rack thigh rub

[Miranda]

I have never owned a rack like this before, so I don't know if this is typical. Trying to decide if I should return the product or not (or what else to try)...

I bought this seat post rack in this link...

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...cat%3A%20Racks

It is a Delta Post Haste rack that is standard mount (one pic of it shows quick release, mine has permanent hardware).

Actually I wanted the rack to be a quick release, but read in some rack reviews that the clamp rubbed a user's thighs while pedaling. I can see how the clamp sticking out could do that, so I went with hardware in hopes of not having that issue.

Once attached, and just a short test spin, my thigh hits the mounting. I can try to remount it if someone has any tips, but it needs to be a certain height to not hit the tire.

Btw, on comparable suggestions, if any, I somehow paid about $27 for the rack and bag combo on sale. I didn't really need the bag, but it was the same price at the time as the rack alone.

Thanks !

[withm]

I've had seat post racks and find them very convenient. I looked at the photo and wonder if you can't slide the mounting bracket up higher on the seat post so you won't hit it with your thighs?

[Tuckervill]

Lots of yucky things hit my thighs on the variety of bikes I've ridden lately. I don't think it's the bikes so much as my thighs!

But I'm down another pound and so maybe someday the thighs won't take a rubbing anymore!

Karen

[Miranda]

Thx for the responses thus far. I might try to mount it again higher. The mounting is not really that large, so you would think it wouldn't matter. But, it does I guess. I'm not a commuter atm, or a cross country tourer either. Maybe some day. I got the rack with the idea that I could use it carry a picnic while out with my kids on a trail for one. Then I thought about my road bike and that if I did want to join a friend who has a rack and tours with a change of clothes etc., I'd be all set up. It's a nice little rack otherwise. Dang it, just has to not rub...