Pannier rack, something not right

[ChrisV]

This rack was previously fitted to my road bike by the LBS, now put on the hybrid tonight. I've adjusted the silver straps to maximum, and they don't look like they've been trimmed, so why is it sitting at this angle?

Are there different racks for road bikes and hybrids?

 

[raleighnut]

I think it is just the way that rack will sit on that particular frame, it does seem a way up though with the bottom mounts on the frame you have fitted it to.
Maybe try a rack with adjustable bottom mounts.

 

[bikingdad90]

I see you have rack and guard mounts, does it sit better if the rack and guard share the same mount.

 

[Pale Rider]

Shorter legs would help.

I have a cheapish rack which has adjustable legs, although it doesn't look like yours has.

It might be possible to bolt the straps to the seat post clamp.

 

[growingvegetables]

Years ago, I picked up a bag of assorted straps of varying lengths and angles - to solve the very same problem; haven't been able to track any down for you, though.

Edited - ah, but now I've found them. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blackburn...823054?hash=item485e20570e:g:UygAAOSw0HVWBRPp any long enough, you reckon?

 

[steve50]

Different frame geometry.

 

[ChrisV]

It's a large frame.

Will try it on guard mounts or possibly seatpost clamp.

Is there a better option? I don't take masses when I commute, but my head is spinning with saddle bags, beam racks and fittings required to put on bigger carradice style bags!

 

[ChrisV]

Yeah, a GT bike.

Will go look online for longer straps. Not sure I need the capacity of a pannier.

 

[ChrisV]

Had a look at the bike and the most straight forward solution would be longer straps. Either they are not called straps or no one sells them - any idea where I could get them online?

 

[Thursday guy]

Different frame geometry.

That's it.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Seatpost clamp that'd do the job

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.RSP-Carrier...ign=Adwords&gclid=CK2Skfe1sswCFW8o0wodwW4O8Q#


(TMN to @User )

 

[growingvegetables]

Had a look at the bike and the most straight forward solution would be longer straps. Either they are not called straps or no one sells them - any idea where I could get them online?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blackburn...p&clk_rvr_id=1022175781126&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true - Long enough?

But I like the seat clamp idea - wish I'd known about them all those years ago! Dunno - probably purely cosmetic, but straight straps LOOK more stable?

 

[vickster]

Had a look at the bike and the most straight forward solution would be longer straps. Either they are not called straps or no one sells them - any idea where I could get them online?

Looks like a Topeak rack? So here you go https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-...esvaid=50080&gclid=CO6c-Mmhs8wCFS8z0wodg-kLBA

 

[boydj]

Rack is made for a bike with 700c wheels, not 26". the suggestion for some kind of clip to allow a different, horizontal connection seems to be the best solution.

 

[Julia9054]

I had exactly the same problem with fitting a standard rack to my Specialized Diverge. I assumed it was because it was an xs frame. Fortunately I had a cheap rack from Lidl in my garage which, with a bit of fiddling, I managed to get to sit level.