Usually the kit has some adjustable rails to bridge the gap.
JoeRidesBikes on
Buy a better rear rack that has adjustable stay mounts.
stasigoreng on
some sheet metal rails or similar
every LBS should have a couple of them
Zenigata on
Either that rack was made to fit a specific frame or you should have some adjustable upper stays in the pack to allow it to fit differently shaped frames.
Snuffvieh on
Try some shoestring or get a proper rack
cryptolyme on
Either buy a rack with adjustable stays or fabricate some extensions. Shop might have some spare extensions from racks they’ve already installed and didn’t use.
That’s why we only stocked racks with adjustable stays in the shops i worked in.
niamulsmh on
since your brakes are getting in the way, it won’t fit the way it is. check the box for extenders. if they don’t come with it, you’d be better off returning it and getting one that mounts with the seat post. hth.
But at that price. I rather just buy one of those cheap racks with adjustable stays.
9hourtrashfire on
Cheap and dirty; stainless steel plumber’s strapping. With a nut/bolt attach two pieces to the rack holes then to the seat stays. I’d cut them long enough to pinch the two straps in halfway and bolt them together to make an X shape (as seen from above) to add some stability.
Not so cheap; get a fabricator to make a couple pieces out of aluminum.
The adjustable stays people are referring to here may be difficult to use because this is a different kind of rack than the ones that use those bits.
All the weight and stress is down to the dropouts so unless you are hauling big loads long distances I think the plumber’s strapping will be fine.
drewbaccaAWD on
As others have said, the problem is this specific rack isn’t adjustable. You either need a different rack or you need to create your own bracket to connect the stays to the mounting points on the frame.
likewhatever33 on
Just bend it into place. That’s what I would do.
Cartabanks on
It seems you’re trying to install a 28 inch wheel rack on a 26 inch wheel bike. It won’t work.
If you search for ‘Rack Stay Extension’ you may find others.
piggydogg on
On Amazon search for “adjustable straight brackets for mounting” you can make an L or straight.
make sure the bolts that connect the bracket to the rack is tight and does not move. use a rubber washer on the part that connects to your bike so your frame does not get scratched.
I’m cheap like that.
Agreeable-Mention403 on
I have this set up. it’s really easy
go buy a length of steel, brass or aluminum tubing, cut the length you need smash the ends flat, drill holes and bolt everything down.
you may also need to round the flat ends with a fileonce the ends are flat you can bend them to fit.
Impossible_Volume811 on
A couple of these stainless steel strips, measure how long you need. Probably 125mm between end holes.
Like these: https://ebay.io/m/OzcmHx
And a couple of 5mm (M5) locking nuts and bolts at 12mm long to connect them to the carrier.
Like these: https://ebay.io/m/W0wbbG
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Usually the kit has some adjustable rails to bridge the gap.
Buy a better rear rack that has adjustable stay mounts.
some sheet metal rails or similar
every LBS should have a couple of them
Either that rack was made to fit a specific frame or you should have some adjustable upper stays in the pack to allow it to fit differently shaped frames.
Try some shoestring or get a proper rack
Either buy a rack with adjustable stays or fabricate some extensions. Shop might have some spare extensions from racks they’ve already installed and didn’t use.
That’s why we only stocked racks with adjustable stays in the shops i worked in.
since your brakes are getting in the way, it won’t fit the way it is. check the box for extenders. if they don’t come with it, you’d be better off returning it and getting one that mounts with the seat post. hth.
https://burley.com/en-ca/products/burley-rear-rack-stays-kit
But at that price. I rather just buy one of those cheap racks with adjustable stays.
Cheap and dirty; stainless steel plumber’s strapping. With a nut/bolt attach two pieces to the rack holes then to the seat stays. I’d cut them long enough to pinch the two straps in halfway and bolt them together to make an X shape (as seen from above) to add some stability.
Not so cheap; get a fabricator to make a couple pieces out of aluminum.
The adjustable stays people are referring to here may be difficult to use because this is a different kind of rack than the ones that use those bits.
All the weight and stress is down to the dropouts so unless you are hauling big loads long distances I think the plumber’s strapping will be fine.
As others have said, the problem is this specific rack isn’t adjustable. You either need a different rack or you need to create your own bracket to connect the stays to the mounting points on the frame.
Just bend it into place. That’s what I would do.
It seems you’re trying to install a 28 inch wheel rack on a 26 inch wheel bike. It won’t work.
[Tubus Rack Stay Extension Kit](https://www.avonvalleycyclery.co.uk/folding-bike-spares/packs-luggage/tubus-rack-stay-extension-kit__1612)
If you search for ‘Rack Stay Extension’ you may find others.
On Amazon search for “adjustable straight brackets for mounting” you can make an L or straight.
make sure the bolts that connect the bracket to the rack is tight and does not move. use a rubber washer on the part that connects to your bike so your frame does not get scratched.
I’m cheap like that.
I have this set up. it’s really easy
go buy a length of steel, brass or aluminum tubing, cut the length you need smash the ends flat, drill holes and bolt everything down.
you may also need to round the flat ends with a fileonce the ends are flat you can bend them to fit.
A couple of these stainless steel strips, measure how long you need. Probably 125mm between end holes.
Like these: https://ebay.io/m/OzcmHx
And a couple of 5mm (M5) locking nuts and bolts at 12mm long to connect them to the carrier.
Like these: https://ebay.io/m/W0wbbG