Installing rear rack & wheel locks

[PamNY]

I have a new-to-me bike. Am I going to regret trying to install a rear rack myself? It looks easy, but looks can be deceptive.

I'm also thinking of adding a Pinhead locking system, which I already have on one bike. Is there another locking system I should consider?

[jessmarimba]

Rear rack on mine is fairly simple to take on and off? I mean, not easy-peasy, but if I can do it I'm sure you can. Just try and do it without the "help" of cats.

[indysteel]

Just try and do it without the "help" of cats.

LOL. I'm all too familiar with this type of "help."

[PamNY]

There's nothing like cat "help." I do have a bulldog who loves working on the bike. I wish I had a photo of me on the floor next to the bike with the laptop featuring Sheldon Brown and the dog "helping."

[Velocivixen]

Pets "helping" are so funny! I had dogs that, whenever I was on the floor exercising or stretching, would come lay down by me for tummy rubs.

[Bike Chick]

Did you get the rack put on the bike? It's not too tough depending on the rack. If I can do it, I'm sure you can. Especially with extra "help." I have two canine helpers that love it when I stretch after a run. They are both right there licking me in the face and dropping toys in my lap wanting to play.

[PamNY]

I didn't do it yet. Too much fun riding the bike!

The dog helped with the bottle cage, though. I've decided I can do the rack and kickstand. So the dog has more excitement on the way.

[jessmarimba]

Hahaha. Let us know how it goes.

I'm looking at getting a better rack (bike came with the one I have on it and it's pretty cheap) and maybe fenders...that's a lot of loose little parts for the helpers to bat under the couch.