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Joose__bocks on February 25, 2026 4:44 pm The top ones are definitely for a rear rack to stabilize it. I imagine some rear racks use the bottom ones too.
Chew-Magna on February 25, 2026 4:45 pm Those are rack mounts. [This style](https://surlybikes.com/products/rear-disc-rack) is meant to be used on it, not one [that would attach down by the axle](https://surlybikes.com/products/rear-rack). There don’t appear to be fender mounts.
Benka21 on February 25, 2026 5:00 pm I have both the same ones on each side and yes, theyre for racks
No_Ordinary_9618 on February 25, 2026 5:02 pm I recommend swapping out the rear axle to one designed for cargo attachments. It lowers the weight distribution and to a structurally stronger component.
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The top ones are definitely for a rear rack to stabilize it. I imagine some rear racks use the bottom ones too.
Those are rack mounts. [This style](https://surlybikes.com/products/rear-disc-rack) is meant to be used on it, not one [that would attach down by the axle](https://surlybikes.com/products/rear-rack). There don’t appear to be fender mounts.
I have both the same ones on each side and yes, theyre for racks
I recommend swapping out the rear axle to one designed for cargo attachments. It lowers the weight distribution and to a structurally stronger component.