Hello, I need to buy this part to install the rack on another bike. How do you call this set of plates and bolts? Thank you by Beru73 Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
October 13, 2024is this original or fake? The box seems to have a different layout compared to other boxes of shimano chains based on the photos
October 12, 2024First time attempting my own bar tape. Is this a problem? I already put on finishing tape; not sure I can redo it without buying more tape. Thanks!
Different-Reporter63 on October 13, 2024 1:20 am I would call them mounting struts and hardware, they will vary for different racks.
CargoPile1314 on October 13, 2024 1:30 am Planet Bike calls them “[stays](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/planet-bike-eco-rack-stays-15.5-inch-390878-1.htm?variations=3833613?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw5xyKQOB-bJ3mwSDEek1f0sgNQYTaeXcqBj4okAj7wL9E2Y-tpwIrRoC_CMQAvD_BwE)” Old Man Mountain calls them “[extenders](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/old-man-mountain-extenders-rear-14-533984-1.htm?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw9bAo3h5-eKYLeklMWiq4EY2dmc0fLfM6xSOAXzTl2_MrcUOf0S1KRoCl6sQAvD_BwE)”. Jandd does, [too](https://www.jandd.com/Rack+Extender+Stainless+8+or+12+or+16+inch+%28Pair%29/p423.html). Sunlite calls them “[extended struts](https://www.downtownbicycles.com/product/sunlite-extended-strut-kit-298927-1.htm?variations=73837)”. Some places call them “[rear rack installation hardware](https://shop.plainbicycle.org/en-us/products/rear-rack-installation-hardware)”. Your LBS probably has a big box of random spares.
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I’d call it a mounting bracket
Struts. Topeak makes replacements you can buy.
I would call them mounting struts and hardware, they will vary for different racks.
Connector gadget
Planet Bike calls them “[stays](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/planet-bike-eco-rack-stays-15.5-inch-390878-1.htm?variations=3833613?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw5xyKQOB-bJ3mwSDEek1f0sgNQYTaeXcqBj4okAj7wL9E2Y-tpwIrRoC_CMQAvD_BwE)”
Old Man Mountain calls them “[extenders](https://www.trekbikesflorida.com/product/old-man-mountain-extenders-rear-14-533984-1.htm?utm_source=google%20shopping&utm_medium=organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw9bAo3h5-eKYLeklMWiq4EY2dmc0fLfM6xSOAXzTl2_MrcUOf0S1KRoCl6sQAvD_BwE)”. Jandd does, [too](https://www.jandd.com/Rack+Extender+Stainless+8+or+12+or+16+inch+%28Pair%29/p423.html).
Sunlite calls them “[extended struts](https://www.downtownbicycles.com/product/sunlite-extended-strut-kit-298927-1.htm?variations=73837)”.
Some places call them “[rear rack installation hardware](https://shop.plainbicycle.org/en-us/products/rear-rack-installation-hardware)”.
Your LBS probably has a big box of random spares.