Recommendation for Securing Women's Style Bike to Bike Rack
Question:
How do I attach a female style bike to rack. It looks like you can only attach a straight bar across to secure
asked by: Dara
Expert Reply:
The best way to secure your women's-style bike, or an alternative frame bike, to a bike rack is to use an adapter bar. It may be possible for the bike to mount without a bar, but the bike will not be carried level and can be difficult to put on and take off the bike rack due to limited space between the frame bars.
Using an adapter bar, like the Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapater # 64005, can help the bike be carried level and ease the installation.
For women's bikes that have the deep dip in the frame bar, like cruiser bikes, an adapter bar is essential in being able to carry the bike on a bike rack.
I have attached a review video of the # 64005 adapter bar for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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