First off im happy to of found this forum and hopefully it will give me a bit of advice to end the frustration im experiencing.
Ive got a Trek 7.3FX and im having some issues installing the rack mounted engine. On the back of the bike the piece that extends from the rack to just under the seat does not go on properly because the engine cannot be bolted on at a better angle. Also when installing the drive ring (thing that attaches to the spokes) i had to put about a 5 washers on the non gear side so that it would stop from rubbing on the frame. Also now that ive done that when i rack mount the engine the tyre rubs on the bolts holding the rack.
Are trek 7.3fx bikes just really badly suited for this? can anyone suggest a bike i can buy at walmart that would better suit the job.
Ive got a Trek 7.3FX and im having some issues installing the rack mounted engine. On the back of the bike the piece that extends from the rack to just under the seat does not go on properly because the engine cannot be bolted on at a better angle. Also when installing the drive ring (thing that attaches to the spokes) i had to put about a 5 washers on the non gear side so that it would stop from rubbing on the frame. Also now that ive done that when i rack mount the engine the tyre rubs on the bolts holding the rack.
Are trek 7.3fx bikes just really badly suited for this? can anyone suggest a bike i can buy at walmart that would better suit the job.