It doesnt fit.

marcthehammer

Hi. I bought this rack today http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165643 But it doesnt fit on to my wifes bike.It fits on to the drop outs but the extender brackets dont reach. Is there any way i can attatch it to the seat post some how? or make the brackets longer? Her bike is a trex 7.5 fx wsd.Thanx

rjh299

Halfords!

marcthehammer

yeah i know but i was blinded by the buy one get one half price!!

deal

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165643

£5 more but a far superior product, and still part of the deal.

marcthehammer

deal wrote:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_231835_langId_-1_categoryId_165643

£5 more but a far superior product, and still part of the deal.

Dont think that one we fit either. I think im gonna have to order one direct from trek.

deal

if you read the reviews on the halfords website for your rack you will find this

Even though this is good for value it isn't a 'one fits all' regardless what the staff claimed.
The metal extenders to fit the rack to the frame were about 3" Short (I have a Hybrid, with a low angled seat stay) and 28" wheel.
It also doesn't fit a 28" wheel if you have a mud guard on the back.
If you have this problem, then the Topeak Super Tourer has much longer extenders for £5 more from Halfords.

marcthehammer

Ah yeah maybe i should have, never buy in haste my dad used to say.