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11-12-10 | 11:52 AM

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QuakerProf

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Joined: Jul 2010

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From: USA

Bikes: 2015 Jamis Ventura Race

I'm loving this set up, but I'm thinking about options to change the fender and rack attachment. The bike, oddly, has rear rack eyelets on the top of the seat stays, but not on the dropouts. So, I had to use PB's EZ Speed fenders that attach with brackets to the seat stays, rather than to the dropouts. I also have to use the Topeak BeamRack for the same reason. Has anyone attached a more traditional rack and fenders to a bike without eyelets on the dropouts? If so, how did you do it? I would like to have the stability of that kind of rack. If you have done it, please include a photo and links to relevant parts.

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Originally Posted by QuakerProf

Here's the new rig, a 2011 Kona Dr. Fine.

Specs:
Aluminum frame
Carbon fork
Shimano Alfine 8-gear IGH
Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc brakes
Freedom Ryder 21 rims
Continental Contact 700x32c

Also, a video of the lighting at night (including my lovely wife's commentary).

View My Video

Upgrades:
Changed out Kona Race Light grips for Ergon GC3s with integrated bar ends
Planet Bike EZ Speed fenders (clamp attachment to seat stays)
Topeak Quick Release Beam Rack and MTX trunk bag
Planet Bike SuperFlash lights (two on bag, one on the back of my hi-vis X harness)
Compass bell
Two CygoLite Expilion 250 headlights (USB rechargeable, no battery packs)
Two Planet Bike small lights (white) on front fork, two PB small red lights on seat stays for side visibility
BikeWrappers reflective wraps for side visibility when cars turn on headlights (not out that late usually)
Serfas RX anatomical saddle
Topeak Modula bottle cage and Thermos insulated vacuum bottle (tea for work).
Switched out stock for adjustable stem

Comments welcome!

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