Will the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack Work for Woman's Frame Bike With Fenders?

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I have a female cruising bike with finders. Will this work with my bike?

asked by: Nancy R

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The Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes, # S64650 holds the bike by the frame. So yes, it will work for a bike with fenders, but it still needs a place on the frame to hold to. I suggest use of the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar, # 64005 to address that need.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you. Here at etrailer, we highly discourage the use of wheel-mount style bike racks when transporting bikes with fenders. With that being said, even if the front wheel of your Macwheel did safely attach to the Kuat Transfer V2…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU84FR can be used with with the 2" hitch on your 2015 Subaru Outback as long as it meets the tongue weight rating, most 2" hitches will. A Class II tongue weight rating is typically…

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Answer 3

The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches #S64650 does not require a specific wrench or socket. It does use a 3/4 inch wrench or socket and you will want to move the shank up and down as you tighten…

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Answer 4

If you had a really short front fender then you could probably get away with using the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack #KU84FR, but since those front hooks will be 8" out from the fork we want to go with a bike rack that secures the bikes by…

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Answer 5

The center mast on the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount Item #S64650 folds down and flat with the base of the rack. With the bikes removed the rack should still sit below the top of the bumper,…

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Answer 6

The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style part #S64650 will fit the 2015 Honda CR-V as long as you have a hitch on your vehicle. However, the Swagman XC 2-Bike rack is not a tilt-away rack so you need to remove the bikes from the rack to get into…

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Answer 7

The Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR is an excellent choice in a bike rack and will fit great with the Curt Trailer Hitch #C13513 on your 2006 Kia Sorento. The Transfer series has been a favorite of mine for a while now because it's ease of use and the…

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Answer 8

It depends on the style of bike you have, but if you have a road bike with pretty narrow handlebars there is a very strong possibility you would be able to open the hatch of your 2012 Toyota Prius with the Swagman XTC-2 and bikes installed. If you…

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Answer 9

I have a solution for you, but you're not going to be able to use the Thule Helium #TH44VR on a bike with a rear basket/rack like that installed; you won't be able to use a wheel mounting rack on bikes with fenders or rear racks/baskets…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

I checked your order notes and the leaf springs you bought last year were the part #e28SR which are for 5k axles. Since this is over the capacity of your axle failure would not have been caused by over loading the trailer assuming you stayed under…

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Answer 12

The Dexter 072-078-00 is a 2,200 lb capacity leaf spring. You can use a higher capacity leaf spring, however it won't increase the capacity of your trailer as the axle is still rated for that max capacity of 4,400 lbs. My recommendation for a…

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