only one set of eyelets for back carrier

stabeek

Hi

I wanted to put on a back carrier, and I have eyelets close to where the axle of back wheel is, but the frame doesn't have the two usual holes up where the back brakes are, so the side arms of back carrier can be attached.

I was wondering what solutions I could have. I could always go to some mechanic's shop and ask them to drill them in for me. Or maybe there are some ready made solutions, I imagine there maybe some attachable bar that could be used. Any clues welcome.

Many thanks.

JOHN_70

One of these is an option, I have used one to put a rack on a road-bike. It replaces the existing seatpost clamp.

petethedrummer

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tubus-clamp-set-for-seat-stay-mounting

I would cut up an old tube and put it between the clamp and the seatstay to avoid the paint getting damaged.

thebouldwhacker

From what your saying this is what you have



With two arms at the top to connect to the bike under the saddle. This simply means that you have the wrong rack for your bike, no need to bore holes.
a few options:
Either get one of these or convert your existing rack into this


The difference is that instead of having two connecting arms there is one at the centre which connects onto the same fitting as your rear brakes. You may be able to modify your existing rack to attach to your bike as so.

OR

Get yourself a saddle post rack



I have one for a MTB i 'converted' into a tourer, big strong post on that bike which could take 20kg so you would have to check what your road bike post is like.

I hope this helps.

polariz

I bought one of these rear "Sherpa" racks : http://www.carradice.co.uk/categories/omm

Made by a company called "Old Man Mountain". They're held on by a skewer through your hub axle and come with various clamps that can be used to secure the rack to either the brake mounts (if using cantilever brakes) or the frame itself (as I did with my full suss mtb, locked out) so you don't need eyelets. They're really solid and well built, unlike the seatpost racks IMO..
Pictures and more info here http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/FAQ.html

stabeek

Hi,

Many thanks for the replies, they're all really good .. I never thought I'd have so much choice in the matter.

thebouldwhacker, you're right, though I have not bought the carrier yet. Where do you get the ones which use the back brakes connection?

Many thanks to one and all.

thebouldwhacker

Well I have a bog standard Toctec which can be used either way. The one on my GF bike is old and can only be used as a centre bolt rack. Have a look before you buy to see of it can be used to fit your bike. Have a look in a bricks and mortar shop to see them in the flesh as it were.

doh777

you can use jubilee clips available in any hardware shop.

image search 'jubilee clips'.

some tape (or an old tube as recommended above) wrapped around where they'll be postioned will prevent damage to frame.