Hi All- Following up on my puzzle about how to mount a traditional rack (like the Topeak SuperTourist DX) and fenders to a bike without eyelets on the dropouts, the tech at Kona responded with this advice:
"For a rack or fenders a clampset or extension off the dropout bolts will the way to go. On bikes with both a rack and fender I like to mount the fender to the rack and do away with the duplicate stays. That only works though if you don’t ever want to remove the rack and leave the fenders."
However, I don't know what he means by all of this. Is he saying that something like the Axiom Streamliner (disc) rack should work, or is he recommending some separate piece like the boomerang-shaped piece on the Tubus QR adapter? Any help, and especially photos, would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by
QuakerProf
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.