Rear rack suggestions
08-24-19, 02:51 PM
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Rear rack suggestions
I have acquired a Mongoose Dolomite and it has little to no rack bosses for rear rack attachment. What rear rack would fit this frame without modification (p.s. I would intend to zip tie a rear fender under the top deck of any rear rack I acquire.
thanks,
Slothead Tom
thanks,
Slothead Tom
08-24-19, 02:59 PM
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Better people may reply, but looks like a tough sale unless you go with a light seat post rack....
08-25-19, 08:54 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Pack-Pe...55611353&psc=1
09-10-19, 10:07 PM
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What did you end up going with?
09-12-19, 08:20 PM
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If you are still looking, I fit a Filzer PR 4 on my Fatboy.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5022-4...r-Pannier-Rack
To mount a rack without eyelets you can use P clamps and a seat post clamp that has eyelets on it.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5022-4...Rack-Parts-Kit
https://www.thebikeshop.com/product/...YaAoh3EALw_wcB
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5022-4...r-Pannier-Rack
To mount a rack without eyelets you can use P clamps and a seat post clamp that has eyelets on it.
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5022-4...Rack-Parts-Kit
https://www.thebikeshop.com/product/...YaAoh3EALw_wcB
09-14-19, 09:33 AM
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I used a rack with p-clamps at the top for many decades. Given that many racks have sheet metal mounts at the top, it seems like that is clearly adequate. I have always wondered about p-clamps at the dropout though.
09-14-19, 08:46 PM
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But I would use a P clamp to hold the rack stay beside the frame, so that the impact is borne by the clamp and not the frame tubing itself.
This is how the traditional M5 bolt holds most racks systems to the frame at the dropout area and the front fork.
Here is a simple drawing to illustrate - I am not an draftsman
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MEC Filzer PR4 rack mounted on 2017 Felt DD70. Some racked come with clamps for stays. Some bending mods were required.
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