#1
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
I recently purchased a street bike, Schwinn,
standard drop handlebar type. I want to mount a rack on the rear, but there are no through holes on the frame. I've never seen this before. Are there any kits with frame adapters or something, to facilitate a rack? -- Rich |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On May 28, 7:16*pm, RichD wrote:
I recently purchased a street bike, Schwinn, standard drop handlebar type. I want to mount a rack on the rear, but there are no through holes on the frame. *I've never seen this before. Are there any kits with frame adapters or something, to facilitate a rack? Use P-clamps. a lot of basic racks, like the Planet Bike Eco come with one set. You can order some extras on their site if you can't find them locally. $4 including shipping. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On 5/28/2011 5:16 PM, RichD wrote:
I recently purchased a street bike, Schwinn, standard drop handlebar type. I want to mount a rack on the rear, but there are no through holes on the frame. I've never seen this before. Are there any kits with frame adapters or something, to facilitate a rack? Yes. For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. Avoid the use of P clamps. If you don't like the special seat clamp solution above, there are some better clamps from http://www.thetouringstore.com to use, see Item #3 Tubus Stay Mounting Clamps at http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm. Be sure to order the proper size (hopefully you have a Vernier caliper to measure the tubing diameter). For the bottom: a) Purchase a rack that has clamps for the lower seat stays included, i.e. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycle-metal-rear-cargo-rack-56323 which has coated clamps to attach to the seat stays and is highly adjustable. Such racks are few and far between, so you'll have few choices. b) Avoid the use of P clamps if possible, it's not a great way to mount a rack. The clamps in the rack from Dealextreme are much more secure, but you could also use the clamps in Item #3 Tubus Stay Mounting Clamps at http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm. Again, be sure to order the proper size. c) Buy the Quick Release Rack Mounting Kit from http://www.thetouringstore.com. This kit creates lower mounting holes for a rack, see Item #2 Quick Release Rack Mounting Kit at http://www.thetouringstore.com/TUBUS/Fit%20Solutions/FIT%20SOLUTIONS%20PAGE.htm. Personally, even though it's costly, I'd get the special seat clamp and the Quick Release Mounting Kit. This will be the most secure and allows you to use any rack you want. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On 5/28/2011 5:39 PM, landotter wrote:
On May 28, 7:16 pm, wrote: I recently purchased a street bike, Schwinn, standard drop handlebar type. I want to mount a rack on the rear, but there are no through holes on the frame. I've never seen this before. Are there any kits with frame adapters or something, to facilitate a rack? Use P-clamps. a lot of basic racks, like the Planet Bike Eco come with one set. You can order some extras on their site if you can't find them locally. $4 including shipping. Most hardware stores carry usable P-clamps. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
SMS wrote:
For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. That's cool-- a commercial version of one of my signature tricks. When someone wants me to mount a rack on a bike that was never intended to have one, I often swap out the seat binder for a longer bolt or QR binder, drill out the rack stays, and mount them there. Avoid the use of P clamps. On this we agree. P clamps are insecure for the rack and unwholesome for the frame. Chalo |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
Chalo wrote:
SMS wrote: For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. That's cool-- a commercial version of one of my signature tricks. When someone wants me to mount a rack on a bike that was never intended to have one, I often swap out the seat binder for a longer bolt or QR binder, drill out the rack stays, and mount them there. Avoid the use of P clamps. On this we agree. P clamps are insecure for the rack and unwholesome for the frame. Ditto. Wiring harness clamps are one of those things which, like duct tape, have a proper place but are often found well afield from it. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On 5/28/2011 7:30 PM, Chalo wrote:
SMS wrote: For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. That's cool-- a commercial version of one of my signature tricks. When someone wants me to mount a rack on a bike that was never intended to have one, I often swap out the seat binder for a longer bolt or QR binder, drill out the rack stays, and mount them there. Avoid the use of P clamps. On this we agree. P clamps are insecure for the rack and unwholesome for the frame. The latter is especially true for non-steel frames. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On 5/28/2011 7:30 PM, Chalo wrote:
SMS wrote: For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. That's cool-- a commercial version of one of my signature tricks. When someone wants me to mount a rack on a bike that was never intended to have one, I often swap out the seat binder for a longer bolt or QR binder, drill out the rack stays, and mount them there. The fact that such a trick is necessary at all (at least on non-carbon frames) speaks volumes about those that design frames that lack this basic functionality. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On May 28, 8:48*pm, Jimmy July wrote:
On 5/28/2011 5:39 PM, landotter wrote: On May 28, 7:16 pm, *wrote: I recently purchased a street bike, Schwinn, standard drop handlebar type. I want to mount a rack on the rear, but there are no through holes on the frame. *I've never seen this before. Are there any kits with frame adapters or something, to facilitate a rack? Use P-clamps. a lot of basic racks, like the Planet Bike Eco come with one set. You can order some extras on their site if you can't find them locally. $4 including shipping. Most hardware stores carry usable P-clamps. Not here. I've checked at HD, Ace, and the independent local. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
rack mount
On May 28, 11:14*pm, SMS wrote:
On 5/28/2011 7:30 PM, Chalo wrote: * SMS wrote: For the top: See http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23925 for a way to get around the lack of braze-ons on the seat stays. Ensure that the rack you buy has supports that will reach, or buy extended supports. That's cool-- a commercial version of one of my signature tricks. When someone wants me to mount a rack on a bike that was never intended to have one, I often swap out the seat binder for a longer bolt or QR binder, drill out the rack stays, and mount them there. Avoid the use of P clamps. On this we agree. *P clamps are insecure for the rack and unwholesome for the frame. The latter is especially true for non-steel frames. If it's especially true and you can't provide evidence, you're probably lying again. What compels this? And why do you torture the missus with one of those awful sloping tube aluminum bikes which are so horrid--though you never give a real reason why? snort |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Trek 930 Rack Mount Screws | Big Jim | Techniques | 4 | May 8th 10 04:15 AM |
better blinky bracket (or rack mount?) | Nate Nagel[_2_] | Techniques | 18 | July 14th 09 06:24 PM |
Receiver mount car rack advice please | RicodJour | Rides | 3 | June 10th 05 06:54 PM |
DIY REAR RACK MOUNT | g.daniels | Techniques | 2 | September 27th 04 06:18 PM |
Roof Mount Bike Rack | Per Elmsäter | Techniques | 10 | September 18th 03 02:26 AM |