Installation

Follow these steps to install the Fauna Cargo Cage on a compatible frame or fork mount.

What You’ll Need

• A hex key for the M5 bolts
• A torque wrench (recommended)
• Threadlocker (optional)

Before You Start

Paint or powder coating often partly fills the threads on cargo mounts. If a bolt doesn’t thread in easily by hand, run it into the mount on its own first to clear the threads, then attach the cage.

Installation Steps

1. Position the cage: Hold the backplate against the mounts with the open side of the cage facing forward. If the mounts are slightly misaligned, use the horizontal slot to line it up.

2. Add spacers if needed: For recessed carbon fork mounts, place the TPU spacers between the cage and the mounting surface.

3. Position the foot: Mount the foot where it best supports your load. For bottles and small dry bags, that’s near the bottom of the cage. For long items like tent poles, remove it.

4. Thread the bolts: Insert the M5 bolts through the cage and spacers and into the mounts. Start all the bolts by hand, then tighten them evenly to the torque listed below.

5. Secure your load: Strap your bottle, bag, or gear into the cage and make sure it can’t shift while riding.

Torque Specifications

Bolt	Recommended Torque
M5 mounting bolts (metal frames and forks)	4 Nm
M5 mounting bolts (carbon frames and forks)	3 Nm

If your frame or fork manufacturer lists a lower torque for its cargo mounts, use that. If you don’t have a torque wrench, tighten until snug and stop. Over-tightening can strip the mount threads or damage carbon.

Final Checks

• Recheck bolt torque after your first ride.
• Make sure the straps stay tight and the load doesn’t touch the wheel, frame, or fork.
• Stay under the load limit of 3 kg (6.6 lbs).
• If the bolts loosen over time, a small amount of threadlocker will help.