Love our Switch Rack, but would prefer to use your bike’s frame bosses? The Direct Mount Adaptors are for you. Convert your thru-axle Switch Rack to direct mounting. Love our Switch Rack, but would prefer to use your bike’s frame bosses? The Direct Mount Adaptors are for you. Convert your thru-axle Switch Rack to direct mounting. (Note: if you do not currently own a Switch Rack, it is possible to buy the rack with Adaptors included.) Direct Mount Adaptors for Switch Rack are designed to fit all bikes with horizontal/in line M5 rack/mudguard mounts. All mounting hardware is included. Fitting the Direct Mount Adaptors: Direct Mount Adapters are designed to be compatible with frames which have horizontal / in line M5 mounting positions on the dropouts They can be installed onto frames with M5 mounting points on the seat stays, but it is important to ensure that these are horizontal and in line to avoid the rack from binding during installation Direct Mount Adaptors are not designed to be compatible with frames which have M5 mounting positions angled upwards or inwards For frames with 135mm and 142mm axles, set the adaptors so the short end is seated within the rack mounting point. For frames with 148mm (boost) axles, seat the adaptors so the long end is seated within the rack mounting point. Place the rack/adaptors over the frame and use the provided M5 bolts to secure. M5 bolts are provided in two lengths, 40mm and 50mm. The correct bolt depends on the spacing and thickness of the dropouts on your specific frame It is important to ensure that the bolts used do not protrude more than 3-5mm from the inside of the dropouts when installed. This is to avoid any potential interference with your bikes disc brakes rotors or drivetrain Completing fitting the rack: Ensure the rubberised fabric strap is tightly wrapped around the seatpost or seat tube Use velcro strap to tightly secure the seatpost/tube mount Tighten all bolts Compatibility: Compatible with bikes with 135mm, 142mm and 148mm (Boost) spacing Not designed for use with full-suspension frames Spares: Additional frame mounts are available to purchase separately
