Problems fitting rear rack

[Morsty88]

Morning everyone,

I bought the Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc Rack for my mountain bike (GT Aggressor) and whilst trying to fit it on I have realized the bolt which goes through the wheel/quick release and which connects this product to the back wheel is too short and thus I can not fix it on.

What can I do to overcome this problem, is it as simple as buying a longer bolt and if so where best to get it from?

Thank you for your help,

Samuel

 

[steveindenmark]

Take the short bolt to your LBS and tell them what you want.

 

[martint235]

Take the short bolt to your LBS and tell them what you want.

Take the short bolt to your LBS and ask them really nicely if they have a longer one. Then offer a donation in the hope they turn it down.

 

[steveindenmark]

Take the short bolt to your LBS and ask them really nicely if they have a longer one. Then offer a donation in the hope they turn it down.

Or cake.....take cake with you. It always works.

 

[gasinayr]

Are you sure the rack fixes on through the quick release. I have one and it bolts onto the holes for fixing mudguards on the rear drop outs.

 

[Willam]

Are you sure the rack fixes on through the quick release. I have one and it bolts onto the holes for fixing mudguards on the rear drop outs.

My thought too as I have just bought the same model and it fits onto eyelets on the frame not the QR.

I also have a GT and mine doesn't have the eyelets, yours might not have either.