I have a bike rack that' is a little bit above my exhast, this is my first time putting on a rack. Is this far enough so the heat does not damage my bike or rack? by Accomplished_Sun4873 Bicycling Biking Cycling Mountain Bikers Mountain Biking
November 18, 2024Hitch installed successfully! Finally ready to be able to take my bike around with me again lol.
laurentbourrelly on November 18, 2024 9:41 am Once big bubbles appeared on a carbon rim because of exhaust heat. It was the only incident I had with bike rack on the rear.
SlushyFox on November 18, 2024 9:42 am you could go for a spirited driving and take a laser thermometer to the rack to get an idea on how hot it gets.
Some-Win9341 on November 18, 2024 10:15 am Heat shields, some metal shield between the exhaust gas and the rack should work fine
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Once big bubbles appeared on a carbon rim because of exhaust heat.
It was the only incident I had with bike rack on the rear.
you could go for a spirited driving and take a laser thermometer to the rack to get an idea on how hot it gets.
Heat shields, some metal shield between the exhaust gas and the rack should work fine