How to Install a Rack on Your Bike

[@mskatykatz]

Best, clearest and most comprehensive video on how to instal rear rack when you don’t have the standard mounts/fittings on your mountain bike! Thank you, your advice is much appreciated! Katy

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@kevinzirkelbach3215]

The instructions that came with my bike rack were severely lacking in detail. This was just what I needed! I was done in less than 10 minutes! Thanks!

[@Apeiria]

Thank you so very much for this!! I bought a Bell Cargo rack for my son's bike and the instructions and diagram were as clear as mud. I tried going to the company's website with no luck and when I called their consumer help line the only thing they could do is send me a picture. You have saved one mechanically challenged mom from a huge amount of frustration. :)

[@geadonnamoore2719]

This was very well paced, helpful and point by point, step by step about what to do to get the best and safest results for a rear back rack installation. Thank you for letting the viewer know what to use if you don't have one thing or the other to mount your rear bike rack. Thank you so much for this very informative step by step tutorial. ***** (five stars)

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@hahahahagrin]

This really helped because I didn't realize (duh) that the bike already had mount adapters. This made it better for me to buy this type versus the seat only mounted item. These shown appear better for those buying saddlebag planniers

[@KevinShiflet]

I wish I could like this video more than once. It is surprisingly hard to find a straightforward explainer guide on this topic where there isn't an overwhelming amount of jargon, or the explainer did half the steps off camera.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you. You are very kind.

[@lee__1707]

my bike had NO instructions at all for bike rack or adjusting anything!! thanks to this video within 2 minutes of work my electric bike now has a bike rack, many thanks :)

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it helped!

[@benny332]

Perfect KZbin tutorial. To the point, clear instruction and good video quality. Thanks!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@MazzInk1]

Very helpful! Cleared up some questions I had before buying a cargo rack so now I know what I'll need to install it properly.

[@CarrieMtn]

This was soooooo much nicer than the local bike shop! Thanks.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@JdrD30]

The most comprehensive video on the subject. Hooray, my bike racks are installed. Thanks!!!

[@HarrySatchelWhatsThatSmell]

Great job, Saul! Thumbs up on the Sickle & Hammer! Very sassy, especially for a Canadian! You rock!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thanks.

[@cre-k8-ive]

This was a great video! I loved the "What if" section! My bike will need an adapter and now I know what I'm looking for, so thank you!

[@maxpcint]

very nice!! especially when providing all the solution when my bike has no holes on the frame. thank you !!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome!

[@PamBann]

Was just the easiest of instructions, thank you. Was dreading doing the job but you made it fearless and easy!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

I'm glad.

[@EnormousKingCrab]

Best video on this I've seen out of dozens, thank you

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you

[@heylemalade]

Thank you, I spent a lovely spring afternoon outside , because of you. For once it was simple :) .

[@frankenfishdom]

Thank you! I Googled forever trying to figure out how to install my monostay brake mount rack and you explained it here! THANKS

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@danielrenouf957]

Was this directed by David Lynch?

[@sourxtimes]

HAH!

[@vrstovsek]

GREAT COMMENT!

[@SleepscapeSerenity]

and starring John Malkovich... joke aside, its a great video.

[@effyleven]

daniel renouf No. It was way too pacey for David Lynch.

[@heyitsmenatev]

I'm deceased

[@kimsmoussa]

Awesome video! I need some P-clamps now. My fault that I bought a rack with the seat post when I should have bought another type for my mountain bike. Thanks so much!!!!

[@jademonkey5683]

I was so irritated because the struts weren't alining with the holes but now I find that the struts need to be bent. - Thank's

[@chestnutproducts3097]

Perfect video. As said elsewhere, the instructions with our carrier were pitiful. I especially like the 'What If' section, too many videos only cover the easy bits. Well done Saul!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@teddypattinson5772]

I like his vibe. Very chill and reassuring.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@joeljones4080]

Thanks. I attached mine today and appreciated a little coaching.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it worked.

[@Xijinping_Wanbatan]

Very helpful on the part about the bikes without mounting holes.

[@debbriggs1]

Thanks for this video. We got a 24" bike for my 10-yr-old at Walmart because he desperately needed a bike to get to school. Only two choices at our Walmart. Very heavy bike. :( We bought a "Bell Cargo Rack" at the same time. It had NO instructions whatsoever, and the parts and screws were a mystery to us. Thanks to your video, we're working it out, although it needs a seat post adapter which wasn't in the package for the Bell Cargo Rack. Moral of story, Walmart not good for bikes.

[@manonnemo6495]

Thanks to you I could manage to do this by myself! Thank you!!

[@tmcdgreen]

This was very helpful for a newbie biker...thank you! I didn't know adapters were available!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad I could help!

[@B3Band]

I used this to build a bike rack on my bike. Now my bike carries itself. Thanks!

[@alexiahrodriguez3405]

This man deserves an A+

[@helioloureiro]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

[@Tomoyovideos]

I just got a child seat for my bike that needs to be put on a rack like this and this helps a lot! Thank you for this video!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@enchantingcaos]

This was reaaaaallyy useful THANKS!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eleet321]

This video is a lifesaver, and to the point. Thanks!

[@schoenfelds]

Great video. I got my first rack from amazon tonight, and the instructions were lame and my bike was not setup the 'easy' way. Frustrating, but thanks to your video, I now know the solutions I should be looking at.

[@sergiomartin8935]

Awesome explanation. I really enjoyed it

[@SoniaHazard]

Thanks Saul! I've been wondering! I will order my rack now!

[@SachinGanpat]

Holy crap. I didn't know there were so many options. Thanks.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it informative.

[@breadbird8596]

Sick bike and well filmed video brother.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thanks.

[@stookiemom]

Very informative. Thank you! The adapter/clamp is what I need to get!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.

[@BicycleComics]

Exactly what I needed, because my bike doesn't have pre-drilled bolts and I was sure there had to be some solution. I'm off to find a brake bridge adapter! Thank you.

[@bernardlemay8563]

Great production value, and great content as well. That was really helpful!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@shirleyconway1613]

thanks guys.i had one exactly the same and your instructions were perfect

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it worked.

[@efetaner7066]

best bicycle frame i have ever seen.

[@luisa9531]

Great video with good ideas for instal the rack in any bike. Thanks a lot.

[@Marxone]

good, short and informative.

[@marijkew]

Thanks for the super clear video! Was glad to be able to do this by myself

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to hear it.

[@lorrainetaussig7831]

Perfect! Was done in 20 mins! Thanks so much.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Fantastic!

[@EatSleepSwim17]

Great video! I got a Bell cargo rack that came with horrible instructions as well. It came with a "pivot" piece but seemingly not enough bolts/screws. Who know you could just bend the strut into position. Thank you!

[@ignota25]

Clearest explanation I've found :) could you do a little more explanation on how the clamp adapters should be used, please?

[@teedskees]

This video is cute I love the horn sound effect !

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@MegaWimberly]

Thanks Saul! I always enjoy your videos. Would it be possible to do a video over bicycle bags and panniers? Just curious. Thanks again.

[@FromTheNorth45]

Perfect, just what was needed to double check fitting an old bike rack.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@sevanthepunisher]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips!

[@UltimateGuidetoWoodworking]

Easy to use and very sturdy!

[@Darkskynet1]

Excellent and clear video. Really helped me out :) Thanks!

[@SarahHaigh-gp4io]

Thank you this was perfect! 👏

[@petetube99]

Great Video. What type of bottle cages are they?

[@vaskco10]

Nice video full description of all type of bikes thanks =)

[@kamalbakhat8229]

Thanks. Really appreciate ur video.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.

[@talicoate]

Nice video. Thank you for all of the information.

[@alicem4238]

Thank you, this was very helpful! The adapter part let me know what I need to look for!

[@billshakespeare1387]

what if their isnt eyelits (holes for bolts) on the rear drop out?

[@edwardw2652]

buy a tap

[@jona7335]

Edward Wray what’s a tap

[@dariaklotz3613]

This video was super helpful!!

[@kelywilsn]

Thanks man, this was totally helpful!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@Emmahillcoat4]

Thank you so much for this!!! ❤🎉

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are so welcome!

[@PabloVeyrat]

Thanks! That was very clear. Off to install mine now :)

[@mjfollrd]

Good stuff! Thanks

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad you liked it!

[@Maroon9Fifty]

Thank you for this. You’re awesome.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are so welcome!

[@LML-013]

Great video! Very easy to inderstand.

[@muirbabe]

Thank you, very helpful video.

[@SpencerCrone]

Great video, very helpful.

[@PinkAmpharos]

so easy. thank you for the video

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.

[@bri-annaedwardine1697]

very good clear vid. Only question is, what doyou do if the moveable rods you afix to the rack are too short to reach the holes on ther frame, even after bending them? I had to put my seat all the way forward to get it to fit, and the back of the seat is right up againt the rack... I deally I'd like the rack to go back a bit so the seat has a small gap behind it

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You might need to order longer struts or make extensions.

[@nicholekemp2906]

Thank you this was very helpful:)

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@santiandres5177]

Thank you, very informative

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianthegamer6095]

Im pretty sure my bike doesnt have holes at the dropout nor at the frame behind the seat post. This mean there isnt a bike rack I can use?my frame is a fixe and doesnt have holes anywhere on the frame... not even brake line clamps...i can get a clamp adapter but what about the dropout holes?

[@EEKKbyMurdock]

Thank you for you video. it`s very interesting for me. My bike has not holes for the rack and now i haver an idea to do it.. (i think than a need a adapter for the holes) Best regards

[@sethscarboro2682]

saul goldman? more like saul goodman. all jokes aside this was incredibly helpful thanks

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.

[@sailor-rick]

Will you provide some links to where to get these adapters and rack. Thanks.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

www.amazon.ca/SunLite-Sunlite-Monostay-Adapter-One-Piece/dp/B01EX9MRAO/ref=pd_sim_468_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01EX9MRAO&pd_rd_r=935fcdd2-5e29-4f0a-8b49-cb67afa35945&pd_rd_w=VYbJe&pd_rd_wg=G7zfg&pf_rd_p=94dbaeca-ea23-49e9-888b-beaafbfedd36&pf_rd_r=QS4MJ2X325DS7FSWQNVJ&refRID=QS4MJ2X325DS7FSWQNVJ www.mec.ca/en/product/5013-781/Rear-Rack-Seatstay-Parts-Kit www.modernbike.com/rack-parts

[@sailor-rick]

@@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul Thank you.

[@vjstalin]

My upper brackets are only 1 5/8 " apart between the holes. The holes in the bike are 3' apart. Since the brackets are flat horizontally they don't bend sideways only up and down. Is there a premade adapter to accommodate this problem?

[@isaac_libre]

Thanks! very helpful :)

[@lamrof]

Whey didn't the guide mention adapters. I returned that rack in a flash when I found I did not have threaded mounts to tie in the front of the rack.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Maybe they didn't know.

[@lamrof]

I am trying to find them online. The product is $10, shipping is $7. Annoying. Do you know a better options so can get this done and make my travel next week. Thanks for this by the way. It is the best video I have seen from about 20 I checked.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

That is unfortunate. Check bike shops specializing in touring products.

[@lamrof]

I got one from Amazon and installed with it. Thanks for this timeless video.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it worked.

[@EmilianoGonzalez-vd1lw]

Hello Velotique great video! I have a question a friend of my gave me te Topeak baby seat with out the bike rack my question is if the Topeak seat fits on any rack or some rack o it has to be the topeak rack, thank you for your help.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

It is designed to only fit the specific rack that Topeak made for that specific seat.

[@tomasmireles7369]

What size are the bolts that he install at the begging of the video?

[@williamhallleiva8735]

If the left arm of my rack can't fit because of my brake callipers, is there some kind of clamp or adapter I can buy so that I can fit both arms to the frame?

[@carlosserrano15]

Thank you for the video!!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@johnkirk1444]

What if there are no holes at the rear dropouts for the fixing screws? What's the solution then?

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

There are adapter clamps available. See previous comments for details.

[@harryevans7418]

Brilliant advice

[@jcs311]

Any tips freeing up dropout holes that are tight? probably due to paint inside the threads?

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

It's not fitting on my bottom brackets for my hardtail mountain bike. Is this the wrong product for that?

[@zsxd.cf890l2]

Thank you sir for your video!!

[@haeng6333]

where can I get that seat post adapter? please give us a link thanks!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Sorry I have no link. Try your local bike shop or google.

[@Phreakpete]

I'm from Portugal, Europe. Do you know where i can get the Monostay Adapter? Oline shops in Europe would be great.... Thanks!

[@InvaderWakkoReborn]

I got a Bell Cargo Rack for Christmas. Honestly, I thought the rack would come with everything needed for installation, including instructions. Even my brothers who got it for me were confused why it didn't.

[@sailor-rick]

Thanks for the "what if" section.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@marilenadanelon]

Great video, thanks!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thanks...What do you suggest regarding Bags?

[@DanielGarcia-gq5ge]

my bike has pre drilled holes, but the nut at the end of the bolt doesn't clear the gears by a hair could I just file away at the nut?

[@fignon]

I bought a giant rack for a giant bike but the two legs going to the dropout are too narrow. Can I mount the rack using one outside and one inside drop out which is wide enough.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

If you are referring to the struts of the rack, they can, in most cases be spread wide enough to fit the dropouts on your frame.