Date:         Fri, 5 Mar 2004 07:41:05 -0600
Reply-To:     "Mr. Polak" <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Mr. Polak" <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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David Brodbeck said:
> I climbed up into the rack
> and sat on it while I loosened and retightened the front screws.  The
> whole front of the rack moved down about 1/8 inch and it's been quiet ever
> since.  (Note:  I only weigh 130 pounds.  If you're substantially heavier
> than the rack weight limit of 125 pounds, you might want to have someone
> or something else sit up there instead.)

My rack starts the farting at around 80 mph.

FYI I weigh about 175 and have stood up in the rack before with no ill
side effects.  Keep in mind I did NOT stand in the center but kept my feet
near the edges.  I think the 125lbs limit is keep adverse effects on
handling to a minimum.

Peace,

Chris.