>>1117950Thanks for the feedback.
>bolts will shearI see what you're saying, there is a lot of torque on those bolts because they are so long, but the rack was designed like that. How do you know they will shear? I could shorten the mounts, but only if there is a real structural concern.
>QR and brooksI lock the saddle rail to the frame
>lower the mini rackAgreed, that would be better
>bar ends are a hazardI'm not going to be riding this on single track. If I do, I will change the handlebar setup.
>bit inside of rackI chose this rack because the setback is ridiculously long. The chainstays are short so I don't want to heelstrike the panniers. It is a stupid and heavy design, but it was $30 on clearance vs. a $120-150 Nitto or Surly rack with the same setback.
>colorAgreed I kind of want to powdercoat the whole thing hot pink
