1. After removing your rack from the box, loosen the black hubs by flipping the hub lever outward
(away from the rack). This will allow the two sections of the rack frame to move relative to one
another for correct rack placement on your vehicle. Note how the teeth on the hubs interlock into
place. See
Fig. 4a & 4b
. showing the hub and lever in the open and closed positions.
2.
Adjusting the rack frame
: Position the rack on the vehicle such that the bicycle support arms
are parallel to the ground, or angled slightly upward at the back of the rack. The main frame should
rest on a steel trunk lid, or rear door. See
Fig. 2 & 3
. If necessary (particularly on vans, station
wagons and SUV’s) the upper pads
may rest
on glass. This is because the weight of the rack and
bicycles is support by the upper straps, and the lower pads. Be careful not to interfere with rear
mounted wiper blade if the vehicle is so equipped.
3. Once the proper rack position has been determined by adjusting the
rack’s support arms and
main frame, tighten the hubs by flipping black levers in and locking them in place against the rack;
then rotate the lever and/or cup until the hubs are
snug and secure
. See
Fig. 4b
.
Be sure that the teeth of the black hubs are interlocked evenly, so that the support arms are parallel.
4.
Attaching the straps
: Begin attaching straps with the upper (farthest forward) pair, placing the
hooks in the most forward trunk lid opening, and then pulling on the end of the strap until the proper
length is reached. Once the upper straps have been attached, the side and bottom straps can be
attached in any order. If your vehicle has a “soft” plastic bumper, the lower straps may be attached
to the lower edge of the trunk lid, or rear door opening instead of the bumper.
5. When all six straps are attached, pull on each strap to make sure that the hooks are properly
seated, and that all straps are tight. After mounting the bikes,
recheck and retighten
all straps
since the weight of the bike(s) often adds tension to the upper straps, and removes and equal
amount of tension from the lower straps.
Mounting bike(s) to the Gordo rack:
Fig. 4a & 4b
hub lever
cup
2
7.
Place the heaviest bike onto the rack
first (closest to the vehicle), handle bars on
the passenger side.
For a men’s frame
(Fig. 5) and depending on the style of bike,
either mount the bike’s top tube or down
tube (Fig b) into the bike cradle. The other
mounting point should be under the top
tube (Fig. 5a) or between seat tube and
rear stays (Fig. 6c). Please note Fig. 7a.7b
& 7c for correct attachment of rubber strap
and mounting in cradle.
It is important that the bike is balanced and
well secured.
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5
