Lava, Napping

**DrBee** · 05-10-2006, 10:15 AM

I don't think it would be possible for you to fit much more on there! But she does look great after all those miles

**Lise** · 05-10-2006, 01:38 PM

What a beautiful bike. I appreciate the ability to carry "stuff", and you've done it most compactly. Nice.

L.

**brok** · 05-10-2006, 03:37 PM

I am tempted to use my seatpost rack on my carbon post and take a chance also. I wouldn't need to carry anything heavy, I just need a place to carry more than will fit in my under the seat bag. Maybe I should buy an aluminum seatpost for the times I want to use the rack. Just thinking out loud

**Dianyla** · 05-10-2006, 04:32 PM

I was contemplating switching out my carbon post for a titanium one. That one would definitely have no problems with supporting a trunk rack.

The main deal with carbon fiber is that it's only strong in specific directions. It can be shattered or splintered with side impact, and the trunk rack exerts considerable sideways force on the post.

**Nanci** · 05-10-2006, 04:50 PM

So, how is a rack on a seatpost different than a stem on handlebars???

**Dianyla** · 05-10-2006, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Nanci

So, how is a rack on a seatpost different than a stem on handlebars???

The sideways direction of the force is the same. I imagine if you really hammered on your handlebars you could snap them, too. But also consider the force exerted by the long lever of a trunk rack - longer lever = more torque.

**Bad JuJu** · 07-12-2006, 04:53 AM

Nanci--re: fitting another bottle cage on the frame. You might try putting the pump behind the seat tube--looks like you've got some room there--and then you may have the space for a bottle cage on the front of the seat tube, up high to avoid the downtube water bottle. This is the setup I have on my bike, which has a small (sub 19") frame and it works quite well. I can also attach a third bottle cage under the downtube if I need it--I have an extreme fear of running out of water.

**withm** · 07-12-2006, 12:33 PM

I just spent 2 hrs last night trying to fit that same pump on to my bike. I have water bottle cages on both the seat tube and the down tube. So put the pump on top tube, but then thought better make sure water bottles fit. Could not clear the pump for either one! Took it back off and put old pump back on.... grrrr.

Maybe the Topeak mini morph would fit?

Got it at Performance, now have to mail it back. double grrrrr

off to Cycle Across Maryland tomorrow

**li10up** · 07-12-2006, 05:13 AM

Nice looking bike. I love the color. I thought laying a bike with the derailler on the ground was a no-no though???

**Tri Girl** · 07-12-2006, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by li10up

I thought laying a bike with the derailler on the ground was a no-no though???

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw that picture (well, after admiring the beauty of the bike). My DH would flip if I laid my bike down that way- he's a real cycling nut. "Anything but the derailleur..."

**Nanci** · 07-12-2006, 06:30 AM

Yeah, that's probably not the best. She lays down a lot, but it's usually on the other side. I don't remember why I did that.

Nanci

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