Expert Answers about Bike Locks

• Hitch Lock and Bike Lock for the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Carrier # S64670
• The Swagman XTC-2 Bike Carrier, # S64670, is an excellent carrier that will provide years of use. To lock the bike carrier and bikes, I recommend picking up the Swagman Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable, # S64031. This kit provides and anti-rattle hitch lock to lock the carrier to the trailer hitch. It also has a cable to secure the bikes to the rack.
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• Recommended Hitch Bike Lock For A 3 Bike Carrier
• When it comes to getting the correct hitch lock for your back rack I recommend The Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2 inch Hitches - 3-1/2 inch Span # 63232. This anti-rattle pin locks your back rack to the hitch and also reduces play and vibration in the hitch connection. It has a 5/8 inch pin diameter. This lock can only be used with hollow-shank ball mounts and hitch accessories. If you're looking for a cable lock/hitch lock combo I would need to know which bike rack that...
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• Part Needed to Lock Bikes & Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack S64670
• The Swagman XTC-2 2-bike platform rack # S64670 does not include locks but it is easy enough to add a hitch and cable lock kit # S64031 to secure the rack in your hitch and to secure your two bikes to the carrier. Most bike racks use proprietary hitch bolts that are not interchangeable so your existing hitch lock will not work in the rack. But the threaded bolt in the lock kit allows for both anti-rattle stabilization and anti-theft security. The included cable is routed through the bike...
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• Lock Options for SportRack Upshift Deluxe Roof-Rack-Mount Bike Carrier
• The SportRack Upshift Deluxe roof-rack-mount bike carrier does not have a built-in lock mechanism to secure it to your roof rack, but it does have a lock for your loaded bike. If you prefer a bike carrier with both bike and rack locks you can use the linked page to see all options. You also have the option of adding a cable lock like 15-foot # FCLK150100 or 10-foot # e98891 to the Upshift Deluxe which you could simply run through the bike wheels and frame to secure these to the roof rack.
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• Lock Options for Use with Curt 4-Bike Tilting Hitch Rack C18030
• We offer Curt Adjustable 6-Foot Cable Lock # C23666 for use with your hitch bike rack # C18030 but really any cable lock will serve to secure your bikes to the rack and even secure the rack to your hitch. The cable lock # e98891, which is 10-feet, should provide enough length to allow you to route it through each of the bikes, and also through the small ring on the upright tube. You can then secure the rack and bikes to the hitch with the one cable lock. If you prefer you can certainly...
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• Does Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes Have Lock for Hitch Pin
• That is an excellent question and one I've often wondered myself. Unfortunately Curt decided to add locks for the bikes but not for the racks like the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes # C18085-FB that you referenced. Bike rack hitch pins have unique designs so only certain locks fit. Curt doesn't have a solution and we have yet to find a lock that will fit the end of their threaded anti-rattle pin. And there are no other threaded anti-rattle pins that can be used in it's place. If...
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• How to Lock Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes C18085-FB
• Curt's 2 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes # C18085-FB includes an anti-rattle threaded hitch pin that will reduce motion of the rack in your hitch but this feature prevents use of a standard hitch lock. No worries though since you can use a simple cable lock such as # e98891 (10-foot) or # C23666 (6-foot) to both lock your bikes to the rack and also to lock the rack to your hitch receiver by running the cable through a safety chain loop on your hitch. If you prefer a 2-bike Fat Bike platform...
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• Locking Hitch Pin for Swagman Bike Rack
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C57CR you referenced does not require fish wire to feed bolts through. It is a very straight forward and simple installation. I have linked the instructions below for you. Your Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches item # S64650 has a locking hitch pin and bike lock combo. It is the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7' item # S64031. This 1/2" hitch pin locks your bike rack to your...
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• What Lock Do I Need For My 2" Kuat Transfer V2 Hitch Bike Rack
• There are two different Kuat Transfer V2 hitch bike racks. If you have the newer version, it has a cam lock and a special tool for the anti-rattle bolt, you need the Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 2" Hitches, part # HL2. If you have the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount, part # KU74FR, you need the Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Rack, part # PTSCLK12. Unfortunately, you can only get the hitch lock in the kit with the cable...
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• Recommendation for Locking Hitch Pin for Kuat Transfer Bike Rack on 2015 Honda CR-V
• In order to lock the Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Platform Rack to the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75742 you will want to use the Cable Locks and Hitch Lock for Kuat Trasfer 2 Bike Rack # PTSCLK12. If you are looking at the Kuat Transfer 3 Bike Platform Rack, you'll want the kit for the Transfer 3 # PTSCLK13. Since the Transfer has a threaded hitch pin hole for the anti-rattle threaded hitch pin, the hitch pin that comes with the rack will need to be used with the bike...
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• How to Lock the Bikes on the # CC-125 Carrier
• The easiest way to adapt the Bike Rack Adapter for Stromberg Carlson Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Item # CC-125 to enable you to lock your bike is with a simple cable lock like # e98891. This 10-foot cable-type lock can be threaded through the wheels and frame of your bike and also pass through the cargo carrier's deck to secure them. If your hitch has safety chain hooks you can even secure the cable lock to those; this would secure your bike and the cargo carrier itself to your hitch. Please...
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• Replacement LoopLocks Cable Locks For Malone 4 Bike Racks
• For your Malone 4-Bike carrier, like the Malone Runway Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # MAL82VR, there actually aren't replacement keys offered. Instead, to receive a set of keys for your bike rack, you'll have to replace the entire lock assembly with the: - Malone LoopLocks Cable Lock # MPG2171, which has 1-1/4" diameter tubing, or -Malone LoopLocks Cable Lock # MPG2168 that has 1" diameter tubing.
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• Lock to Secure Swagman XP Hitch Rack to Hitch Receiver
• Replacement Locking Knob # P1040 will allow you to add or replace the locking knob on any their Original and XP Series Bike Carriers. This lock functions to secure the outermost bike on the rack, which does protect the other bikes. To secure one of these racks to your 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver you can use a hitch lock like # S64029.
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• How to Carry Three Bikes With Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2-Bike Carrier
• It's super easy to put a third bike on the Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2-Bike Carrier # S64702. All you need to do is add an extra fork mount, the Replacement Fork Mount for Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2-Bike Carrier # SP484. Even though the title says "Replacement" it can also be used to easily add a third bike to this mount. The carrier does lock to your truck, though I do highly recommend securing the investments you made in your bikes by locking them to the carrier with...
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• Locks Needed for Thule Hitching Post Pro 934 Bike Rack
• The correct locking mechanism for the threaded hitch pin on the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR is the Snug-Tite hitch accessory # THSTL2. This locks the bike rack to the trailer hitch on your vehicle. If you also want to lock your bikes to the bike rack then you will need a cable lock like the part # e98891. Attached are some review videos for you to check out.
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• What Locking Hitch Pin and Cable Lock do You Recommend for The Kuat Beta # B202-114?
• The hitch lock that you need for the Kuat Beta - 1-1/4" # B202-114 is the Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 1-1/4" Hitches # HL1. This is designed to work especially with the Beta's 1-1/4" shank. For protection of the bikes, I recommend using the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891 and looping it through your bikes and wrapping it around the rack.
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• Recommended Locking Hitch Pin For a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack
• I believe all you'd need then is a locking hitch pin like the Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Swivel Head Design # 1479DAT. This is going to lock your bike rack to your receiver to your receiver, includes 2 keys, and has a weather resistant cover to keep debris and dirt out of the keyway. This'll be a great option as long as your bike rack does not require a threaded hitch pin. Some bike racks use a threaded locking hitch pin like the Hollywood Racks Threaded Hitch Lock for...
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• How to Lock Bike Rack With No Hitch Pin Lock Available
• The HitchMate Threaded Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches # HE6001 has a 5/8" pin diameter and is designed for certain SportRack bike racks so it will not work for you. Hitch pin locks are designed for specific bike racks so if that's what you need it for, let me know what rack you have I can see if there is a lock that will work for you. Otherwise, if you have a 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin that likely means you have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and we do have hitch locks with 1/2 inch...
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• How to Lock the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack Part # TH9058
• In order to lock the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack part # TH9058 to the trailer hitch receiver you will want to use the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device part # THSTL2 and in order to lock the bikes to the bike rack you will want to use the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock part # TH538XT. I have attached a review video of each lock for you as well.
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• Anti-Rattle Lock for Reese Q-Slot Platform Bike Rack
• To answer your first question, the Locking Knob for SportRack Bike Racks # 05003400000 will not work with the Reese Q-Slot PS63138, the knob is a replacement for certain SportRack bike racks only. There is an anti-rattle hitch lock that will work with the Reese Q-Slot PS63138; we have found that the Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # SA3022 works well with the 2-bike and 4-bike rack.
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