about trying this one: > > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPSFG43/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_simp_item_image > > Great price for Nitto. > > On Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:59:55 AM UTC-7 abraham nussbaum wrote: > >> Thanks, Bill! Dropped him an email.... >> >> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:14:29 PM UTC-7 Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >>> Skip outed one on Craigslist for only $100 over on the internet-bob >>> group. >>> >>> Bill Lindsay >>> El Cerrito, CA >>> >>> On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:59:47 PM UTC-8 abraham nussbaum wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, all, for the great advice. Eager for the build-- it's a dream >>>> frame. >>>> >>>> I emailed Gramm and will let you know if I hear back. >>>> >>>> Put that VO rack on the maybe list. >>>> >>>> Also: anyone holding a Rene Herse M-13 with the light mount they want >>>> to sell? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:36:27 PM UTC-7 brizbarn wrote: >>>> >>>>> Have you emailed Gramm about the canti stud mounting option? I >>>>> imagine the rack might come with a separate set of struts for mounting to >>>>> canti brake bosses. Maybe they just don't have pics of the canti >>>>> mounting >>>>> setup on their website. >>>>> >>>>> I have a velo orange rando front rack that is mounted to Riv appaloosa >>>>> canti brake bosses, but the VO rack has that built in specific canit >>>>> brake >>>>> mounting point. I just used a couple of chainring hardware pieces to act >>>>> as spacers/washers, no need for special bolts, just use the bolts that >>>>> come >>>>> with your brakes. >>>>> >>>>> Something like this VO has the built in decaleur for a rando bag, >>>>> which keeps bag mounting simple, with less worry about getting the height >>>>> correct on a regular decaleur. - >>>>> https://velo-orange.com/collections/front-racks/products/rando-front-rack-with-integrated-decaleur-cantilever >>>>> Might not be what you're looking for, but it's another option. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM Bob <rcook...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Wow, Abraham—that's a beautiful bicycle. Mark's work is stunning. >>>>>> Depending on measurements, I'm sure you could make a RH rack work. Yes, >>>>>> they're spendy, but man, they are really, really nice. I have a UD-1 on >>>>>> a >>>>>> bike and I'm glad I do. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Bob >>>>>> On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:28:05 PM UTC-7 abraham nussbaum >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, all. I agree that it seems unlikely to work and, potentially >>>>>>> dangerous. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I got interested in it because Russ from PLP ran a video about how >>>>>>> much I liked the rack/bag they make. I checked it out and saw that >>>>>>> claim, >>>>>>> but I could not see how it mounted to cantis. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A quick search of this forum turned up an old post and I decided to >>>>>>> see if folks were still reading. As always, this list is populated by >>>>>>> smart, thoughtful folks. Thank you! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> For context, I picked up a beautiful Nobillette rando that does not >>>>>>> have midrack fender mounts. (It was someone else's custom-- I would >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> ordered them if it was my build.) It's a rando frame and I would love >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> run a rando bag, but a) dislike running a rack to the low mount and b) >>>>>>> am >>>>>>> searching for something less spendy than the Rene Herse UD-2. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for the advice: >>>>>>> -be careful tightening those adapters >>>>>>> -keep a care spare of struts >>>>>>> -be a master strut bender >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Or.... go without a front rack. I'll also consider a small bag >>>>>>> support.... or any other smart ideas from this board. Thanks! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:18:48 AM UTC-7 Minh wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have to say the bending prowess or bravery in this thread is >>>>>>>> strong, both installation modifications look great. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:32:02 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I forced this Rene Herse UD-2 canti rack onto my 26” Atlantis by >>>>>>>>> bending the adjustable struts. I had a backup pair in case I >>>>>>>>> butchered the >>>>>>>>> job, but it worked pretty perfectly. I’m also using the Paul rack >>>>>>>>> adapters. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in >>>>>> the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/5vaYvN-5P0Q/unsubscribe >>>>>> . >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/455c3eec-4db1-4e6d-ba45-791a11cf8da6n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/455c3eec-4db1-4e6d-ba45-791a11cf8da6n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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