I have built it like this for several reasons.
I built it while having 2.1" tyres on it.
I have made a similar rack for a friend and his mudguards hit the rack when road is rough.
I have no idea... Good point, my next one will be a bit lower ;-)
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I have built it like this for several reasons.
I built it while having 2.1" tyres on it.
I have made a similar rack for a friend and his mudguards hit the rack when road is rough.
I have no idea... Good point, my next one will be a bit lower ;-)