RockyMounts StreetRod Thru-axle Adapter
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Yes, without a doubt! It comes with a variety of adapters to fit a variety of sizes, and I like that it can be changed if you change bikes or forks later.
It's California, so that's a given.
It's primarily intended to be used as a fallback if something doesn't work on a non-Windows platform. It's not our fault if you have a problem with a RockyMounts product, because manufacturers' products vary. Most fork-mounted carriers should work, but this isn't a guarantee.
My yakima bedhead is what I use. It's better than the yakima adaptors, which tend to move no matter how tight the clamp is.
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Rocky Mount is one of my favorite places in the world. Three of their bike trays are mounted to a Yakima roof rack in my vehicle. The trays are well-made and hold my bicycles securely. A gravel bike with a 12mm through axle was recently purchased by me. The 12mm adapter was installed, the two set screws were tightened, and the bike tray was mounted. So far, everything seems to be going swimmingly. I heard something banging around on the roof about 15 miles down the road. I pulled over to find that the 12mm adapter insert had become loose and was sliding back and forth about 1/16" - 1/8th of an inch is a very small amount of space. Although the bike was not in danger of falling off, why was there so much slop? I had the hex key on me, so I tightened the set screws again. The 12mm adapter began to move from side to side once more. I removed the set screws and slid the adapter out once I arrived home. Inside the main unit, I centered the adapter and center punched two holes in the aluminum adapter's ridge. Then, using a drill press, I carefully drilled two 1/8" diameter holes that were about 1/8" deep. I went to a hardware store and purchased two stainless steel set screws that were slightly longer than the original soft aluminum set screws. When I tighten the set screws, they now go into the small recesses I drilled, and the sliding issue is gone. The stainless screws also allow you to torque down the screws even further for increased holding power. It was a $1 fix that took ten minutes. If the Rocky Mounts were to pre-emptively strike, they would have a chance to win They'd have the best through axle adapter on the market if they drilled these holes in the three adapters they provide. one that gets a ten out of ten!.
This kit includes three tubes that can be slid in and out to accommodate various fork thru axles. Most slacker mountain bikes, cross-country bikes, and road bikes are covered. If you save money on the price, the adapters are more likely to fail and bend, causing your bike to wobble as you turn the car. If you spend more money (thule/yakima), you get no additional benefits (in fact, you lose compatibility because most adapters only work with one type of thru axle). Look no further than this fantastic roof-mounted bike thru axle adapter.
Because the retaining screws on the silver thru axle adapter aren't tight enough, it won't stay in place. It comes loose after a few hours of driving and is only held in place by the bike forks, which prevent it from slipping out. The design is shoddy; it should be reengineered with a few pre-requisites. drilled holes for retaining screws to keep it in place Given the high price, I was extremely disappointed.
First, this little guy flops forward and back; I clamped it into a RockyMounts Jetline bike carrier, and it was nearly impossible to tighten the clamp enough to keep it firmly in place with a bike attached. Second, the tiny aluminum sleeve through which the axle passes is only held in place by the tiniest of little tabs, which broke the first time I used it, meaning that even when the axle skewer is fully clamped, the sleeve into which it is clamped slides back and forth from left to right. br>br>As a result, it flops forward and backward, as well as sliding from left to right. The bike isn't held in place very well.
It does exactly what it says on the tin. I'm not cheap, but it's a lot of money for what it is. I can't be too pleased with Rocky Mounts because the thru axle design (while having significant advantages) is akin to Apple's switch to the Lightning plug design. Aside from that, the adaptor is much less expensive than all new racks!.
After three uses, the inner tube began to wobble. For a month, Loctite held it in place, but RockyMounts' DriveShaft eventually replaced it. Also collided with a bike fork, denting both the StreetRod and the fork.
but what about the flaws? Great concept, but there are moving parts that make me hesitant to use it. The fastening, however, would loosen. You have to make sure it's not lost all of the time. Is it possible that there is a flaw here? With my three-thousand-dollar bicycles, I couldn't trust it. Otherwise, the materials are of excellent quality.
This is a well-made fork mount with adapters for various axles. Unfortunately, the black anodized finish isn't as long-lasting as the rest, as I've only had it for two weeks and it's already faded significantly due to exposure to the sun. Because it's difficult to avoid the sun when your roof rack is mounted, you'll appreciate this sturdy mount if you don't mind the fading finish.
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