Beesboer Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I recently bought my first carbon bike and read that I should not transport the bike on a carrier where it hangs from the top tube. Seeing I had an aluminium frame bike before this was not an issue. My question now is this. Is there an impact to the bike if I put it on the old carrier where it hangs or should I now also get a carrier where it stands on the rack? The problem with this though is that it's not easy to get a carrier where you can get 4 bikes standing and I need it when I go on holiday (wife and 2 brats have mountain bikes). Views please.
The_Break Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) Carbon does not react well to torsion. As hangin it off of a clamp on the top tube with no lower support the tob tube will experience a large amount of torsion in this area. I would not suggest you transport your bike like this. Similar to why carbon fork and seat post manufacturers do not suggest you twist clamped or tight components to adjust. Rather spend the money on a proper bike rack even if it means havingonly 2-3 spaces. Edited January 11, 2011 by The_Break
Tumbleweed Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 There is an "adaptor" which hangs from a bike caddy and kinda cradles the bike. That should sort you. Holdfast and Buzz do relatively affordable four-bike "ride-on" carriers.
Beesboer Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 There is an "adaptor" which hangs from a bike caddy and kinda cradles the bike. That should sort you. Holdfast and Buzz do relatively affordable four-bike "ride-on" carriers. Thanks. I will search for them.
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