Tips on putting a rear rack or front basket on my newly acquired beater?
08-31-15, 05:05 PM
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Tips on putting a rear rack or front basket on my newly acquired beater?
bought this disc brake converted old school mtb for a steal, but i'm having a hard time figuring how if possible to mount a rear rack since the disc brake tab has been added. What are my options for a rear rack or front basket?
08-31-15, 05:48 PM
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I had a Specialized HardRock with disk brakes. Can't remember the brand, but someone does make a rear rack that will fit over disc brakes. My boy claimed the bike but I could find out what make/model that is.
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08-31-15, 05:54 PM
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just add a spacer and a longer bolt and any rack will spread wide enough to clear the disc caliper..
go to a Bike Shop and you can test fit a rack before you buy.
and level that saddle..
go to a Bike Shop and you can test fit a rack before you buy.
and level that saddle..
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This front rack idea is interesting, and it would support a basket.
Azor/Steco Pickup frame mounting front rack
Azor/Steco Pickup frame mounting front rack
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It looks like the rear disc brake mounting tab replaced the left rack eyelet, so the OP no longer has two lower eyelets in the same place.
@guitarmankyle, you could use a rack that mounts to the QR skewer, like the Axiom Streamliner.
@guitarmankyle, you could use a rack that mounts to the QR skewer, like the Axiom Streamliner.
03-28-16, 12:47 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Children.../dp/B004UMFAWW.
1 caveat: use 2-part epoxy to adhere it to the seat post, otherwise it can shift side to side,
and put it at the lowest place on the post.
1 caveat: use 2-part epoxy to adhere it to the seat post, otherwise it can shift side to side,
and put it at the lowest place on the post.
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Rubber lined stainless steel P clips will be your friends for fixing the rack to the bike frame.
