Axle-mount rack fitting
Old Man Mountain Front Fit Kit
A dedicated front axle and hardware set that lets an Old Man Mountain rack mount directly to your fork's axle, so you can run a front rack on bikes with weak or missing eyelets.
Highlights
Why we rate it
Spares your fork
Rather than hanging the load off small eyelet bolts working in shear, the rack sits on sturdy studs on the replacement axle, which its dropouts capture securely.
More carrying capacity
Mounting at the axle lifts the Divide rack's rating to 33kg (70lb), handy for heavy touring and expedition loads.
Swap racks with ease
Once the axle is in, moving a rack between bikes, or from front to rear, is a matter of a few bolts.
Kits for most forks
Options cover 12mm and 15mm thru-axles across a wide range of lengths and thread pitches, plus specific RockShox, Fox, Manitou and SR Suntour forks and a quick-release skewer kit.
Fitting
Compatibility
Choose the kit that matches your fork's axle diameter, length and thread pitch (check the markings on your existing axle or your fork maker's specification). Fit Kits work only with Old Man Mountain racks; the rack itself is sold separately.
Tech specs
Specification
Manufacturer specification. Details may change without notice.
Specification
- Mounting
- Front axle (thru-axle or QR skewer)
- Axle diameters
- 12mm and 15mm thru-axle; 5mm QR skewer
- Thread pitches
- M12x1.0, M12x1.5, M12x1.75, M14x1.5, M15x1.5 and fork-specific
- Fork-specific kits
- SR Suntour Q-Loc, Fox 32 TC Gravel, RockShox Ruby, RockShox Rudy XL, Manitou Fat, Manitou Boost
- Weight
- 146g to 241g for most kits, depending on model
- Colour
- Black
- Load rating
- 33kg (70lb) with a Divide rack on axle mounting
- Compatibility
- Old Man Mountain racks only
In the box
- Includes
- Replacement thru-axle (or QR skewer) with rack mounting studs
- Includes
- Pair of mounting pucks for forks without upper eyelets
- Includes
- UV-stable zip ties
- Includes
- Clear protective tape
- Includes
- Mounting hardware
Ordering
Available from The Cycle Collective
Available to order through The Cycle Collective in Dorking. Not sure which Fit Kit or rack suits your bike? Bring it in and our workshop will check compatibility and fit it for you. Call 0203 148 6764 or email hello@thecyclecollective.cc.