L.T.G Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 My 6Fattie's wheels don't fit in the grooves of my Thule bike rack. The wheel rests on top of the "wheel holder" (don't know what to call it) so isn't flush as can been seen here. I can rest it on the "wheel holder" but that's not safe and I've cracked one already.These racks were made in a time when there weren't that many plus size wheeled bikes around.I have one of these side view any suggestions of what to do or what anyone with a similar problem has done to so sort it out?
quintonb Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Cheapest would be to let some air out of the tyre so that it can "nest" in the wheel holder.Only down side is you have to inflate your wheels every time you take the bike off the rack.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 A hairdryer and some patience. Soften the plastic, bend it slightly and hold it in the desired position until it cools.
BaGearA Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 A hairdryer and some patience. Soften the plastic, bend it slightly and hold it in the desired position until it cools. This ^^^^ Macgyver would be very proud
Theunissa Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 I know on my dads rack there is a nut at the bottom you can loosen and slide it left and right. Maybe yours cN slide? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
L.T.G Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 I know on my dads rack there is a nut at the bottom you can loosen and slide it left and right. Maybe yours cN slide? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThey can slide, left and right.. but that won't make it wider... so far Myles is getting chicken dinner
Mamil Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 I recall reading somewhere that thule makes a wheel rest jobbie for the fatties
seven Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/accessories/thule-fat-tire-kit-919-_-1684677
Theunissa Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 They can slide, left and right.. but that won't make it wider... so far Myles is getting chicken dinner apologies i misread your post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
L.T.G Posted March 18, 2017 Author Posted March 18, 2017 https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/accessories/thule-fat-tire-kit-919-_-1684677Thanks seven I'll get hold of the local agents.If they have stock, you'll just have pinched Myles' dinner....(sorry Myles)
Malpiet Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 A hairdryer and some patience. Soften the plastic, bend it slightly and hold it in the desired position until it cools.Dont think a hairdryer is going to work that plastic is fairly hard, however a heat gun will work a lot quicker????
L.T.G Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/accessories/thule-fat-tire-kit-919-_-1684677 Dont think a hairdryer is going to work that plastic is fairly hard, however a heat gun will work a lot quickerWill have to try thisLocal Thule agents don't do the adapter shown above
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