Rear Rack for Mountain Bike with No mounts on Frame Whatsoever
07-20-17, 01:58 PM
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Rear Rack for Mountain Bike with No mounts on Frame Whatsoever
I posted this in the MTB section, but figured this section could also be a good source of info.
Seeking a standard rack that could hold up to 30-40 lbs-- I understand that "P" clamps could be used on the lower part of the seat stays.
Is there a mount that can utilize the seat post to support the front end of the rack?
Also, Is there a rack that's most suited for this setup? BTW, the bike has disk brakes... Thx!
Seeking a standard rack that could hold up to 30-40 lbs-- I understand that "P" clamps could be used on the lower part of the seat stays.
Is there a mount that can utilize the seat post to support the front end of the rack?
Also, Is there a rack that's most suited for this setup? BTW, the bike has disk brakes... Thx!
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You need to Delete this one as Posting in TWO Threads is Very Confusing for most members.
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I posted this in the MTB section, but figured this section could also be a good source of info.
Seeking a standard rack that could hold up to 30-40 lbs-- I understand that "P" clamps could be used on the lower part of the seat stays.
Is there a mount that can utilize the seat post to support the front end of the rack?
Also, Is there a rack that's most suited for this setup? BTW, the bike has disk brakes... Thx!
Seeking a standard rack that could hold up to 30-40 lbs-- I understand that "P" clamps could be used on the lower part of the seat stays.
Is there a mount that can utilize the seat post to support the front end of the rack?
Also, Is there a rack that's most suited for this setup? BTW, the bike has disk brakes... Thx!
Disk brake (skewer-mount) rack with p-clamps or seat collar
https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Streaml...om+streamliner
https://www.amazon.com/Ancor-403372-...words=p+clamps
https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Trekk-C...ds=seat+collar
Those are just for illustration purposes, you would have to determine the appropriate p-clamp and seat collar diameters.
07-20-17, 09:10 PM
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I have the streamliner. Well built rack but it is a little narrow at the top and bags can only clip on the top (does not have a seperate lower bar for the bags). If you have bags AND want to put stuff on the top flat, you will be limited to what you can squeeze in there and bungy down. I actually have rack mounts on my frame but the disk brake was limiting for most racks. I moved the bottom brackets on the rack to the inside instead of the outside of the bars to provide a little more clearance and used my existing rack mounts. The QR would have worked but I didn't have to use that.
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Check with Wayne & Co. at thetouringstore.com for ideas.
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07-21-17, 11:20 AM
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Old Man Mountain racks will suit your needs. Will work on pretty much any bike, and since they are a fairly small outfit, you should just give them a call with any specific questions. I have one for the front, which is good and solid.
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I second the advice to call OMM racks. The owner is a great guy and when I was buying the Santa Cruz Chameleon, he was great in putting together a strong rack setup for my bike which was without any mount braze ons.
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Thule racks are quite popular with the MTB crowd, the same rack can apparently be used on the front or rear, making it quite versatile in case of changed priorities or philosophies.
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The best bet. Although this link isn't to The Touring Store, it's less confusing to illustrate a better system than p-clips. I have these on the top and bottom of my rack on one of my mountain bikes. I find them much easier to work with than p-clips and they can carry more load
Wayne talks about them here (Item #3).
Wayne talks about them here (Item #3).
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