Need to rig a rack on a compact frame.
05-16-07 | 04:39 PM
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One Man Fast Brick
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From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Specialized Langster, Bianchi San Jose, early 90s GT Karakoram, Yuba Mundo, Mercier Nano (mini velo), Nashbar Steel Commuter, KHS Tandemania Sport
If you don't have braze ons near the seat post, then you can try to rig it to the seat stays with p-clamps. Are you using the rack to accomodate pannier(s)? If so, you might have heal strike issues with the small frame. I have a compact frame and got this rack so I could get the pannier back far enough for heal clearance. https://www.oldmanmountain.com/red_gallery.htm
The bike I have this on has caliper brakes, so no v-brake/canti posts to attach to like in the picture. I ordered rubber coated p-clamps and attached it to the seat stays instead.
The bike I have this on has caliper brakes, so no v-brake/canti posts to attach to like in the picture. I ordered rubber coated p-clamps and attached it to the seat stays instead.
05-16-07 | 05:06 PM
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eternalvoyage
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Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
I have a 2005 Schwinn Mesa that I am going to use for commuting to work.
I just purchased a Axiom Journey rack and I just realized that the Frame has
no rack mounting holes near the seat post!
Is this due to the small frame size? (it's a 15" compact frame)
Can I rig up a clamp or should I attempt to attach the tack to the seat post clamp?
Other suggestions?
CE
I just purchased a Axiom Journey rack and I just realized that the Frame has
no rack mounting holes near the seat post!
Is this due to the small frame size? (it's a 15" compact frame)
Can I rig up a clamp or should I attempt to attach the tack to the seat post clamp?
Other suggestions?
CE
On some bikes it might make sense to attach another (second) clamp higher up, directly onto the seat post itself.
05-16-07 | 06:15 PM
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Is the seatpost carbon? I don't know how much pressure a CF seatpost will be able to take from a clamp. Probably mot much. If it isn't carbon, you could probably pretty easily rig something up, or if you're not carrying much, get a seatpost mounted rack.
05-17-07 | 06:12 AM
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From: Hillsboro, Oregon
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I have a Schwinn Mesa GSD that I rigged for commuting duty until I got my touring bike. It worked ok. I rigged a Topeak disk brake rack to it. The bottom part bolts on normally, but the top was difficult. What I did was take some perforated metal strapping from a home improvement store and rigged it up with that. It worked great. Wish I had a picture of it.
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