Hello, I need to buy this part to install the rack on another bike. How do you call this set of plates and bolts? Thank you
by Beru73
Hello, I need to buy this part to install the rack on another bike. How do you call this set of plates and bolts? Thank you
by Beru73
5 Comments
I’d call it a mounting bracket
Struts. Topeak makes replacements you can buy.
I would call them mounting struts and hardware, they will vary for different racks.
Connector gadget
Planet Bike calls them “[stays](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/planet-bike-eco-rack-stays-15.5-inch-390878-1.htm?variations=3833613?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw5xyKQOB-bJ3mwSDEek1f0sgNQYTaeXcqBj4okAj7wL9E2Y-tpwIrRoC_CMQAvD_BwE)”
Old Man Mountain calls them “[extenders](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/old-man-mountain-extenders-rear-14-533984-1.htm?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw9bAo3h5-eKYLeklMWiq4EY2dmc0fLfM6xSOAXzTl2_MrcUOf0S1KRoCl6sQAvD_BwE)”. Jandd does, [too](https://www.jandd.com/Rack+Extender+Stainless+8+or+12+or+16+inch+%28Pair%29/p423.html).
Sunlite calls them “[extended struts](https://www.downtownbicycles.com/product/sunlite-extended-strut-kit-298927-1.htm?variations=73837)”.
Some places call them “[rear rack installation hardware](https://shop.plainbicycle.org/en-us/products/rear-rack-installation-hardware)”.
Your LBS probably has a big box of random spares.