Jer 🚲
This is the kind of morning vortex I get sucked into:
* look at new vertical bike racks
* find they require 2” hitch
* look for 2” hitch to replace existing 1 1/4”
* watch video where two mechanics take a couple hours to install it (with lift and right tools)
* think about buying a new car
https://youtu.be/r05Wte5kTWo
Eric Matthes@jerzone@techhub.social What rack do you currently have?
Jer 🚲@ehmatthes@fosstodon.org I have a northshore, which seems to be the only one that supports 1 1/4” hitch (two bike model). It's rusting out like crazy and a pain for gravel/road bikes. It did hold up well when someone rear ended the car, taking out their radiator and barely bending. ";^)
lfisk@jerzone@techhub.social @ehmatthes@fosstodon.org You can buy 1-1/4 to 2" adapters. For something like a bike rack it should be just fine.
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-1-4-quarter-inch-to-2-inch-hitch-adapter-65023.html
Jer 🚲@lfisk@infosec.exchange That's assuming I can remove the old rack. On that note, what do people do to keep hitches from rusting and fusing together from road salt? I've put grease on the surfaces, but maybe it needs to be done yearly?
lfisk@jerzone@techhub.social I didn't leave hitches stuck in that weren't being used and greased the tube now and then😐
Jer 🚲@lfisk@infosec.exchange Yeah, this is a year-'round bike rack, rarely if ever take it out of hitch. Last time I tried it didn’t budge. PB blaster, heat, drills, swearing one of these fine days.
lfisk@jerzone@techhub.social Anyone have a slide hammer you can borrow? Probably need at least a 5 lb model. Some places like Auto-Zone will loan tools out...
You'd need a really solid hook-up and centered REALLY well to the part you're pulling on.
lfisk@jerzone@techhub.social Yeah, they can be fun getting out😬
I've helped remove a couple that had been in awhile. It wasn't easy..
Of course I'll bet it wasn't rattling around anymore while going down the road😉
Take a couple pics if you want and I'll ponder on ideas🤔