Screws on frame for what?

mercedism
mercedism Posts: 102
edited January 2012 in MTB beginners
I have 2 screws for fitting bottle cage but also have another 2 either side below the seatpost on the shoulders going down to the back wheel.

Just wondered what they are used for.

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Rack
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    It depends on where they are. Pics would be good.

    But with the info given sounds like the above info is mainly correct.

    But there are many many different fitting that can be found on frames.
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  • mercedism
    mercedism Posts: 102
    As per this pic. if you follow the seat post down its just above where the 2 cables cross.

    remote_image20101128-7080-2kgkh-0.jpg
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Does it have a couple more just out of shot at the bottom of the seatstays? (the bits going down to the wheel, the ones along the bottom are the chainstays. Here endeth the lesson)
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  • mercedism
    mercedism Posts: 102
    Yes there is another hole on the seatstay just above the derailleur on either side, never noticed them before as no bolts in them.

    Are you thinking rack?
  • Phil_D
    Phil_D Posts: 467
    mercedism wrote:
    Yes there is another hole on the seatstay just above the derailleur on either side, never noticed them before as no bolts in them.

    Are you thinking rack?

    Either that or they put them there by accident
  • mercedism
    mercedism Posts: 102
    Not needing a rack, so they can stay as they are.
  • phil_pompey
    phil_pompey Posts: 153
    Always wondered why they still do this on a modern frame because would the rack not foul a disc brake? you would have to use some fairly short screws not to hit the rotor!
    Cheers,

    Phil

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Disc specific rack, and the main bolt only needs to go as far as the other side of the dropout, further doesn't help!

    My commuter (avatar) runs disc brakes with a rack.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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