Mounting bottle cages on carbon forks

[Yellow Saddle]

Ahhaa! This one looks like it could do the job nicely: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/vo-pass-hunter-rack.html

Thanks very much for the info.

With one of these you don't even need a special bicycle pannier. You can just park a Tupperware there and secure it with bungees. I'm still looking for something similar for a caliper brake bike. Then I'll just ditch the Topeak bracket and plonk the box on top of the carrier instead. Much more secure.

 

[Ootini]

With one of these you don't even need a special bicycle pannier. You can just park a Tupperware there and secure it with bungees. I'm still looking for something similar for a caliper brake bike. Then I'll just ditch the Topeak bracket and plonk the box on top of the carrier instead. Much more secure.

Seen this one? Even cheaper: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/alloy-front-carrier-cantilever-boss-mounting-black-alloy-prod14021/

 

[KneesUp]

Or a tenner off eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Cycli...448?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19e60646e8 for example.

 

[Ootini]

Cheers! Am I correct in thinking that the cantilever fitting, would be OK with mini v-brakes?

 

[Ootini]

£4.95 if you go direct to their site: http://bargaincycle.co.uk/products/bicycle-front-bracket

 

[KneesUp]

Cheers! Am I correct in thinking that the cantilever fitting, would be OK with mini v-brakes?

I think the distance from mount to rim is the same as V brakes, isn't it? So it should be fine.

Are your carbon fork brake canti mounts designed for load in the vertical plane though? I'd do it with a steel fork - not sure with carbon though. I guess there will be a huge margin for error in the design though?

 

[Ootini]

I think the distance from mount to rim is the same as V brakes, isn't it? So it should be fine.

Are your carbon fork brake canti mounts designed for load in the vertical plane though? I'd do it with a steel fork - not sure with carbon though. I guess there will be a huge margin for error in the design though?

I'm not 100% sure, but for £7 posted I'll find out. Based on the size of the rack it's not going to be a game changer, I won't be able to fit a huge amount on it. Probably just strap half of the tent to it. So a maximum standing load of 1.5kg I think. It's obvious from the site it's mass produced Chinese kit, but if I'm not asking much of it, hopefully it will solve a headache for me.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Cheers! Am I correct in thinking that the cantilever fitting, would be OK with mini v-brakes?

Yup, one and the same mount. Now will someone please find me one that mounts with caliper brakes?

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I think the distance from mount to rim is the same as V brakes, isn't it? So it should be fine.

Are your carbon fork brake canti mounts designed for load in the vertical plane though? I'd do it with a steel fork - not sure with carbon though. I guess there will be a huge margin for error in the design though?

The load is exactly the same for both applications, brake and load. Nevertheless, lots of margin for error there.

 

[Ootini]

The chinese rack has arrived, here's the write up: https://bikepackingonabudget.wordpress.com/