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Old 07-31-07 | 06:27 PM
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Can anyone recommend a rear frame that attaches where the rear brake caliper is attached to the back of my frame. I know I've seen this type of frame somewhere but can't remember where. I'm trying to avoid putting a clamp on the bike. I don't know if I explained what I was looking for very well as I'm not completely bike savvy, but any help would be appreciated.

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Old 07-31-07 | 07:26 PM
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Try Old Man Mountain. They specialize in racks for suspension bikes.
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Old 07-31-07 | 07:54 PM
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Can anyone recommend a rear frame that attaches where the rear brake caliper is attached to the back of my frame. I know I've seen this type of frame somewhere but can't remember where. I'm trying to avoid putting a clamp on the bike. I don't know if I explained what I was looking for very well as I'm not completely bike savvy, but any help would be appreciated.

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Where you say "frame", do you mean "rack"?

Old Man Mountain racks can attach to the brake bosses for cantilever brakes, but I'm not aware of a rack that uses the hole where caliper brakes attach to the frame. Maybe check out thetouringstore.com to see what they have.
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Old 07-31-07 | 08:17 PM
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I really don't know what I'm talking about. But, I found this rack while searching around which I think is the type I'm talking about. It's too expensive and I'd have to import though. . .

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Old 07-31-07 | 08:35 PM
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I really don't know what I'm talking about. But, I found this rack while searching around which I think is the type I'm talking about. It's too expensive and I'd have to import though. . .

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Here it is at thetouringstore.com.

https://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fly/FLY%20PAGE.htm
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Old 07-31-07 | 08:47 PM
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Yep that's it the fly.

It attaches like this.
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Old 07-31-07 | 09:12 PM
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Yes! that's the kind of rack I'm looking for. Sort of. . .I'm still looking for something a little larger than that though. I don't know if that type of mounting is only found on really light weight racks or what.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.
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Old 07-31-07 | 09:14 PM
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Also, the cheaper the better. I don't think I can spend more than around $80 for the rack.
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Old 07-31-07 | 11:24 PM
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What kind of fender you got there AllenG? It looks nice!
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Old 07-31-07 | 11:53 PM
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^^^^
Giles Berthoud. Thanks, they actually provides pretty good coverage, and they've held up real well too.

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