Bike racks - do they come with clamps to hold to bikes?

brizzichick

I've got a Orbea Asphalt and would like to use it to go touring...only problem is that it doesn't have the necessary holes to add a bike rack to for panniers. Does anyone know if you can buy a bike rack that may use a clamp or something to attach it to the bike? I know I can get holes put in the bike but I'm reluctant to do this. Any help would be great.

jswba

My racks came with 'P' clamps, but you can also buy them very cheaply from any LBS. Just make sure they're the right size!

The Mechanic

Most shops that sell racks also sell "P" Clips. These allow you to fit the rack to a bike without braze-ons by clamping round the seat stays. Check out www.bikeplus.co.uk they will have some.

daniel_b

Hi Brizzi,

I bought one of these, as my bike has carbon stays which aren't round:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5300005198&N=M:Part%20Single%20Bolt%20Seat%20Post%20Clamp%20With%20Rack%20Mount

Hope that helps.

Dan

brizzichick

this is brilliant... thanks everyone