Suggestion for Turbo Tero X Rear Rack Platform Add-On?

[pr660]

I own a Specialized Turbo Tero X 4, and I absolutely love the bike. However, the factory “fender rack” has one significant limitation: the lack of a platform makes much of my everyday travel less convenient.

While the rack works well when I use panniers, more than 80 % of my rides involve a trunk bag, which unfortunately has no stable surface to sit on. On longer trips, I typically use both panniers and a trunk bag.

Interestingly, the standard Turbo Tero (hardtail) comes with a perfectly designed fender rack that integrates both a platform and pannier rails—an ideal combination. I understand that this rack kit is available, but it fits properly only on the 29″ wheel hardtail model, not on the Turbo Tero X. (SEE PHOTO)

Has anyone created an add-on platform (similar to the hardtail version) that could bolt onto the existing Tero X fender rack?
Or, is there a US vendor that offers a compatible bolt-on solution?
Thanks in advance!

This would dramatically improve the bike’s utility for riders like me who rely on a trunk bag for most travel situations.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

 

[CLR]

Maybe one of these?

 

[twy]

I have a Turbo Tero with the fender kit and have a ton of accessories I mount to the MIK rack including crates, trailer hitch, dog carrier, etc. I was very interested in the Tero X when it first came out but never pursued it any further since it did not have a rear rack. I assume they do not provide one since it might interfere with the seat post since it has a rear suspension. In any case, I looked at whether a Tero fender/rack or a Turbo Como rack could be mounted on an "X" but unfortunately the mounting points on the frame at the rear axle are different.

Amazon sells an adapter (Basil MIK Gepäckträgerplatte) that will turn any rear rack into an MIK compatible rack (I used one my wife's old Canondale F9 with a Topeak rack) and you might be able to mount it on the Tero X fender. You would need to add spacers since the horizontal rails are a couple inches below the top of the fender but you could maybe get it to work.

 

[stompandgo]

Mik adapter or Topeak Omnimount.