The only purpose it seems to serve is an backup retention to keep the wheel from falling out, but I doubt that would ever happen if the nuts are properly tightened.
My CC didn't come with proper rack mount so I rely on the threaded hole this is bolted to. Unfortunately through repeated unscrewing & winter weather wear the threads on the frame are now stripped so I have taken the rack off & use with only a nut to keep the fender on. Until I decide on how to reattached the rack I would love to just leave this thing off.
![20180429_174011.jpg 20180429_174011.jpg](https://forums.electricbikereview.com/data/attachments/21/21694-86a6f3afe5802d49d8e4014ab5f4d3f6.jpg)
My CC didn't come with proper rack mount so I rely on the threaded hole this is bolted to. Unfortunately through repeated unscrewing & winter weather wear the threads on the frame are now stripped so I have taken the rack off & use with only a nut to keep the fender on. Until I decide on how to reattached the rack I would love to just leave this thing off.
![20180429_174011.jpg 20180429_174011.jpg](https://forums.electricbikereview.com/data/attachments/21/21694-86a6f3afe5802d49d8e4014ab5f4d3f6.jpg)