Thule T2 1-1/4 to 2" Shank Fabrication

[OTHRider]

Love the pic of a true craftsman at work. Look at those tool twisting arms!

The old-timers know to let the tool do the work. I've worked awfully hard to get the "Chris Froome" cannons.

 

[Mikie]

Well lookey what I have now!
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This is 100% thanks to @OTHRider Duke, who words do not do justice! As many of the people I've met IRL through this site, just an amazing person who went out of his way to help me out! Long/Short: No easy way to do it, you have to simply buy the part from Thule or put the time and expertise into coming up with your own.

Stoked!

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Another satisfied imtbtrails customer, ha hah! NICE!
Way to go @OTHRider!

 

[Redman]

The old-timers know to let the tool do the work. I've worked awfully hard to get the "Chris Froome" cannons.

speed and feed... or lack there of.

 

[herzalot]

Congratulations on the first thread ever to not get derailed!

And I do admire people who can actually build stuff.

 

[Cyclotourist]

Congratulations on the first thread ever to not get derailed

And I do admire people who can actually build stuff.

@DangerDirtyD & @Runs with Scissors gave it their best shot, but it stayed true!
I am hopefully getting the four-bike extension this afternoon!

Wouldn't be possible w/out @OTHRider !!!

 

[Cyclotourist]

Annnndddd good to go with the full four bike carrier! Picked up a used extension in Orange last night, and fits great. One of the two bolts that attach it doesn't work (nut broke off internally), but I think it's sorta' okay without it. Now able to put four bikes on the back, and can put two more on the roof in a pinch (hassle). So stoked! Thanks for all the advice and help on this one!

 

[Mikie]

Yay!

 

[herzalot]

Now can we derail this thread?

No - probably should close it to preserve it as the only thread never to be derailed.

I like my T2.

 

[mtnbikej]

Now can we derail this thread?

No - probably should close it to preserve it as the only thread never to be derailed.

I like my T2.

I agree, was pretty good....better than T3.

 

[doublewide]

Now that the rack sticks out so far when it's in the 4 bike mode, it might be wise to wire up some brake/tail lights on that sucker. Or at least a strip of reflective tape, I would hate to see thousands of dollars of bikes get smashed! BTW Nice work @OTHRider !

 

[Cyclotourist]

Here's a pic with the rack in open-carry mode. Working wonderfully, thanks again for your help @OTHRider !!!
I have it slathered with reflective tape @doublewide Only one real surface when it's down, but when up I have the length of every carrier covered.

 

[Daygo4life]

Well lookey what I have now!
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This is 100% thanks to @OTHRider Duke, who words do not do justice! As many of the people I've met IRL through this site, just an amazing person who went out of his way to help me out! Long/Short: No easy way to do it, you have to simply buy the part from Thule or put the time and expertise into coming up with your own.

Stoked!

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Looking at doing the same thing. How long of a tube did you use?

 

[Cyclotourist]

Looking at doing the same thing. How long of a tube did you use?

Approx 18".

Rack also makes a great camp table!