Expert Answers about Folding Bikes

• How Is The Montague Paratrooper Pro Folding Bike Folded
• Montague Paratrooper Pro Folding Bike # PROBLK20 is a great option to get around needing a hitch or roof mounted bike rack and allows you to conserve space when traveling or at home. You can even conserve more space with the Folding Pedals for Montague Folding Bikes # PEDALS. Pictured below is the end result after folding and the included video from :55 to 2:30 provides a great overview of the steps and check out the full linked video to see this bike in action. While made from lightweight...
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• Folding the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes TH903202
• The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes, # TH903202 folds upright from the sides. See the attached images. It will also tilt out from the vehicle to assist with easier access to the trunk or SUV cargo area. Please note the linked product review video showing operation of the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack.
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• Does Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack for 2-Inch Hitches S64665 Fold Down When Loaded With Bikes
• The Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Platform Rack for 2-Inch Hitches # S64665 does fold up flat against the rear of your minivan for storage when it is unloaded, but it cannot fold down when loaded with bikes. We do offer carriers that can be moved out of the way of the rear of your vehicle even when they are fully loaded with bikes. Yakima offers their FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465 that swings out of the way of the rear of your minivan even when it is fully loaded with bikes. The carrier's arms...
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• Does Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes Have Folding Feature
• The Thule Epos Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # TH69XE has a folding feature, but not like standard racks that fold up closer to the vehicle. Since this is a different style of rack it's designed for the trays to fold up together like wings. This helps make it more compact for storage and easier to move since this rack is also equipped with wheels. Attached is a review video for you to check out!
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• How Can I Carry My Rad Power Fat Tire E-bike On My Existing Hitch Bike Rack
• We can address the strap issue. Yakima does offer the Fat Tire Straps for Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack - Qty 2, part # Y23FR, if the standard straps are not long enough. However, you are correct in your assessment of the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack. It should be able to hold tires wider than 3,25" and I am not sure why that was not addressed. If you are not comfortable with how your tires sit in the cradles of the Yakima OnRamp, I do have another option. I recommend going with the Thule EasyFold...
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• Does the Center Bar on Swagman XTC-2 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fold Down
• The center bar on the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack, # S64670, does fold flat to the left or right. With the bike removed and the center bar folded down you should be able to open the rear hatch on your Subaru Outback with no problem. I have included links to the installation details and to a video review showing how the rack works.
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• Does the Swagman # S64665 Bike Rack Fold Away From the Vehicle For Access
• No, the Swagman 4 Bike Folding Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64665, does not fold down for access to the rear of the vehicle. We do offer a few 4 bike capacity platform style racks that would tilt away from the vehicle for access to the cargo area, like the Thule T2 Pro XTR part # TH69TX or the Kuat NV 2.0 part # NV22G-NA22G. Another option would be the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack, item # Y02458, that holds 4 bikes and tilts away from the vehicle for access, although with this particular...
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• Does Mast of Swagman Current Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes Fold Down
• Yes the upright mast of the Swagman Current Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches - Frame Mount # S64678 that you referenced does fold down so it can store in a smaller area. Check out the picture I attached as well as the review video for more info.
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• Does the Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Rack S80605 Fold Up When Not in Use
• There is no folding mechanism on the Swagman RV and Motorhome Bike Rack # S80605. This is because any such mechanism or hinge would become a weak spot. All racks designed for use on an RV or motor home are built to withstand the extreme forces found at the rear of such vehicles. These are the same forces that cause the last seat in a school bus or roller coaster to have a rougher ride than seats that are more forward. We do offer RV-approved racks that have arms that can fold up when...
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• What Do I Need To Carry A Fat Tire Bike On The Thule EasyFold
• Yes, if you want to carry e-bikes with 4" tires on your Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202, you need the Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack - Qty 2, part # TH985101. I have included a product description link and video review links below.
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• Can the Swagman XTC Bike Carrier Fold Up for Storage
• The Swagman XTC bike carrier # S64670 can fold up. The legs can fold up to the center making it easier to store the rack. the center mast can also fold down. I have included a picture that shows how the legs fold up to the middle. I have also linked a video review of this rack for you.
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• How to Store the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH23JV
• One of the best features of the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 is how compact it can become when folded up for storage. I do have a solution for you to safely store the Thule T2 Pro XTR # TH23JV, but unfortunately the shank does not fold up like the EasyFold XT. To store your bike rack we have the Swagman X Mount Bike Carrier Storage Rack # S80940 which has a 100 lb capacity. You can actually leave your bike rack in the "use" position with your bikes loaded as long as you don't exceed the...
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• Does Upright Mast of Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack Fold Down
• Yes, the upright mast of the Swagman XTC2 part # S64670 that you referenced does fold down. Shipping is not included.
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• How To Identify The Left And Right Hand Side Of The Thule Easy Fold XT
• It's pretty easy to identify the left and right hand side of your Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # TH903202. All you're going to need to do is look at the bike rack as it would be slid into your vehicle, and the left hand side of the rack is your left, and the right hand side of that is the right hand. I have attached an image showing what I'm talking about, and attached a video as well for you to check out; If you skip to the 0:26 second mark you can hear one of our...
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• Do the Arms on the Thule Passage Trunk mount Bike Rack Fold Down for a 2012 Toyota Camry
• Yes, the arms on the Thule Passage trunk mount bike rack # TH911XT can fold down when not in use. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you that covers the movement of the arms and other installation information. If you want to leave the rack on the car periodically that is perfectly fine. But for long periods of time between uses it is recommended to remove the rack from the vehicle because it will eventually mar the vehicle finish. The arms on the Yakima KingJoe...
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• Compatibility of Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk with Trailer Front Fold-Out Camper Bunk
• With the upper crosstube removed, the height of the Stromberg Carson Bike Bunk # CC-275 above the trailer frame will be reduced by the height of the tube, approximately 2-1/4 inches. This will still leave the arms of the Bike Bunk approximately 31-1/4 inches above the trailer frame. The best recommendation I can make is to remove the Bike Bunk # CC-275 from the trailer when you need to lower the camper's bunk. This will ensure the Bike Bunk will not contact the trailer.
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• Will the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 Fold Down Enough to Open Doors on 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 3500
• I do have an option for you but the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # TH903202 will not drop down far enough to open the doors of your 2022 Mercedes Sprinter RV. There will not be enough clearance to open the Sprinter doors. It's also not rated for RV use. The option I have is adding the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches # Y02483. The Yakima BackSwing will swing your bike rack out 90...
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• How To Attach the Thule Easy Fold XT Straps
• The Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH985101 are designed to work with the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202. The straps are designed to replace your current strap and screw directly into the bike rack itself. I have included a picture that shows this. There is no screw/nut on the backside because it screws directly into the rack. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out again.
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• Does the Swagman XTC 2 Bike Rack Fold Up Towards the Vehicle and Will It Fit a 2021 Lexus NX 300
• I have a solution for you, but the Swagman XTC 2 Tilt # S64671 will not fold up towards the vehicle when not in use, so it's not going to provide you with the solution you're seeking. Instead, I recommend using the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # S64683 which will fold up and add only 12" from the center of the hitch pin to the edge of the rack when in the folded position; this is compared to the 23-1/2" that the XTC would add when...
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• Can Hatch of 2018 Ford Edge Open With Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack Folded Up
• The rear hatch of your 2018 Ford Edge wouldn't be able to open with a bike rack folded up because there isn't enough clearance, though that is true of any bike rack, including the Hollywood rack you asked about: - Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack # HR1450Z Having said that, the # HR1450Z will allow your rear hatch to open up in a couple other ways. One is you can just fold the mast down by pulling a pin on the mast, or you can tilt it back, which is also done with a swift pin removal.
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