How to Mount your FS onto your Boot Rack?

[Neil Mc]

Hi Hubbers,

not sure if this is the correct forum to ask the following question but here goes anyway :-)

 

I just recently upgraded my bike and am having trouble hanging it in my bike rack!

 

Here is the detail, I had a GT Zaskar Carbon and that also has the extra angled piece 

next to seatpost that prevents you from hanging the bike on the usual bike rack hangers,

 

For the record I have a sedan ie car with boot, and my rack is the standard one that rests on the 

top of the boot and on the bottom of the boot.

 

I purchased a Buzz Rack to combat the problem, this is basically an extendable rod with hangers

on each end, you basically place one end on the seatpost and the other end goes around the head / 

under the stem, and now the bike can be mounted via the rod and the bike is picked up by the buzz 

rack, ie resting on stem and seatpost / bottom of seat.

 

The next problem is my new bike has a Carbon seatpost and Carbon head and stem, the Buzz Rack 

would not take long to start rubbing a hole into the Carbon!

 

Do any hubbers have any solutions for the same problem?

 

For frame refference its a Trek Superfly, basically the rear shock prevents the frame 

from being hung in the usual manner like a HT would hang...

 

I also don't have a Tow Bar in case anyone suggests fitting a towbar mount rack whereby the bike stands

instead of hangs!  I am hoping someone has a solution that makes use of the current rack

whereby there is something to manage the problem and allow the bike to hand without rubbing!

 

At the momment I am urring on adding a piece of Silicon pipe around respective parts and then let

the buzzrack rest onto that! but its not a propper solution!!!

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated :-)

 

 

[Scott2luvit]

Had a Scott Spark and a BnB rack, had to turn the mount so it clamped the part just below the seatpost clamp, just used a fiber cloth between the clamp and the carbon frame, mine never scratched, 

[shaper]

http://www.thule.com/en/za/products/carriers-and-racks/bike-carriers/bike-carrier-accessories/thule-frame-adapter-982xt-_-982xt999

 

Attach to seatpost and steerer

 

Think there are other suppliers who do similar

 

Edit: Buzzrack also do one http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/buzz-rack-buzz-grip.html#.VVrvP_mqqko

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbjFeNRllik

[Neil Mc]

thanks for feedback, that thule extender is what I have, and if fibre cloth is enough then I will try that also :-) 

 

I also just put some clear vinyl wrap around the seatpost as an added protection.

 

much appreciated for the reply.

[akneethling]

Do yourself and your bike a favour. ..... get this Thule raceway. ....... it's the best option for you. It's pricey, but it could be your last rack you buy. And your bike will be better off.

[Neil Mc]

Yum Yum, I did see this before but as you said, its Thule and therefor Quality which doesn't come cheap...but also a lifetime investment!

my upgrade took all my money and then some, so for now need to make a plan lol..

 

That would be perfect!

[Surv0MTB]

My Thule handles FS's without issue. The handle bars may sit a bit high on the back in order to get the rack arms to hold in the right areas but its generally fairly solid.