Fitting a rack onto a bike

spasypaddy

So my backpack is dying and ive been donated a rack, however one of the slider things wont bolt in due to the rear brake cable routing.

So my question, can a rack be used safely without the slider?

If not what should i do?

redvee

You might need to make the outer cable from top tube to brake a little bit longer and route it inside the bracket.

spasypaddy

didnt think of that, will give it a go. thanks

spasypaddy

didnt work redvee its the hard black plastic bit on the top of the brake thats blocking the slider. im going to run it with a single slider and a single pannier bag in the short term...