CRADLE INSTALL

Compatability:

The Cradle clamps to 1 1/8" Steerer tube and replaces 20mm of spacer stack.

Carbon Steerer Tubes:

Before install, get in touch with your carbon fork manufacturer for their policy. You won't hurt the Cradle, but may void a warranty on your fork.

4.5"x9.75" (115mm x 250mm)
265g with all included hardware

  • Cradle Installation

    Grease your bolts! If you don’t use grease, your stainless steel bolts are subject to galling and cold welding. Assembling the Cradle without grease may result in damaged threads and will not be covered under warranty.

    I have found that it is easiest to assemble the rack before mounting it to your bicycle. Angle adjustments can be a bit tedious once mounted, but very doable. Read through the instructions fully before starting your install.

    Assembling the Cradle:

    Orientation when referring to the Stem: 

    Where the Stem fits over the steerer will be referred to as the back

    Where the Stem bolts to the Deck is the front

    The side with the counterbored holes will be the Drive-Side

    • Grease all threads
    • Install the M6 bolt into the rear-most hole on the drive side of the Stem and finger tighten into the m6 threads
    • Install one of the Braces inside the inner slot of the stem and affix in place with the M5x16mm bolt and lock nut. (Grease your bolts!) Do not fully tighten yet. (Different brackets and different hole placements dictate platform angle. See Figure 2&3)
    • Install the Cradle Deck so that the flanges sandwich the Stem and secure in place with one M5x12mm bolt and washer on either side. (Powdercoat buildup and welding distortion made some holes a bit of a tight fit. If you don’t mind a little scuff in paint/anodizing, there is no harm in using some elbow grease to line up stubborn holes.) Leave bolts loose for adjustment. (Different Deck Flange mounting holes will adjust height of the rack independent of angle.)
    • Tilt the Cradle Deck so that your chosen Brace hole lines up with the Deck’s corresponding hole, then install the spacers and final bolt. The 10mm spacer and 18mm spacer should fit on the drive side and non drive side of the Brace respectively.
    • Install one washer on the M5x45mm bolt then feed through the spacers, brace, and Deck flanges. Install the final washer then lock nut. (Grease your bolts!)
    • Tighten and check all bolts.