How to Install a Rack on Your Bike

Saul explains how to install a rear mounted cargo rack on your bicycle.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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

[@JdrD30]

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

[@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.

[@benny332]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@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

[@maxpcint]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome!

[@HarrySatchelWhatsThatSmell]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thanks.

[@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!

[@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

[@CarrieMtn]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@heylemalade]

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

[@1989TiananmenSquare]

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

[@B3Band]

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

[@helioloureiro]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

[@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!!!!

[@tmcdgreen]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad I could help!

[@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!

[@alexiahrodriguez3405]

This man deserves an A+

[@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.

[@manonnemo6495]

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

[@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.

[@enchantingcaos]

This was reaaaaallyy useful THANKS!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teddypattinson5772]

I like his vibe. Very chill and reassuring.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@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!

[@joeljones4080]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it worked.

[@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.

[@EnormousKingCrab]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you

[@SoniaHazard]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sergiomartin8935]

Awesome explanation. I really enjoyed it

[@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.

[@Marxone]

good, short and informative.

[@eleet321]

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

[@ignota25]

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

[@efetaner7066]

best bicycle frame i have ever seen.

[@FromTheNorth45]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@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.

[@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

[@bernardlemay8563]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@alonzomartii]

My bike doesn't have any wholes at all. I just bought a seatpost rack and. Now I can go do laundry easily.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You will need clamp adapters.

[@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.

[@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.

[@marijkew]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to hear it.

[@luisa9531]

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

[@alicem4238]

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

[@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!

[@shirleyconway1613]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad it worked.

[@lorrainetaussig7831]

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

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Fantastic!

[@teedskees]

This video is cute I love the horn sound effect !

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@sevanthepunisher]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips!

[@nicoleraheem1195]

He speaks like Bob Ross. Bob Made Me Feel Like I Could Paint Like Picasso With Absolutely No Experience With Much Ease.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank You.

[@webpaj]

I have a different problem with mounting a Topeak Explorer Tubular Rack. I bought this rack and a basket (w/the MDX lock mount) for another bike, and want to use it for my new Citizen folding bike, which does not have the two holes next to the wheel bolt for securing the Topeak rack. My new bike came with its own rack, which is pretty useless without some sort of mounting system. The Topeak rack sits nicely on top of my bike's rack, but I don't like the idea of the Topeak rack being unsecured at the bottom. Don't want to use a beam rack, which holds much less weight, and is reported to crack under pressure.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You will need clamp adapters to go on the frame to attach the bottom of the rack.

[@patrickrossi7279]

Rad. Says my 1988 Scott Boulder Mountain Bike. Rear rack on and straight. You the man!

[@user-bi6sx7ul3o]

Easy to use and very sturdy!

[@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.

[@k.whiking4372]

Great video, but dont forget a small drop of locktite (screwlock) on the screws so they don't rattle out.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Good point. Thank you for sharing.

[@vaskco10]

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

[@sailor-rick]

Thanks for the "what if" section.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You're welcome.

[@Darkskynet1]

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

[@iamprobablyahuman8654]

thank you. my bike has rear suspension and no seat pole (sorry i dont know the correct terms) there are no holes on the rame but the bit by the wheels has two sets of holes...can i install a rear rack with just this?

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You might need some clamp adapters as well.

[@ajschmidt1048]

One other situation I ran into. The struts were too long so I drilled new holes in the rack so I could slide it in farther.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Great solution.

[@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?

[@CameronBrtnik]

The John Malkovich of bike repairs! Lol

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thanks.

[@Johnbartheart]

I love KZbin! Thanks Saul, I need to go get an adapter...I thought I was crazy when I couldn’t find the hole. That’s what she......

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad I could help!

[@mjfollrd]

Good stuff! Thanks

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad you liked it!

[@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.

[@LML-013]

Great video! Very easy to inderstand.

[@SarahHaigh-gp4io]

Thank you this was perfect! 👏

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

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

[@talicoate]

Nice video. Thank you for all of the information.

[@Lita1]

O that bendy part I'd never of guessed that. I liked this helpful video yes!!!!👍😅

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

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

[@PabloVeyrat]

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

[@dariaklotz3613]

This video was super helpful!!

[@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?

[@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

[@kelywilsn]

Thanks man, this was totally helpful!

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Glad to help.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kamalbakhat8229]

Thanks. Really appreciate ur video.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

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

[@SpencerCrone]

Great video, very helpful.

[@Emmahillcoat4]

Thank you so much for this!!! ❤🎉

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are so welcome!

[@strangecodes]

Thanks! I installed mine. I found out that on the botom side of the bike there was holes and I could screw in both sides. One side the screw goes a little too far towards the gears, so i have it kinda half installed on that side, and on the other tightly installed. For the connecting to the bike at the top, i just used twist ties. Sorted.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

If the screw is loose it will get looser. Use washers or nuts as spacers. Zip ties are a fine temporary fix. They will fail eventually. Use metal clamp bands or adapters.

[@strangecodes]

velotique I have used to many twist ties lol don’t think it’ll fail man - at least not for a long ass time

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Good Luck.

[@isaacchicagoo]

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.

[@Jewlia82]

What do I do if the bolts that came with are too small for the installation of the back part for my bike?

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Try to get longer bolts from the place you got the rack or other sources if necessary.

[@beecnul8r]

126 people didn't like this video? Hmm. Must be a lot of whacked out people out there. The video was concise, precise and covered all the bases.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

Thank you.

[@Maroon9Fifty]

Thank you for this. You’re awesome.

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

You are so 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.

[@PinkAmpharos]

so easy. thank you for the video

[@velotiqueBetterWatchSaul]

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

[@richardsequeirateixeira]

I love the stickers on your bike! 🌟WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE!!! 🌟

[@ApocaIypse666]

adapters u say hmm.. why didnt i thought about that anyway thank u for this vid. its very informative thnx

[@beattrixer7947]

I dont have holes i can access qith my hydronic disc brakes. Any adapters for them?