Originally Posted by
mikerp
Update: I forced it. A few enthusiastic by-hand stretching sessions was enough. Then I used an adjustable wrench to bend the ends of the legs back inward somewhat so that they'd sit closer to flush with the eyelets.
We'll see what happens.
My wife bought the recommended rack for her bike and I still had to bend it to the point of worry to make it fit but it did and seems OK. Rack and panniers are great as it gives me an excuse to jump on the bike to get bread and milk etc.