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PART 2
Bicycle Car Racks
Section F.
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Types of Car Racks
TYPE OF RACK DESIGN RECOMMENDATION & CAUTIONS
CLAMPS ON TIRES / WHEELS ONLY
This type does not use clamps on any
other part of the frame or fork.
Suitable for both carbon and aluminum frames
This is the best system design because there is no potential
cracking or crushing damage to the frame or fork. Chafing wear
is avoided.
FLOATING FORK MOUNT & REAR
WHEEL TRAY
This design functions exactly as a
quick release on your bike. The rear
wheel is clamped in a tray. No other
clamps are used on any other part of
the frame.
Suitable for both carbon and aluminum frames
Be sure quick release on rack is properly adjusted and tightly
closed.
The Thule Echelon with ETC Equalized Twin Cam is suitable as
it has an axle floating mechanism, like a standard quick
release.
WHEEL CLAMPS & UPRIGHT ARM
CLAMP
In this design, wheels are clamped in
a wheel tray and the bicycle is held
upright by and arm clamping the
downtube.
Do not use on bikes with carbon fiber downtubes.
When clamp is tightened the carbon downtube can be broken.
When clamp is looser, chafing can cause structural wear.
A loose clamp can allow movement and possible chafing
damage. Clean the clamping area to eliminate abrasive
particles, pad the clamping area and properly tighten the
clamp.
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