Bike rack straps and spoilers

"Naturally this makes such devices a bit wobbly,..." &

got one, worried about it, don't hear it, don't worry about it no more. consider:
1. turning the radio up.
2. 12-in "L" Al shim to minimize the shake. use the pin hole to locate it.

This is my first post and hopefully not my last so as much positive input as possible would be
greatly appreciated. thanks.

Ok, im nearly done building up my touring bike and cant wait to hit the road. I was given an old
Brooks saddle that i am going rebuild and use for this bike after reading numerous personal accounts
of their comfort and durability. the rails and everything are intact, and have barely any rust, but
the leather is totally shot and ripped at some of the rivets which were rusted out themselves. i
drilled them out and will chuck the leather once i can find a replacement.The catch? Im a vegan.

im sure im not going to find anything quite as comfortable or breathable as real leather, but as a
vegan there's no way im going to go buy a slice of cowhide or purchase a new Brooks (out of my
budget and, again, made of animal). ive purchased tons of shoes made of "vegan leather" but none of
that is thick enough to replace the saddle leather, or at least none ive found yet. someone had
suggested naughahide or some type of plastic. im open to any suggestions....

In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Hello all,

I bought a trailer hitch for my Kia Sorento and a bike rack to fit it. The hitch has a 2" receiver
on it, so all devices attach to it via large bolts or pins. Naturally this makes such devices a
bit wobbly, suggesting the use of a support strap attached from the rack to some part of the
vehicle. Which brings me to my question:

How do you *safely* attach the strap if you've got a spoiler? The spoiler is solid, i.e. no holes
or hollow spaces. I don't want to attach it in the normal way, i.e. to the top of the back hatch
(to its hinge) as it puts strain on the spoiler. Can the spoiler take the pressure? Do you even
need the the strap?

I have already considered:
1) The car's cargo area netting attachment D-rings
2) The car's child restraint hooks
3) The trailer hitch's own rings used for hauling actual trailers.

BTW, I've found out about some anti-rattling devices made for hitch mounted bike racks. They
*seem* to be the answer but I'm turning to those with more experience in these matters to set me
straight.

Any ideas?

I don't have any experience with this kind of racks, but what about running two straps, one down to
each end of the rear bumper ?

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In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Hello all,

I bought a trailer hitch for my Kia Sorento and a bike rack to fit it. The hitch has a 2" receiver
on it, so all devices attach to it via large bolts or pins. Naturally this makes such devices a
bit wobbly, suggesting the use of a support strap attached from the rack to some part of the
vehicle. Which brings me to my question:

How do you *safely* attach the strap if you've got a spoiler? The spoiler is solid, i.e. no holes
or hollow spaces. I don't want to attach it in the normal way, i.e. to the top of the back hatch
(to its hinge) as it puts strain on the spoiler. Can the spoiler take the pressure? Do you even
need the the strap?

You should not need any kind of strap with a 2" receiver rack. Get soemthing like a Thule with a
bolt rather than a pin, there will be no free play unless your hitch is moving on car.
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