How do I increase my mountain bicycle storage capacity?
11-18-15, 05:48 AM
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How do I increase my mountain bicycle storage capacity?
Afternoon everyone,
I am new to cycling (not to say cycling per say but actually getting 'serious' with my bicycle in terms of my mode of transport) and I wish to be able to carry stuff to and from my place of work.
I've read about bike racks but unsure if they will fit and was looking for some advice.
What are my options for increasing storage capacity of my bicycle? I've attached some pictures below which might help as I am a little confused.
I appreciate all your advice :smile:
Samuel
p.s I have tried uploading photos on here but with no luck so I have put them on facebook for those to see(?)
https://www.facebook.com/samuel.mor....0746244&type=3
I am new to cycling (not to say cycling per say but actually getting 'serious' with my bicycle in terms of my mode of transport) and I wish to be able to carry stuff to and from my place of work.
I've read about bike racks but unsure if they will fit and was looking for some advice.
What are my options for increasing storage capacity of my bicycle? I've attached some pictures below which might help as I am a little confused.
I appreciate all your advice :smile:
Samuel
p.s I have tried uploading photos on here but with no luck so I have put them on facebook for those to see(?)
https://www.facebook.com/samuel.mor....0746244&type=3
11-18-15, 02:05 PM
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Picture link DNF so... Buy a Big Wald Newsboy front Basket 157 Giant Delivery Basket - Waldsports
You will know if a rack will fit .. by going into a Bike Shop and buying it there, where the rack can be test fit on your Bike In Person.
You will know if a rack will fit .. by going into a Bike Shop and buying it there, where the rack can be test fit on your Bike In Person.
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11-19-15, 06:42 AM
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You will need a seat-stay mounted rack designed for disc brake bikes, or a seatpost mounted rack. I would make sure to get one with side frame so you can attach a good size panier to it, which you will need to store your stuff in. You will need both the rack and a good panier.
Your bike with seat-stay mounted rack:
The holes for rack mount, on the seat-stays:
Rack example:
Detail of the lower side:
Topeak makes one:
Topeak® Cycling Accessories ? Products - Explorer Tubular Rack w/disc Mounts (w/ Spring)
Also see Wiggle for the seatpost mounted rack:
wiggle.com | Topeak QR Beam Rack - RX with Side Frame | Pannier Racks
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Your bike with seat-stay mounted rack:
The holes for rack mount, on the seat-stays:
Rack example:
Detail of the lower side:
Topeak makes one:
Topeak® Cycling Accessories ? Products - Explorer Tubular Rack w/disc Mounts (w/ Spring)
Also see Wiggle for the seatpost mounted rack:
wiggle.com | Topeak QR Beam Rack - RX with Side Frame | Pannier Racks
Hope this helps! Good luck!
11-27-15, 02:40 AM
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Morning everyone,
Thanks for your replies
I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.
What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?
Thank you for your help,
Samuel
Thanks for your replies
I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.
What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?
Thank you for your help,
Samuel
11-27-15, 07:34 AM
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The lower bolt goes through a threaded eyelets on the "rear dropout" of the frame. If you lack these eyelets, some racks fit directly to axles or quick releases, but frame fitting is always best.
You should have been supplied with bolts of sufficient length. Ask at the shop.
Supplied bolts are usually made of cheese. Hardware store, stainless-steel, allen bolts are better. The bolt should be long enough to protrude a few threads. Always use washers between bolt head and rack. On Al frames I prefer anti-rotation star washers.
Always smear a little grease on the threads.
If you fit a bolt-on mudguard/fender (much better than clip-ons), and you have one eyelet, the order of fitting is:
Frame/rack/fender/washer/bolt.
You only need a disk rack if your bike uses disk brakes on the chainstay mount.
You should have been supplied with bolts of sufficient length. Ask at the shop.
Supplied bolts are usually made of cheese. Hardware store, stainless-steel, allen bolts are better. The bolt should be long enough to protrude a few threads. Always use washers between bolt head and rack. On Al frames I prefer anti-rotation star washers.
Always smear a little grease on the threads.
If you fit a bolt-on mudguard/fender (much better than clip-ons), and you have one eyelet, the order of fitting is:
Frame/rack/fender/washer/bolt.
You only need a disk rack if your bike uses disk brakes on the chainstay mount.
11-30-15, 02:07 PM
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Racks and bags. There are a wide variety out there.
Aaron
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
12-01-15, 04:31 AM
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The Topeak racks for disc-braked bikes have a special offset, and the head of the bolt should actually go through the larger outer hole on that housing and enable you to screw it into the dropout. You will need an allen key. The Topeak racks come with the required bolts to do the entire job.
OP, have another look at what you are doing. The bolt, when put in place, should protrude enough so that you can screw it into the dropout, but not so long as to protrude and interfere with either the disc or the cassette. Don't use the washers for this. Tightening the bolt into the aluminium will "lock" the bolt in place anyway.
OP, have another look at what you are doing. The bolt, when put in place, should protrude enough so that you can screw it into the dropout, but not so long as to protrude and interfere with either the disc or the cassette. Don't use the washers for this. Tightening the bolt into the aluminium will "lock" the bolt in place anyway.
