Reddit reviews SUNLITE Monostay Adapter, 1-1/8", One-Piece

I think you are looking for a Monostay adapter. The two I've found are slightly different but essentially do the same thing. Made by Sunlite or Jandd. Actually just ordered the Jandd model for my girlfriend's bike as it didn't have any braze-ons for her rear rack.

$300 is too much money when the latest models sell for $419.

It's quite an unremarkable bike, but you could of course tour on it. It'd be better than a road bike if you plan to ride on some dirt, and would make a fine (but boring) commuter.

It doesn't have any mounting points for a rack, but there are racks available that mount to your QR skewer, and attach to your seatpost/seat-tube using an adaptor like this.

What I carried, wore, and used:

• Capacity for .8 gallons of water (3 cycling bottles, and 1 48 fl oz bottle) - I generally left the 48 fl oz bottle empty (and used it as a space to store recovery powder)
  
  
• 1 day's worth of backup + snack calories in the form of gels, bars, and protein powder
  Sandals
  
  
• T-shirt and shorts
  
  
• 3 pairs of socks - also useful to isolate or shockproof stuff in a pinch
  
  
• 3 bib shorts, 2 jerseys, 1 wind vest - I didn't end up using the wind vest
  
  
• Leg warmers - mostly for nights and early starts
  
  
• Reflective track jacket
  
  
• Hoodie - can probably be substituted for a nice lightweight thermal base layer
  
  
• Rain jacket
  
  
• Chamois cream - Essential!
  
  
• Coolmax sleeping bag liner + SOL thermal bivvy: I was expecting 50+ degree nights, and this sub 1 lb combo worked worked ok for them, alongside the other clothing I brought. The SOL bivvy isn't very breathable however, so I'd probably substitute it for something else in the future. Drawstring bag with random stuff in it for a pillow.
  
  
• Sunscreen
  
  
• Bug spray
  
  
• Spare rack bolts
  
  
• Tubeless repair kit
  
  
• Spare tube
  
  
• Mini pump
  
  
• Multitool
  
  
• Misc bungie cords - These can be lifesavers. I used them to Mcgyver my rack when the top bolts fell out, and as improvised netting on top of my panniers to let my clothes dry in the sun.
  
  
• 2 drawstring bags for misc storage, and as a lightweight way to carry additional stuff on my back if necessary.
  
  
• Panniers, frame bag, top tube bag, handlebar bag, and saddlebag off Amazon. Nothing special here. No waterproofing because, hey, it's summer in SoCal.
  
  
• Axiom Journey Unifit Rack - absolutely amazing rack that can fit on pretty much anything. I used this to mount in to my aluminium seatpost, and my bike came with dropout eyelets.
  
  
• White Lightning Clean Ride lube - Had to be applied pretty frequently, but really painless to do so
  
  
• Speedplay Zeros + Keep On Kovers - Not really recommended because turns out, they're a real PITA to clean, and the cleats can't be used with two-bolt flush shoes. I used them because I had them on hand. The Keep on Kovers are essential if you want to use them for anything except road training + racing.
  
  
• USB lights
  
  
• Garmin Edge 810 - Turn off Bluetooth + the backlight to save an assload of battery. Be careful about accidentally discarding rides, and lock the screen whenever you put it in your pocket.
  
  
• Mounted iPhone 6 with Gaia GPS, Windy, Komoot, Spotify, and Google Maps for additional guidance, weather, music, and sanity.
  
  
• Pocketed Lumia 929 for the pretty pics
  
  
• 10,000 mAh portable charger, and lots of cables and bricks - I charged at every meal break and overnight when not camping. Never dropped below 50% charge
  
  All in all, I rode pretty lightweight, with room to take on additional storage throughout the trip, though I'm not sure of the final weight because I don't own a scale.
  
  I'd like to see in the future whether I could tour without a rack, and I think I can cut down on storage volume considerably by consolidating clothing (a single rain/thermal jacket, and jerseys with more of a street fit which can double as normal shirts) and using a walkable cleat system, as well as getting things inside a compressible stuff sack.
  
  General tips:
  
  
• The more planning done ahead of time, the cheaper sleeping will be. There are lots of warmshowers and couchsurfing hosts along this route in particular, and it's a pretty tight-knit community, so once you stay with one, chances are they can hook you up with another. Having said that, camping in hike/bike campgrounds is cheap and pretty simple. I've never seem hike/bike sites get full.
  
  
• I was fine with the pacing of this tour, but it is definitely a little intense. It also doesn't allow as much time for spontaneity or exploration: pretty much all your waking hours will be on the bike. I'd suggest a more relaxed pace if you can, though I was constrained by wanting to spend more time in the Bay, and needing to get back to work.
  
  
• If I were to do this tour again, I'd definitely try to spend more time along the coast. Looking forward to the 1 being open again.
  
  
• I was afraid that I'd be too tired for some of the later climbs based on how my legs felt some mornings, but they ended up not being so bad. Do keep an eye on grade though.
  
  
• Having said that, maybe don't try to climb Mt Tam the day before you start a tour. (Eh, who am I kidding, that was a great groupride and I have no regrets).
  
  
• Tubeless tires are awesome. I didn't flat once, despite some definitely sketchy shoulders. The pressures they run at are also easily achievable with a mini-pump.
  
  
• Mr guy on a fancy tri bike definitely does not know how to signal or paceline, and will not call out when passing. Pretty entertaining to keep pace with on a heavy touring bike though.
  
  
• Maybe the real tour was... the friends you make along the way! For real though, having conversations with other people who love to ride bikes, be they hosts or others on the road, was the easiest way to bounce back from feeling down.

A rack mount seatpost clamp should cost <$10. I like my QR, so I opted for this: Sunlite Monostay Adapter, 1-1/8", One-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AO9PE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z1gTCbFGSP2Z7