Nitto M12 - bend or return?

Posted on Fri 20th, September 2024

• #1

mind_maze
I picked up a Nitto M12 front rack, but the holes don’t line up with the brake mounts.

It’s steel so I could bend it to fit, or I could just return it and try something else.

What do you reckon?

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• #2

M_V

I think if you bend it it’ll point down no?
• #3

mind_maze in reply to @M_V

I think if I bend it twice, it would move forward and down, but remain level? Could be tricky

Not sure why it's so off - the rack is compatible with 26 inch (or so they say)
• #4

M_V in reply to @mind_maze

Suspension corrected fork? Quite a lot of space between the tire and the crown.
• #5

mind_maze in reply to @M_V

Quite possibly... the tyre is also a very modest 26x1.5 inch
• #6

Five-Hats

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mudguards/problem-solvers-fender-flute
• #7

mind_maze in reply to @Five-Hats

Ha! Yes! I even have one knocking around, I will give this a try...

Edit: the flute is threaded so very fiddly to get mounted. Also not sure if the flute should be weight bearing
• #8

kjlem in reply to @mind_maze

So just fiddle a bit till you get it.
I wouldnt worry too much about load bearing, most force will be downwards so on the brake mounts.
• #9

Kimmo in reply to @mind_maze

Looks up to that job to me.

Bit of a tortuous load path for that upper mount, but I reckon kjelm is right about it not having a whole lot to do.

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