{"product_id":"ortlieb-quick-rack-seat-stay-adapter","title":"Ortlieb - Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Title: ORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter | Rack Mount Adapter for Bikes Without Eyelets --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Meta Description: Shop the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter for secure Quick-Rack mounting on bikes without M5 or M6 eyelets. Designed for compatible non-carbon frames. --\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for riders who want to mount an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quick-rack\"\u003eORTLIEB Quick-Rack\u003c\/a\u003e or Quick-Rack Light on a bike that does not have traditional \u003cstrong\u003eM5 or M6 threaded eyelets\u003c\/strong\u003e. It creates a secure mounting solution at the seat stays, helping expand compatibility for modern bikes that lack standard upper rack mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is especially useful for riders building a more versatile commuting, utility, or light touring setup around the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack platform. When paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quick-rack\"\u003eQuick-Rack\u003c\/a\u003e, it helps transform a compatible bike into a cargo-capable setup without requiring a permanent rear rack installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your bike also lacks a suitable rear axle mounting solution, ORTLIEB offers the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ortlieb-thru-axle-m6-connector\"\u003eThru Axle M6-Connector\u003c\/a\u003e as another useful accessory for compatible bikes. Together, these parts can help solve common rack-mounting challenges on modern frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is ideal for riders using compatible bikes without upper rack eyelets who want to install a Quick-Rack or Quick-Rack Light. It is best suited to metal frames and other non-carbon seat stay attachment points that meet ORTLIEB’s installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpands compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps mount a Quick-Rack on bikes without M5 or M6 threaded eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Rack specific:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for ORTLIEB Quick-Rack and Quick-Rack Light systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple upgrade path:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful for riders building a modular commuting or utility setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds rack-mounting capability without major frame changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany:\u003c\/strong\u003e backed by ORTLIEB’s product support and warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eORTLIEB Seat Stay Adapter Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdapter set for fastening Quick-Rack or Quick-Rack Light to bikes without M5 or M6 threaded eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for seat stay mounting on compatible non-carbon frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful companion product for the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact accessory for expanding rack compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes adapter hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMakes Quick-Rack systems usable on more bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelpful solution for frames without standard upper rack eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, purpose-built ORTLIEB accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood internal upsell alongside Quick-Rack and Thru Axle M6-Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot suitable for carbon frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOnly needed for bikes without upper rack eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrect installation and frame clearance checks are important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bike-specs\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF78106\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eORTLIEB Quick-Rack and Quick-Rack Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor bikes without M5 or M6 threaded eyelets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for carbon frames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need this adapter for my Quick-Rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou only need the Seat Stay Adapter if your bike does not have upper M5 or M6 threaded eyelets for rack mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack Seat Stay Adapter suitable for carbon frames?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. ORTLIEB explicitly states that the product is not suitable for carbon parts or carbon frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat products are commonly paired with this adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly paired with the ORTLIEB Quick-Rack or Quick-Rack Light. 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