bamabikeguy
Active Member
THIS comes into play on certain bike models, where a screwhead, in the frame of the back wheel gets in the way.
Wal Mart Avalons, and the last three Huffy's I've built all had that pesky screw head that disallows tightening it down properly.
On the rack, there really is a FRONT/REAR difference.
Notice the two nipples, which slide over the axle, are different, one is narrower.
ALWAYS POINT THE NARROWER END TOWARD THE REAR OF THE BIKE.
If you don't have that bothersome screw, it doesn't matter, like on a single speed cruiser.
But if you are going to assemble them for friends, get in the habit of aiming the narrow part to the back. You won't have to go back to square one when installing it.
Wal Mart Avalons, and the last three Huffy's I've built all had that pesky screw head that disallows tightening it down properly.
On the rack, there really is a FRONT/REAR difference.

Notice the two nipples, which slide over the axle, are different, one is narrower.
ALWAYS POINT THE NARROWER END TOWARD THE REAR OF THE BIKE.

If you don't have that bothersome screw, it doesn't matter, like on a single speed cruiser.
But if you are going to assemble them for friends, get in the habit of aiming the narrow part to the back. You won't have to go back to square one when installing it.