Expert Answers about Bike Tools
- Could Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2 Bike Carrier # S64702 Fit Truck with Tool Box
- If the top of your tool box is lower than the bed rails of your 2019 Ford F-150 the Swagman Pick-Up Truck-Bed-Mounted 2 Bike Carrier # S64702 would fit easily.
Worst case scenario the rack would fit behind the tool box like in the picture I attached.
view full answer... - Recommended 4-Bike Platform-Style Bike Carrier
- All of the 4-bike platform-style carriers that can be converted to a 2-bike option require a tool. This is for stabilization as well as a theft deterrence. I do like the platform style carriers versus the hanging bike racks because the platform bike carriers hold the bikes more securely that the hanging carriers.
The Thule T2 Pro XTR, part # TH83JV plus 2-bike add-on, part # TH9036XT uses Allen head bolts to hold the 2-bike add-on. This bike rack has a strap to secure the rear wheel of...
view full answer... - Tools Required for Install of Trailer Hitch on 2017 Mazda 6
- For a trailer hitch for your 2017 Mazda 6 the Curt Hitch # C11356 is a confirmed fit and a great choice.
The only tool you'll need to provide is a 3/4 inch wrench and you'll be set. I am not sure where you are, but typically we recommend finding a local mechanic with a solid reputation for hitch installs. I attached an install video for this down below for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Hitch Bike Rack Options for 2008 Volkswagen Eos
- You can go in one of two ways to mount your bike on your 2008 Volkswagen Eos 2-door coupe. The lower-cost method is a trunk-mount bike rack. A trunk rack is fine especially if you have only the one bike to transport, and if that bike is a fairly standard weight of 30-35-lbs. If you happen to have a recumbent or other specialty bike (or just a really heavy one) please let me know.
The trunk-mount 2-bike carriers confirmed to fit your 2008 Volkswagen Eos come from Yakima, a prominent quality...
view full answer... - Compatibility of Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Carrier with 9mm Skewer without Quick Release
- The Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Bike Carrier # HRT970 that you referenced will work with any bike that has a 9mm front skewer. This size is pretty common but you will want to make sure on your particular bike since there are other sizes that are also used.
As long as the forks of the bike are slotted so that they can fit on to the axle of this carrier, the skewer of the carrier will work just fine. If the axle doesn't have a quick release mechanism, it just means you will need to use tools...
view full answer... - Recommended Anti-Rattle for Swagman XC Bike Rack
- 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 the bolt. If you want a wrench and socket you can use the Ratchet with 3/4" Socket for Anti-Rattle Hitch Bolts # PTW38106-24.
You may want to use the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7' # S64031 to further...
view full answer... - Anti-Rattle Lock Recommendation for Bike Rack for 2 inch Hitch with Hollow Shank
- A lot of bike racks uses threaded hitch pin bolts as anti-rattle devices and they are specific to the rack they were designed to fit.
If you happen to have a bike rack that is designed for fit a standard 5/8 inch diameter hitch pin and it has a hallow shank the SilentACT part # SHP2082 would be a great option as it does not require any tools like you said you were interested in.
I attached a review video for more info for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Best Bike Rack for 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon
- Between the Thule Apex Xt # TH9024XT, the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR, and the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT # TH92BJ, I easily recommend and prefer the Kuat Transfer.
The Thule Apex XT is a hanging-style rack which has good ground clearance, but the bikes sway much more unless you tie them down with extra straps.
The Thule DoubleTrack Pro is a great platform rack especially if you have other Thule accessories and want to take advantage of the one key system. While it is a good rack on its own,...
view full answer... - How is Kuat Cable Lock Secured in Place on Transfer 2-Bike Rack
- As you referenced in your question, the cable locks from the Kuat Lock Kit # PTSCLK12 are designed to install inside the wheel hook arms on the Kuat Transfer 2-Bike Rack. The black cap that you are referring to that actually attaches to the top of the arm will be secured in place by a security bolt with a unique center post. This means that the bolt can only be tightened or removed using the specialized security tool included with the kit. Unless a nearby thief has this same exact tool,...
view full answer... - Do You Have a Recommended Platform Electric Bike Rack for 63 Pound Bikes with Fenders?
- For your specifications, I recommend the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # S94FR. The great thing about this rack is that is has a great weight capacity (70 pounds maximum per bike). With this capacity, you can easily keep the batteries mounted to the bikes. The E-Spec also has built-in keyed-alike locks that will help deter theft as well. I highly recommend getting a hitch rack that attaches at the frame in order to guarantee that they will not...
view full answer... - What Is Bolt Size Of Yakima Replacement Hitch Bolt and Clip for Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack # Y8890200
- The Yakima Replacement Hitch Bolt and Clip for Yakima HoldUp Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part # Y8890200, is a 5/8 inch bolt. The size wrench you would use to install or remove this bolt is 15/16 inch.
view full answer... - Looking for the Perfect 4 Bike Rack for a 2011 Honda Odyssey
- For all of the specifications that you are looking for, I believe that a single arm rack with rotating cradles would be the best option, like the Swagman XP, # S64940. This rack is ultra-sturdy, has a good finish that can be kept up with a bit of spray paint and will allow you to carry 4 bikes with varying frame designs, by rotating the cradles, without the addition of adapter bars. This rack will store in minimal space and installs without tools utilizing a standard 5/8 inch hitch pin....
view full answer... - Hitch and 4-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2 Electric and 2 Kids Bikes on 2009 Honda Accord
- The type of trailer hitch that is offered for your 2009 Honda Accord 4-door sedan is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type. A Class I hitch has sufficient strength to handle the weight of only 2 bikes. The linked article on hitch classes will give you more detail on the capacities of trailer hitches.
Of all the available options (linked below) I suggest the Curt Hitch item # C11496 for its lower cost and relatively simple installation. This hitch will install without any drilling using...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack Use on 2017 Honda Civic Sedan
- A trailer hitch can be installed on your vehicle by a qualified mechanic without difficulty; they are installed with relatively few tools so if there is a local mechanic you trust or one that has a solid reputation you know of it will not be a difficult or time-consuming job; roughly a half-hour or so.
The hitch I recommend for your 2017 Honda Civic is the Curt # C11604 because it will not require fascia trimming on your car the way the Draw-Tite option does. Both of the hitch options...
view full answer... - Best Bike Carrier Type for High-End Carbon Fiber Road Bike Transported on 2016 Honda Accord
- The best solution for you to carry your high-end carbon fiber road bike on your new 2016 Honda Accord is to install a light-duty Class I hitch such as # C11496 from Curt. This will completely avoid your valid concerns about wear on your new car's paint. This hitch will install without drilling using the included hardware. Some trimming of underbody panels will be required and you'll find it easier to get to the mounting points if you lower the exhaust. This is easy to do and the whole process...
view full answer... - Easiest Tool Recommendation for Installing Hitch Pin of Thule Hitching Post Pro
- The Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack part # TH934XTR that you referenced does use a hitch pin bolt that will require either using the included wrench to install or possibly a socket and ratchet. The socket and ratchet would probably be the easiest route to go.
We have a socket and ratchet together as part # PT20104-38524 if you wanted to go that route.
view full answer... - How to Carry 4 Bikes While Towing Very Light Trailer With 2019 Honda Pilot
- You can absolutely tow and carry four bikes with your 2019 Honda Pilot, and the best option is exactly what you said, the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver # D210.
The Little Guy camper is so light that the capacities for this mount won't be an issue at all, and the biggest issue is having enough clearance from the ball mount's receiver to anything (like the tool box) on the front of your camper.
I recommend a hanging rack for the best clearance, and I recommend the Thule...
view full answer... - Cable Lock Recommendation for a Kuat Beta 2.0 Bike Rack
- For your Kuat Beta bike rack # B202-2 the easiest solution to lock the bikes to the rack and to the hitch is to use a cable lock such as # e98891. Run the cable through the bikes and the safety chain loops on the trailer hitch to deter theft. I have linked a video review of the cable lock for you.
view full answer... - Does the Titling Feature of Hollywood Platform Bike Rack Allow for Theft
- If someone wanted to disassemble the Hollywood Rack Bike Rack part # HR1450Z and they happened to have the right tools it would be possible to do what you described. HOWEVER, if you had the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock # HRLHPTC installed on the rack they wouldn't be able to steal the bikes since they would be locked to the hitch.
For the record, we have yet to hear of anyone stealing bikes in the manner that you described.
view full answer... - 2-Inch Hitch for 2017 Nissan Rogue for Use with Hitch Bike Rack
- I suggest the Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch # 75902 for your 2017 Nissan Rogue. This Class III hitch is perfect for use with a 2-inch hitch-type bike rack and it offers no-drill installation as shown in the linked video. The written instructions are linked too; you can check these for a list of the tools you'll need to install the hitch.
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