Fitting bike rack on old Trek 8000

amandaseims
amandaseims Posts: 13
edited March 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Has anyone succeeded in doing this? I have a 2001 model and there is no way of attaching a bike rack as it currently stands. A bike shop mentioned something about drilling holes in the frame and using some kind of clips but advised me against doing it but has anyone else done this and has it caused problems?

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/Bike ... &Type=bike

I can't afford to buy a tourer so this is my only option for a cheap way of getting me to a fell running race in Scotland this May. I have contacted Trek directly for advice but have not heard anything back as of yet.

Thanks

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Seriously - DO NOT drill any holes, it may be over engineered, but it's a bad idea.

    Perhaps consider a seat post mounted rack.
  • freezing77
    freezing77 Posts: 731
    http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/racks/

    Streamliner Pro Tour INOX

    Our top of the line stainless steel rack – single model fits most bicycle styles
    Patent pending modular foot design includes 2 sets of stainless steel feet
    Universal design can be used on bikes with eyelets and bikes without eyelets
    Dual hardware options included. A) Versalock for use on frames with eyelets, and B) Caliper/Bridge mount for use on bikes without eyelets

    There are others

    Or a standard rack with this kit and a couple of P clips for the top stays

    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tubus-clamp- ... prod12723/

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