How long are the turnbuckles? My posts on one side only have 13' between them. Is this enough to tighten if I only put the turnbuckle on one of them?
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I don't have the specific measurements handy. But the turnbuckle is roughly 5 to 8 inches long, tightened vs. extended. By the time you add a 1/2 inch for the hook on the sail and maybe another hook on the post, 13 feet will be fine. It will get tight, but not super tight to the point of the sail barely drooping. The sail itself is good quality and has kept its color in strong daily sun.
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Absolutely. U should be fine. Theyre probably about 8" stretched completely open. There is a thin rope that comes with the turnbuckles. We actually Didn't even use them. We got "s" hooks and used one turn buckle for the same reason. It worked perfectly.
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The only way to know what size it is will be to measure from one side to the other (diameter) across the very middle. No way to know from a picture. My guess would be an 18' or 24'. Mine is a 28' and there aren't enough posts to be that big. Measure it and measure it again lol.
2151377
Sorry to hear about your theft - seems like nothing is sacred anymore. The clamp for post tightens up to hold it on to frame & also adjusts onto seat. My post is approximately 1" wide. A bike shop can help you. Good luck. Carol
746251
If you run stock shackles you should be close. I ended up getting a longer rear shaft to be on the safe side.
414818
It's been awhile since putting my bar up. I remember it takes a bit of turning to get it in place. I'd say 1/4 inch is too tight. You probably need at least a couple of inches of space to secure it. Once installed they are VERY strong. Good Luck.
931649
You have to twist both parts in the opposite direction. I found it helpful to wrap some rubber shelf liner on each piece of the handle for traction. Once you get it loosened, it's very easy to tighten to the length you require. Good luck!
2200742
I measures the post hole and it is about 7/8". I believe it could be tightened down to 5/8".
2266001
I recently installed mine and had to make about a 270 degree adjustment from snug. I had to put my upper in a padded vice and used a long round punch through the slots for leverage. It took a grunt with two hands but it came around. I'm sure I could have gone further.
1880277
Mine was 3/4" for both sides. Don't know why it would be different unless you needed a reducer.
746764
I don't think so. I can't check right now. But, I didn't notice any movement in the one I got. If you look on the bottom, you might see a locking nut or something for that post. It might just be lose.
1123967
Closer is 13". Mounted between suspension points measure 14" in closed position. Relocate the anchoring point and it will fit.
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I put the calipers on my bike post and it shows it to be one and one-sixteenth inches (1-1/16"); I had to use two of the three plastic shims that come with it to make the rack fit properly on the post. Without taking the rack off to measure the opening without any shims in place, it appears it should accommodate a post upwards of 1-1/4" thick. With all three shims in place it should probably fit a post as small as 1", or possibly just a little less. The three shims included should allow it to fit about any standard post, I would think, but not sure what acceptable standard post sizes really are. I put the calipers on my bike post and it shows it to be one and one-sixteenth inches (1-1/16"); I had to use two of the three plastic shims that come with it to make the rack fit properly on the post. Without taking the rack off to measure the opening without any shims in place, it appears it should accommodate a post upwards of 1-1/4" thick. With all three shims in place it should probably fit a post as small as 1", or possibly just a little less. The three shims included should allow it to fit about any standard post, I would think, but not sure what acceptable standard... » Read More I put the calipers on my bike post and it shows it to be one and one-sixteenth inches (1-1/16"); I had to use two of the three plastic shims that come with it to make the rack fit properly on the post. Without taking the rack off to measure the opening without any shims in place, it appears it should accommodate a post upwards of 1-1/4" thick. With all three shims in place it should probably fit a post as small as 1", or possibly just a little less. The three shims included should allow it to fit about any standard post, I would think, but not sure what acceptable standard post sizes really are. « Show Less
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The post is 12 inches long AFTER hardware is applied - approximately 1 in on each end is threaded! Total post length 14 inches.
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I think you should have enough room to tighten. The U bolt is longer giving you room. Worse case just purchase longer u bolt. Hope I helped
887456
I would have to turn upside down and measure - I thought this info was on the original ad for them ? the one I bought is "stiff" to turn but they said it would take time to loosen up
1923537
It uses a steel clamp with a hex nut to tighten around the post, you could place a rubber gasket on the post to keep the clamp from actually coming into contact with the post.I have a steel post and did just that to create a better friction between post and clamp.
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That's a mighty wide seat post. Most are thinner. Remove nut from the tightening screw. Must remove seat post from the frame and slip it up from the bottom. May need to remove the rubber washer/spacer. Apply nut back into the nut-sized depression. Tighten. You may have a very nice bike...and heavy-duty also with a frame that big. Good luck. I specialize in old Schwinns and Raleighs. Have fun!