I'm looking to buy a cheap used gravel bike to use as a commuter with my rack and panniers. I found a Scott Speedster in my size for a reasonable price, but the mounting holes for the rack are in a weird place (see pics). There is one by the rear wheel axle that seems normal, but the two on the back seat stays are towards the front of the bike (instead of on the sides like I am used to).
I'm hoping to confirm that a rack can be mounted on it before I purchase it. Can I just bend the metal of the bars that attach to the bike? The third pic is similar to the rack I have, I circled the part I think would need to be bent in red.
Any insight is appreciated, TIA!
by ComprehensiveBird666
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The holes on the seatstays are really meant for a special set of fenders, not a rack. You could do a rack mounting to the dropout holes and to the seatpost.
Scott bikes are only compatible with scott racks
Bike shop guy here
To put simply – yes, but you’ll have to do some bending/make some brackets to make them fit perfectly. I’d imagine that Scott do some form of specific mount on their rack/mudguards (Cube do it on theirs as well), but you’ll be able to make it work, I’ve done it in the shop I work in a few times now!
Failing that, if the bike has a standard seat clamp, you can replace them with a clamp with threaded holes for a rack (see image I’ve attached for context)
https://preview.redd.it/3lz1pbl49p6f1.jpeg?width=991&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c7b532109f621ce52d1f7840112341482d7ac03
Maybe it’s just the lighting, but the hole at the dropout looks like it’s just punched through and not actually threaded. You should definitely check on that before messing around with the seatstay mounts.
While those are fender mounts, many rack mounts come with the necessary adapters to attach on the seat stay. Mine came with a rubber coated band that clamped the seat stay. Check the manuals before you buy, or order an adapter kit.
I have the same bike. I use the ortlieb quick rack, which works fine but its quite expensive. The bike can handle light and medium loads well, but for real heavy loads, it might not be stiff enough. At least thats what it feels like to me
The only downside to the bike is that the max tire clearance is 35mm. Also your version dont have hydraulic brakes unfortunately.
For the 500euros i paid for it, it is a great bike
the holes at under the seat stay are likely to be used for….. frame lock? (those dutch bike will have that to lock the rear wheels from spinning…
A [tailfin](https://www.tailfin.cc/pannier-rack/?v=0b3b97fa6688) would fit without any fear of whether those fender eyelets can handle a rack.
I’ve had a couple different racks that attach SOLELY to the seat post; I put a saddlebag on them. Have never had an issue; think that would MORE than suffice for commuting.
Sure can! If your frame lacks the mounting points, you can just add them with metal bands and bolts or use a different style of rack (though I’d just go with adding mount points because I dislike stuff like seatpost racks). There may also be some racks made specific for that bike that may or may not be good (not familiar with the frame myself).