Old 04-27-13, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jputnam
Assuming your bike has eyelets for mounting the rack:

Remove the rack.

Get screws about 1cm longer than you have now, M5 wing nuts, and some standard M5 hex nuts.

Thread the screws in from the back side of the eyelets until they're tight, then lock them in place with the nuts.

You now have threaded studs on the bike that you can simply slip the rack stays over, and secure the rack with wing nuts.

Also works well if you want to have full-stay fenders that are quick to mount and remove.
You could do the same with allen screws, and do away with the screw heads. Temp covets for the studs could be cap nuts, screwed on finger tight when not in use. Wing nuts are still a good choice for attachment
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