I have a Ribble CGR Ti and I can’t find any rear racks to fit the bike.
Have taken it to several shops and no one stocks anything that fits. One suggested Old Man Mountain with a fit kit but that would run me hundreds of quid.
I want to run quite a large pack on the back so having a wide platform width is essential. Something like 125-130mm if possible.
If anyone has any advice I’d be very grateful as I’m at a total loss. Thanks
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Are there bosses on the tops of the seat stays? If so you could definitely make something work with those axle bosses.
I had this issue. Then got a tailfin aeropack. Expensive but fits on pretty much any bike
Ortlieb Quick Rack might be an option for you.
Those two silver screws, aren’t they rack and fender mounts right there? If they are, I would look for a rack where it has an L shape at the bottom. As in, the rack is set out a little wider and then makes a 90° turn in towards the bike where it mounts. They are made for disc brakes that protrude from the bike. I think most bikes nowadays have flat mount disc brakes that sit inside where the chain stays/ seat stays are. But yeah, might be worth looking into. The one that I have pictured in my mind is the topeak explorer disk rack. I had one on my old bike.
I have a Tubus rack in mine, needed the extensions from Tubus but no problem
Thule makes a rack that needs no fittings. I have one on my mountain bike
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5058-751/tour-rack?colour=NO_COLOUR&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqsWwjaajhAMV64NaBR2H9wcvEAQYCCABEgLDH_D_BwE
What’s the issue?? If it’s that shroud over the dropout go grab a couple 1/2″ aluminum sleeve spacers (unthreaded aluminum standoff bushing spacers at you online mega retailer) at the hardware store to force the legs to clear that. You’ll need longer screws too. Unless I’m missing something that should help just about any rack fit.
Topeak tetrarack will fit.
Your frame has bolts for racks and fenders.
Do you mean that the shape of the dropouts interferes with the rack stays? Try some slightly longer bolts and some spacers, preferably under 10 mm. And maybe for the lower eyelets!
OMM Divide will fit 100% it has angled connection so it can be mounted on the lower connection , or you can just go and mount on your axle, but that will cost extra.
You need this——->
https://planetcyclery.com/axiom-journey-unifit-mk-3-rear-rack-aluminum?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_aGuBhACEiwAly57MQMfLp2eOhYCcL1ONJLWpBJmPQWNJ0W1VIFCDtnzRiBcwIV0g8VfdRoCYHYQAvD_BwE
I own the same rack and it’s incredibly adjustable. The thing is that you can drill holes wherever you want on the mounting plate and get a perfect fit. Sturdy, reliable and cheap! Tailfin systems fix a problem that doesn’t exist, there are plenty of adjustable racks out there that are built better with significantly greater carrying capacity. Good luck
I’m a little confused. Your bike is fully ready for a nice rack. What exactly is the problem? Would definitely help if you let us know why the LBS had such trouble with it.
And did you ask Ribble, the manufacturer, yet? They certainly should be able to help you out.
Have a look at racks that clip onto the seat stays and also racks that use the seat-post as a base.
Tail fin seems to be an over expensive rack, trying to sell it on the premise that you’ll be faster.
Maybe or not.
Thule however sells itself on the fact that you’ll be able to carry STUFF in large quantities on almost any bike
I have one and couldn’t be happier.
https://road.cc/content/review/100184-thule-pack-n-pedal-tour-rack