How to Carry Womens or Step Through Bikes on a Hanging Bike Rack
Question:
Swagman traihead 2 bike rack S63360. Is this product made to accomodate low bar bikes ...like most womans bikes or mens easy on off bikes?
asked by: Pierre
Expert Reply:
The Swagman Trailhead # S63360 (And any hanging bike rack for that matter) will generally need a frame adapter bar for bikes that do not have a horizontal top cross tube like a traditional men's bike does. The same often goes for children's bikes.
The Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 is an adapter bar that will help you. It connects from the seat post to the handlebar stem to create that horizontal mounting point to carry bikes level on a hanging rack.
Another option is a platform rack. They tend to cost more and be heavier but that's the trade off for a more stable and easier to load rack. The Hollywood Racks TRS # HR3000 is a great option that holds the bikes by the wheels so you don't have to worry about the shape of the bikes's frames.
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Hollywood Racks TRS Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Locks Not Included
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