Bakersb

I've done a few searches on the internet, and I can't seem to find a solid rear rack for singlespeed/fixed gear bikes. Many of the rear racks in the market right now have the bolts that bolt on to drilled holes on certain frames. Having a leader 721, I don't have the option for these bolts.

What are some rear racks you guys use for your singlespeed/fixed gear bikes? If there arnt any solid choices, what are some solid front rack choices?

hairnet

A more appropriate frame?

Have you taken a look at racks that clamp to the seat post?
https://www.topeak.com/products/Racks...de_frameE-Type

europa

Use a normal rack. If you don't have the mounting points, use P clips.

Justsomedude

I have a Topeak quick track RX that clamps to the seat. And then Topeak dual side supports.
Bought them like 5 years ago and never installed them. Just found them yesterday.

Philphine

a cheaper version ('cause i'm a cheap guy)


Schwinn 977N Seat Post Mount Rear Bike Bicycle Rack Black Lightweight Alloy | eBay

my city bike is a folder where you pull the seat post out to fold it, so a seat post rack works better for me.

Justsomedude

The Topeak is very lightweight.
my current bike came with a Planetbike rack mounted on it (drilled).
It seems like it is much heavier

vaultbrad

As stated, use a normal rack with p-clips. Don't bother with fiddly seat post racks if you actually intend to carry loads on the bike.

Wendell F

Installing a bike rack without eyelets: Surly Steamroller | Starting from Somewhere
Roughly followed these instructions for mine. Pretty much any old rack will do.

veganbikes

Maybe get a frame with the proper mounts. Seatpost mounted racks don't hold much weight and could swing around or harm your seat post. If you are trying to have a grocery getter maybe find an older frame that has the proper mounts and convert it to a fixed gear or shingle speed. Use your Leader for other purposes.

Unkle Rico

Get a front rack instead?

SGMongoose

My frame didn't have any mounts for a rack either. I used a seat post mounted rack for a month but it had no stability with any weight mounted on it. My solution was to have my dropouts drilled and tapped, and mount the top supports to the seat collar.

this is before with the seat post rack:



this is after:

Bakersb

Thats interesting.. Does the average LBS drill for these holes? Did you do it yourself? If at a LBS, how much did it cost?

europa

It's something any competent machine shop, backyard or professional could do. Got a mate who restores cars? All you need to do is drill a hole on each dropout - same place of course and vertical to the dropout, then tap it to match whatever sized bolt you want to use. To do it properly, you'd need a drill press but a steady hand and good eye would get it close enough for a simple mounting bolt.

SGMongoose

I had it done at my LBS because they only charged me $15 which is less then the appropriate tap set would have cost me. But on a aluminum frame drilling it yourself would be easy. The hole doesn't need to be perfectly perpendicular, but even on both sides would be best.