Expert Answers about Bike Locks

• Length of Integrated Cable Lock on the Thule Archway Trunk Mount Bike Rack
• The cable lock on the Archway, # TH9009XT, is indeed only long enough to reach around the nearest bike to it (the outside bike). My Thule contact stated that if carrying just one bike on the rack and you wanted to lock it, using the furthest out position is permissible and deemed perfectly safe. However, if you wanted to you could use a separate cable lock, like # e98891, and leave the bike in the position closest to the vehicle. I have included a link to a video review of the Archway...
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• Will a 75 lb 2-Bike Carrier Work for a 50 lb E-Bike?
• There are several great options for bike racks to transport your e-bike, but the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 has a total weight capacity of 75 lbs. Although this appears to be enough to carry your 50 lb e-bike, bike racks are actually rated per bike, so the Thule amber can only support two bikes up to 37.5 lbs each. This is usually because that is the limit for the individual parts of the bike rack, such as the cradle, not the limit for the bike rack as a whole. To transport your...
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• How Can I Carry 50lb Ebikes On The Roof Of My Car
• Your ebikes weight is one of the limiting factors in carrying them on the roof of your vehicle. The Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount, part # Y02098, has a weight limit of 40lbs. But if your roof rack has crossbars with a channel my recommendation would be the Inno Fork Lock Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Channel Mounted - Aluminum, part # INXA391. It is a fork mounted rack that attaches to the channel of your crossbars. It has a weight limit of 50lbs and locks your...
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• Lightest Platform-Style Bike Rack with Locks and Tilt for a Jetta Sportwagen TDI
• The lightest platform-style bike rack that we carry that includes locks and a tilting feature is the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Carrier, # SH12B. The Sherpa will fit Class I trailer hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and the wheel mount design is great for hybrid bikes and bikes with large and angled frames. This bike rack also has a shank with a 3-1/2 inch rise for better ground clearance. I have attached a review video of this bike rack for you to check out.
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• How Much Does the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier Weigh
• The Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier # HR8500 that you referenced weighs just under 30 lbs and can handle up to 4 bikes weighing in at 35 lbs each. This bike rack is a great entry-level bike rack that is compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" trailer hitch receivers. It does lack locks though so if you'd like to add some security to your bike rack and bikes then the lock set # HRLHPTC is available to lock your bikes to the rack and the rack to your hitch receiver. A review video has...
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• Can Swagman XC Bike Rack Carry Women's Bikes and What Does it Weigh
• Women's bike frames can fit and work well with the Swagman XC part # S64650 that you referenced. I attached a picture of this rack carrying a woman's bike rack with a pretty low top tube like you mentioned. The rack weighs right at 25 lbs. Then to lock it to your hitch and lock bikes to the rack you'd just need the part # S64031 and you'd be set.
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• Usable Pin Span For Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks # HLT
• The Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks # HLT has a pin span of 3-1/2". This is going to be the distance between the washers and the edge of the lock cylinder. This is a better way of measuring the usable area since the lock cylinders may be different between your lock and this locking pin.
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• What is the Longest Wheelbase Bike that Could Work on a Yakima Holdup 2 Bike Rack
• I spoke with my contact at Yakima and he informed me that this Yakima Holdup 2 Bike Rack # Y02443 will fit bikes with wheel bases of up to 48 inches. What that means is that the distance between where the tires of the bike touch the ground cannot be larger than 48 inches. Most likely this rack will work on your bike, but you will want to determine the wheelbase of the bike before ordering to be sure. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. If...
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• Weight of Lets Go Aero NEO2 Bike Rack and Recommended Locks
• The Lets Go Aero NEO2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes weighs 15 lbs. It can hold up to 80 lbs total with a maximum of 40 lbs per bike. I recommend using a locking hitch pin like # 63232 for a 2" receiver or # e98879 for a 1-1/4" receiver. Then use a cable lock like # e98891 to secure your bikes to the rack.
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• How Much Does the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack Weigh?
• The SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches # SR2415 weighs 57 lbs. It is a really nice quality rack for the price point and the features it offers. The swing away function gives you full access to your cargo area even when the bikes are loaded. It has anti-sway cradles to prevent bike to bike contact and the cradles are adjustable to ensure proper bike spacing. This bike rack does not include the locks for additional security. I recommend the cable lock # e98891, the Anti-Rattle...
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• Will the EcoHitch Hidden Hitch and Kuat Transfer 3 Bike Rack Combination Work on my 2019 Nissan Leaf
• To answer your questions in order: 1)Yes, you will be able to use the Kuat Transfer 3 with the 2" hitch receiver on the EcoHitch Hidden Hitch # 306-X7221 . The Transfer 3 is a great choice for carbon frame bikes because of the ratcheting wheel mounts that make zero contact with your bike frame. 2) The discrepancy on the tongue weight of the hitch is likely down to a weight capacity upgrade made by EcoHitch after the hitch was released-rarely are the instructions updated. I checked with...
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• Diameter Of Thimble On Replacement Cable For Swagman Bike Racks and Hitch Locks # S2005
• The thimble on the Replacement Cable For Swagman Bike Racks and Hitch Locks # S2005 you were looking at has an outside diameter of 1-1/4" and an inside diameter of 9/16" as shown in the included diagram. The Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks # S64029 is designed to go through the thimble, securing your bikes to the trailer hitch receiver. I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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• Sport Rack Pathway Deluxe 3 Bike Rack Weight
• The SportRack Pathway Deluxe 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4", 2" Hitches - Single Arm - Locking - Tilting, part # SR2703, weighs 28lbs. It can attach to 1 1/4" or 2" hitches. It has a weight capacity of 132lbs. You can lock this rack to your vehicle with the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches ,part # SR0901, which is sold separately. You can lock the outermost bike to the rack, which secures the rest of the bikes to the rack. This rack tilts...
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• Recommendation for a Lightweight 4-Bike Carrier
• Our lightest 4-bike carrier is the Saris Bones, part # SA884, at 22 lbs. This is an entry-level bike rack with basic features. This bike rack will fit Class II and higher trailer hitches and you can add a hitch lock, # SA3022, and a cable lock, # SA981. Another bike rack that you may be interested in is the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Rack, # HR8500. This is a more economical option, but it does come with anti-sway cradles to keep the bikes from moving when you are driving. It also...
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• How to Add the Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier?
• Yes, we do. It is the Yakima Universal 9-mm Quick-Release Skewer for Fork-Mount Bike Carriers item # Y02118. Our Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier item # Y02098 already includes a quick release skewer that you can add the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores item # Y07202 too. This will allow you to secure your bike and rack to your roof. I recommend checking your skewer to see if all you need to add is the lock core.
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• How Much Does the 8' Cable Lock and Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Hitch Mounted Bike Racks Weigh
• The 8' Cable Lock and Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Hitch Mounted Bike Racks # SA984 weighs approximately 2.15 lbs.
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• Can Bike Adapter Bar Work With Electric Bike That Weighs 60-lbs
• The bike adapters we offer do not have the weight capacity like you said your bike weighs at about 60-lbs. Most of the adapter bars we offer are around 35-lb capacity. I do have an option for you. I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE, part # HLY84FR. This is a platform-style bike carrier and it has a weight capacity of 80-lbs per bike. The carrier can handle a tire width of 5-inches and a wheelbase up to 60-inches. This carrier also has locks to secure the bikes to the rack...
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• Weight of Swagman Bike Rack for RV Bumpers with Bumper Adapter
• The Swagman Platform Rack for 2" Hitches of RV Bumpers # S64663 weighs 36.1 lbs. The RV Bumper 2" Hitch Receiver Adapter # S64025 weighs 9 lbs. The total weight for the rack and the bumper adapter is 45.1 lbs. I attached videos below reviewing the bike rack and showing how to install the bumper adapter if you want to check them out. With this bike rack, I recommend upgrading to the anti-rattle hitch lock # S64030 so you can lock the bike rack to your vehicle. When using the bumper adapter,...
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• Height of Thule Vertex and Yakima Ridgeback 4-Bike Racks
• The Thule Vertex 4 Bike Rack TH9029XT is approximately 38 inches from the base of the rack to the top of the arms when they are extended. For a rack with even more height there is the Yakima Ridgeback # Y02458 which measures 44 inches from the base to the top of the arms. Each of these racks are very high-quality and can both tilt and fold for added convenience. As far as security, the Vertex does come with an integrated cable lock while you will need HandCuff lock kit # Y02466 to add...
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• What is the Distace of the Mounting Holes for Yakima Locking BlockHead Truck Bed Bike Rack
• The bolt holes of the Yakima Locking BlockHead Single Bike Truck Bed Mounted Rack # Y01118 measure 3-3/16 inches from center to center and it does not come with the hardware. Yakima recommends using 1/4 inch bolts.
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