Idea for finishing bike rack

[65swb45]

I made a rack out of some scrap lumber yesterday for my new touring bike. I was sure enough that I didn’t want traditional notched arms for the top tube to rest in. But other than that, I’m undecided.

Part of me wants to go and contrast that walnut/oak combo with a piece of PVC/ABS cut lengthwise into a trough, run between the two arms. Two short sections of an old radiator hose would work too.

Top tube is 1.5”, if that makes a difference.

TIA

 

[2mbb]

Cheap: stretch a section of inner tube over the arms
Sturdy: mount some Quick Fist clamps
maybe too late: Adapt the arms to accept a couple of FJ40 tow hooks.

 

[65swb45]

Cheap: stretch a section of inner tube over the arms
Sturdy: mount some Quick Fist clamps
maybe too late: Adapt the arms to accept a couple of FJ40 tow hooks.

I just had a chance to grab a tow hook off the shelf. TOO PERFECT! Almost want to build another one now just to try it!

 

[davegonz]

Here's an idea. FJ40 front bib with two pieces of frame sticking out to hold the bike up.