how to: convert a rear rack to a front rack

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  • @tconnolly9820
    @tconnolly9820 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is something I never even considered before. Now I'm going to have to see if an old rear rack can be repurposed. Cool! 😎

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha yes! Easier than buy/finding a front rack for sure ! Cheers 😊

  • @gohumberto
    @gohumberto 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just sawed the loop off an old Blackburn rear rack so that it made room for the front brake on a 1996 Saracen MTB.
    (I did a Canti to V-Brake conversion as well, because Cantis are bloody awful).
    It's much better to have the load transmitted vertically down, to steel bolts in a steel frame, than to a bent aluminium tube.

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice !! Glad you were able to do it 👍

  • @ArturIlnytskyi
    @ArturIlnytskyi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Got an old rear rack from a dusty bike. Was messing around with it and could not install it, due to a lack of instruments. Discovered a local “work station” initiative, where u can use all the tools and old parts for free. Long story short got myself an amazing rack, bunch of new friends and cool place to hang out! Thank u for the great vid!

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hell ya that sounds awesome ! No worries thank you for watching cheers !

  • @glennpettersson9002
    @glennpettersson9002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Upcycling is such a cool art, thanks for posting 👍

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries! Glad you liked it, cheers 👍

  • @AlexdaCunha
    @AlexdaCunha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It looks really good. Just wondering if you put heavy items on the rack the fact that the attachment is bended it could be eventually a problem. Metal resists well to compression and traction which are the forces you have there when there is no bend.

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cheers man! the metal is pretty thick so I don’t think it would be a problem but I’ll def keep an eye on it !

  • @scottwistinghausen1888
    @scottwistinghausen1888 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “If you run into any problems just bend it”

  • @sofijagallo8921
    @sofijagallo8921 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The very gradual bending and multi point b ends to achieve a better angle was the best way to go about this.
    Not to mention bike packing usually entails light weight gear

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you i appreciate that 🙏😊

  • @aliasalone5823
    @aliasalone5823 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bros saving us hundreds on front racks

  • @stevecrump1375
    @stevecrump1375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a cool looking bike Gary...The rack makes a great addition. .Always enjoy your videos. .Thanks 🙋

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Steve! Glad you like the vids, appreciate it, cheers!

  • @toastyrides
    @toastyrides 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks tidy as! I still have no idea why front racks are so much more expensive than rear ones 🤷‍♂️

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers! Haha yeah good point, they are literally made very similar! 🤔🤷‍♂️

    • @toastyrides
      @toastyrides 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@garysprojects yo it’s the same with linear/compressionless brake cables. It’s the same style as gear housing, but 4x the cost 🤷‍♂️

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toastyrides 😳😳😳 strange

  • @saavichisays
    @saavichisays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the covers you have for the cabinets are awesome as well... what are they? Thanks

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha cheers man they are from ikea, same with the shelves

    • @saavichisays
      @saavichisays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garysprojects THANK YOU SIR

  • @kokainakralj
    @kokainakralj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have only rear eyelet on my fork, but I got the same rack, how can I screw it in in rear fork eyelets ? Any suggestions ?

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep you can you would just need to make it longer or make an adapter , some ppl use a small piece of metal but I’ve actually attached racks to that eyelet before without any problems

  • @edwardwilliammorris1340
    @edwardwilliammorris1340 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the shogun bike , mines ancient and still a reliable bike . I'm fitting a rear rack on it this weekend but hadn't thought about one on the front 🤔

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya shoguns are classics ! Great solid bike. And even better with a rack haha !

  • @deanaferretti3284
    @deanaferretti3284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great, why don't you just put the rack on the rear though ? Is this in addition to a rear rack ? I do like the look of a front rack

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question, I like the rack on the front so I can have a basket on , makes chucking stuff in easier because you can see it when you ride and you’re not scared of stuff falling out. Maybe I’ll do a rear rack setup soon!

    • @deanaferretti3284
      @deanaferretti3284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on

  • @pierric1341997
    @pierric1341997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your videos and bikes! i will try that out on my bike too. Thank your for your inspiration 😊

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  ปีที่แล้ว

      cheers mate i appreciate that!!

  • @jedunboxing4127
    @jedunboxing4127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how to do this with quick release wheels?

  • @neglectedairresistance8975
    @neglectedairresistance8975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Cold-bending aluminium tubes seems a bit sketchy tbh

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Try at own risk !

    • @brrrt6666
      @brrrt6666 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had an aluminium front rack crack on me, Loved the light weight though...

  • @cezrok5405
    @cezrok5405 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bend it like Gary 😂..
    New stickers ?

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂😂 not sure if they would sell

  • @DIY-DaddyO
    @DIY-DaddyO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice n helpful Gary , cheers ✊

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  ปีที่แล้ว

      no worries glad it was helpful cheers mate!

  • @mikemaclean7029
    @mikemaclean7029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this tutorial. Too many videos of people doing stuff with a bike shops worth of tools. Instructions: bend it

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahha ayyy cheers my dude! 😊

  • @scottl5028
    @scottl5028 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it.. nice one 👍🏽...... Uk 🇬🇧

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you my dude I appreciate that 👍

  • @TheMetabolicMadness
    @TheMetabolicMadness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Turned out awesome! 👍

  • @Brotosworld
    @Brotosworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Gary!

  • @PM_himal
    @PM_himal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's brilliant !!

  • @emantejada3178
    @emantejada3178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers... So nice bro ❤️

  • @hookerjl1
    @hookerjl1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    By the fact that i have some rear racks laying around, I am actually thinking about the same idea🙂nice to see, how you fixed it…thanks for sharing👍🏻😎greetings, Achim

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries!! Hope it helps, & good luck 👍😊

  • @naterathbone3315
    @naterathbone3315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it. But, what is the advantage to running a bodged front rack rather than a legit rear rack? Is this just an experiment for aesthetic fun or is there a handling advantage? Either way I’ll probably give this a go on my old stumpjumper!

    • @MW-ud8zp
      @MW-ud8zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I expected the opposite but when I was researching racks I found a lot of people claim front rack impacts handling less

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I like a front rack because when I do errands and stuff I can chuck it in the basket and have my eyes on it all the time, that’s the main advantage for me! Ya give it a try and let me know what you think! Cheers

  • @orpheusstephens3096
    @orpheusstephens3096 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice upspeak?

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thx for letting me know

  • @rustyarches88
    @rustyarches88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😁

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayyyyy

    • @rustyarches88
      @rustyarches88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been looking for a rack for my custom 700c, never thought about this! And rear ones are so much cheaper. Cheers man!

    • @garysprojects
      @garysprojects  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rustyarches88 for sure ! So strange that the price varies so much when it’s basically the same thing. Good luck with the mod 👍