T6 Cycle rack easy modification

[Jeeves]

This is a variation on a thread from couple of years ago on a T5 cycle rack. Noticed that on my T6 rack there is pre-drilled holes on either side of the foot packs (or wheel brace thingy)- This will accommodate the skewer from a quick release front wheel thus reducing height considerably.
Mines a boost Thru axle and just needed a little drilling out of the existing holes to accommodate the Thru bolt...seems to work. Posted on the Facebook page also

 

[Camperfamily]

This is a variation on a thread from couple of years ago on a T5 cycle rack. Noticed that on my T6 rack there is pre-drilled holes on either side of the foot packs (or wheel brace thingy)- This will accommodate the skewer from a quick release front wheel thus reducing height considerably.
Mines a boost Thru axle and just needed a little drilling out of the existing holes to accommodate the Thru bolt...seems to work. Posted on the Facebook page alsoView attachment 61730View attachment 61732View attachment 61731

Good tip. What is the tip for the T5/ Kylie bike rack that you allude to?

 

[Erbster]

I didn’t even know the quick release had a part that comes off!

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[paradise city]

This is a variation on a thread from couple of years ago on a T5 cycle rack. Noticed that on my T6 rack there is pre-drilled holes on either side of the foot packs (or wheel brace thingy)- This will accommodate the skewer from a quick release front wheel thus reducing height considerably.
Mines a boost Thru axle and just needed a little drilling out of the existing holes to accommodate the Thru bolt...seems to work. Posted on the Facebook page alsoView attachment 61730View attachment 61732View attachment 61731

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this information


For additional peace of mind you could also use a security skewer when attaching your bike. Something like this (don't know if it's through axle compatible or not)

SystemEX Security Skewers

<p>Bolt on skewers for quick-release hubs. <br> <br></p> <ul> <li>Deters wheel theft</li> <li>5mm allen key bolt</li> <li>90g pair</li> </ul>

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