Bike Adapter Bar That Will Fit a Kids Bike With Only 18 Between Seat Post and Handlebar Stem
Question:
Hello, I am trying to find an adapter bar that will fit a womens bike and two kid bikes to hang on a thule hanging bike rack. The smallest distance between posts is 18 so Im not sure which one will actually fit that. Thanks!
asked by: Keri S
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT for your kids bikes. This bar telescopes from 16" to 31-1/2" long allowing it to fit a wide variety of bikes. It will allow you to hang your bikes from a bike rack like the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack # TH9025XT.
With that many bikes you will want to use a set of Auxiliary Lights # C53201 behind your bikes as the bikes will likely impair the view of your tail lights. The lights will plug into a 4-way flat trailer connector making them easy to install.
If you are in need of a receiver for the bike rack or wiring for the lights, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13406 and Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118578. These are custom fit items for your 2017 Toyota RAV4 and will install with only minor modification.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
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- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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