SALSA Minimalist User manual

MiniMalist Rack installation
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Item # Description Quantity
1 Minimalist rack 1
2 Mounting strut and hardware kit 2
3 M5 plain washer (narrow) 4
4 Minimalist thru-hole alloy block 1
5 M6 x 1 x 50mm bolt 1
6 M6 nylon lock nut 1
7 M6 washer 2
8 M5 x 0.8 x 12mm screw 2
9 M5 x 0.8 x 16mm screw 2
1
4
6
7
5
2
3
8
3
9
92
2

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MiniMalist Rack—FRont installation
WARNING
Installing this Salsa rack on a bicycle requires in-depth knowledge
of bicycle mechanics and professional-grade tools. If you do not have
the proper tools or knowledge to perform this installation, please
take your bicycle to your local bicycle dealer. Failure to appropriately
install this rack may lead to component failure, resulting in serious
injury or death. We recommend that you have this product installed,
adjusted and maintained by a professional bicycle mechanic.
• Minimalist racks are compatible only on Salsa Fargo and Enabler
forks. For rear mounting, frames must have seatstay mounts
AND a Salsa Rack-Lock
• Threaded mounts on the Minimalist rack are designed for
mounting headlights only
• Minimalist racks are not designed to attach decks or “flatbeds”
of any kind
• Do not exceed the load capacity of 10 lb (5kg)
• Do not modify the Minimalist rack. Doing so will void the warranty
(see below)
• Check hardware for tightness before every ride
• Front and rear racks may change the steering and handling
of your bike, especially when loaded. Be sure to test the handling
out in a safe area before riding
• Make sure your load is evenly balanced and secure before riding
(i.e. no loose straps to get caught in the wheels)
• Position reflectors and lights so that they are not obstructed when
the racks are loaded
MINIMUM FITMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR FRONT MOUNT
• This rack was designed for use with Salsa Fargo and Enabler forks
• For proper installation the deck of the Salsa Minimalist rack must
be set up to rest parallel with the ground when installed (figure 3)
• Your bicycle fork must have a thru-hole crown mount (figure 1)
• Your bicycle fork must have mid-blade rack mounts (figure 2)
• A minimum of 19mm clearance is required between the deck
of the Salsa Minimalist rack and the highest point of the tire
or fender (figure 3)
DETERMINING FRONT MOUNT FIT
The Minimalist rack requires a minimum of 19mm clearance
between the bottom of the rack deck and the tire or fender.
To determine compatibility:
1. Place your fully-assembled bicycle on a flat, level surface.
2. Hold a level above the front tire or fender. Align the bottom of the
level with the center of the thru-hole in the fork crown and check
that it is level (figure 4).
3. Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance from the
highest point of the front tire or fender to the bottom of the level.
This distance must be a minimum of 19mm for proper installation.
Thru-Hole
Crown Mount
Mid-Blade
Rack Mount
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
19mm minimum distance

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MiniMalist Rack—FRont installation
M6 Socket Head
Cap Bolt
M6 Washer
Minimalist Thru-Hole
Bar Bracket
M6 Washer
M6 Nylon Lock Nut
Figure 5
M5 16 mm Socket
Head Cap Screw
M5 Washer
(Assemble both
sides, this side
not shown)
Figure 6
M5 12 mm Socket
Head Cap Screw
M5 Washer
Mounting Struts
End Caps
Figure 7
Figure 9Figure 8
TOOLS REQUIRED
4mm hex wrench
5mm hex wrench
10mm box-end wrench
Torque wrench
FRONT MOUNT INSTALLATION
NOTE: The Minimalist Rack is designed only for use with Salsa
Fargo and Enabler forks.
1. Mount the included Minimalist thru-hole alloy block to the fork
crown using the 50mm bolt, M6 washers, and M6 nut (figure 5).
Do not fully tighten yet, this will be done at the end.
2. Loosen the rack’s struts and line up the mounting holes with the
mid-blade fork mounts. Install the struts with M5 x 16mm screws
and washers. Tighten but do not fully torque until the end (figure 6).
3. Now attach the rack body to the Minimalist thru-hole alloy block
using the two M5 x 12mm screws and washers. Do not fully tighten
yet (figure 7).
4. Double check that the rack is level and that you have adequate
clearance between the tire and/or fender (figure 3).
5. With the rack level, secure the rack to the thru-hole bar alloy block
by tightening the M5 bolts to 3 Nm (figure 8). Torque the thru-bolt
to 4–6 Nm.
6. Secure the rack struts to the mid-blade mounts by tightening
the M5 bolts to 4–6 Nm (figure 8).
7. Using a 10mm box-end wrench, tighten the strut hardware
to 2–3 Nm (figure 8).
8. Finally, using a 5mm hex and a 10mm box-end, tighten the M6
lock nut to 4–6 Nm.
9. Although not required, you may want to cut down the mounting
struts to ensure they do not interact with the rack when loaded
(figure 9). It is recommended that all cutting and filing be done by
a qualified bicycle mechanic. Take a measurement of the struts
(leaving enough room to reinstall the plastic end caps). Mark for
cutting and remove struts. Using a vise and a hacksaw designed to
cut aluminum, cut the struts to length and smooth edges with a file.
Reinstall, being sure to achieve the proper torque requirements for
all fasteners, and replace the end caps.
Torque to
2-3 N-m
Torque to
2-3 N-m
Torque to
4-6 N-m
Torque to
4-6 N-m
(Hidden)
Torque to
4-6 N-m
Torque to
2-3 N-m
(Hidden)
Torque to
2-3 N-m

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MiniMalist Rack—REaR installation
MINIMUM FITMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR REAR MOUNT
• This rack was designed for use with the Salsa Rack-Lock
(figure 14)
• Your bicycle seatstays must have rack mounts (figure 13)
• A minimum of 19mm clearance is required between the deck
of the Salsa Minimalist rack and the highest point of the tire
or fender (figure 13)
REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Please see Salsa Rack-Lock installation guide for proper
installation of a Salsa Rack-Lock.
2. Mount the Minimalist to the Rack-Lock seat clamp using two
M5 x 12mm screws and two M5 washers (Refer to figure 10 for
steps 2–6).
3. Loosen the mounting struts and align the struts with the
frame’s seatstay mounts. Attach the rack stays with two M5
bolts (figure 11).
4. Secure the Minimalist rack to the Rack-Lock by torquing the
M5 bolts to 2–3 Nm.
5. Secure the Minimalist rack struts to the seat stays by torquing
the M5 bolts to 4–6 Nm.
6. Using a 10mm wrench, torque the strut mounting hardware
to 2–3 Nm (figure 12).
7. Although not required, you may want to cut down the mounting
struts to ensure they do not interact with the rack when
loaded. It is recommended that all cutting and filing be done
by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Take a measurement of the
struts (leaving enough room to reinstall the plastic end caps).
Mark for cutting and remove struts. Using a vise and
a hacksaw designed to cut aluminum, cut the struts to length
and smooth edges with a file. Reinstall, being sure to achieve
the proper torque requirements for all fasteners, and replace
the end caps (figure 13).
M6 Lock-Nuts
with Lock Washers
Torque to 2-3 Nm
M5 x 12 mm Screw
Torque to 2-3 Nm
M5 Washer
M5 Washer
Salsa Rack-Lock
(Not Included)
M5 x 12 mm Screw
Torque to 2-3 Nm
M5 x 12 mm Screw
Torque to 2-3 Nm (2)
M5 Washer (2)
M5 Washer (2)
Salsa Rack-Lock
(Not Included) (2)
M5 x 16 mm Screw
Torque to 4-6 Nm (3–5)
M5 Washer (3–5)
M
5
x 1
2
mm
S
cre
w
Torque to 2-3 Nm
(
2
)
M
5 Washer
(
2
)
M5 Washer (2)
S
alsa Rack-Lock
(Not Included) (2)
M
5
x 1
6
mm
S
cre
w
Torque to 4-6 Nm
(
3–5
)
M5 Washe
r
(
3–5
)
M6 Lock-Nuts
with Lock Washers
Torque to 2-3 Nm
Figure 10
M5 x 16 mm Screw
Torque to 4-6 Nm
M5 x 16 mm Screw
Torque to 4-6 Nm
M5 Washer
M5 Washer
Figure 11
Figure 12
19mm Minimum Clearance
Frame must have Seatstay
Rack Mounts for this Rack
Figure 13 Figure 14

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MiniMalist Rack installation
Warranty
Salsa Cycles warrants this new Salsa product against defects
in materials and workmanship for three (3) years from the original
date of retail purchase by the consumer. This limited warranty
is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of the original
product, at the option of Salsa Cycles, and is the sole remedy
of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original
purchaser of the Salsa product and is not transferable. In no event
shall Salsa Cycles be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage,
whether direct, incidental or consequential or otherwise resulting
from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise
with respect to this product except as set forth herein.
This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those
rights and other rights may vary from state to state. This warranty
does not cover the following:
• Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance
or lack of skill, competence or experience of the end user
• Products that have been modified, neglected, used in
competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused,
involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
• Damage or deterioration to the surface finish, aesthetics
or appearance of the product
• Normal wear and tear
• Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the
product within the bicycle assembly
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
Salsa Cycles
6400 West 105th Street, Bloomington, MN 55438
Tel: 877-MOTO-ACE Fax: [phone]
www.salsacycles.com