Cannondale Mountain Bike Frame Tube is Too Large In Diameter to Fit On Swagman XP Bike Rack

Question:

I have a 2inch tube hitch rack but the cradle is too small for my Cannondale mountain bikes, is there a wider replacement?

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

I have a solution that would allow you to carry your Cannondale mountain bike on your Swagman XP bike rack, but it doesn't involve a wider cradle because Swagman doesn't offer one.

The Swagman Frame Adapter Bar, part # 64005 would span the distance between the handlebar stem and the seat post, providing an alternate top tube that's smaller in diameter that would fit in the cradle just fine.

If you click the provided link, you can see how the bar works.

expert reply by: Mike L