Buzzrack Refurb Project

[Wedge]

Not really a conventional build project, probably not even a build or a project really, but let me show you my rack.

 

So I recently finished building my bike, including a respray...

On the first trip out I realized that my current hang-on rack was doing some damage to the bike. I needed a new rack urgently. With a baby drinking(and pooing) all our funds away, a shiny new rack from a showroom floor was out of the question.

So I found a decent one, but it was in really bad shape, but hey, it was R500, so it was worth a shot, right?



A few supplies:

 

 

Some elbow grease and a grinder(I shortened the rack to a two bike one instead)

 

All done and believe it or not, the wiring worked perfectly and nothing fell off, so a win in my books.

 

[CAAD4]

Erm Bravo? Good job.

[Pure Savage]

How does the bike stay "UP" against the bar?

[Rocket-Boy]

Personally I like a rack to have one more space than the number of bikes Im loading on it.

That way there is enough gap between them.

Great job though, it looks good as new.

[The Ouzo]

liked your post for the rack, the bike and the car

[Guest]

Well done.... it just shows we are a 'make a plan' bunch! plus you up cycled this item so double win.

[Wedge]

Thanks guys 

 

 

How does the bike stay "UP" against the bar?

I've been looking at a solution for this, at the moment I use a rope strap. But I'd like to get something like this, just not sure where to get one.

[Spoke n Bean]

Thanks guys 

 

 

I've been looking at a solution for this, at the moment I use a rope strap. But I'd like to get something like this, just not sure where to get one.

 

I replaced my Thule one at their store, but it cost more than you paid for the rack, just for the arm...

[Wedge]

I replaced my Thule one at their store, but it cost more than you paid for the rack, just for the arm...

I'm open to all ideas. Might be worth investigating some of the other brands for something similar(and cheaper lol).

[TheBritishTwit]

Thanks guys 

 

 

I've been looking at a solution for this, at the moment I use a rope strap. But I'd like to get something like this, just not sure where to get one.

 

Buzzrack has a similar type of clamp for their other bike racks. I may be cheaper than the Thule ones.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

https://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/flexi-ties-340mm-10pk

 

This is what I use, reusable.

Works well

[Shebeen]

Personally I like a rack to have one more space than the number of bikes Im loading on it.

That way there is enough gap between them.

Great job though, it looks good as new.

ja me too. hard to see exactly but did you really shorten it, or just take the middle position out?

[Wedge]

https://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/flexi-ties-340mm-10pk

 

This is what I use, reusable.

Works well

 

Those look pretty good, I'll pick up a set and give it a go. Thanks

 

I see they have these too, might be a little easier on the frame

https://www.outdoorwarehouse.co.za/product/flexi-tie-5-in-1-set-one-of-each-size-per-pack/6508

 

 

ja me too. hard to see exactly but did you really shorten it, or just take the middle position out?

Yup it was cut shorter, 99% of the time its just my bike on it, so not too worried about the spacing

[slickjay007]

I'm open to all ideas. Might be worth investigating some of the other brands for something similar(and cheaper lol).

 

I used to use these and they worked pretty well until the velcro eventually wears... R300 at Cyclelab

[Wedge]

Awesome, I didn't even think of those, thanks @slickjay007


Thanks for all the advice guys, gotta love Bikehub

[Eddy Gordo]

My bike is slightly too long for my thule platform rack. When I do use it, I make use of a racthet strap. Over the top tube thru, thru the pedals and hooks onto the platform. Once the strap is tensioned, the bike aint moving.