Can a Bike with an Angled Top Frame Tube Fit on a Swagman Platform Style Bike Carrier

Question:

I have a Trek 7.2 mens bike with a sloped frame. would any of the Swagman platform frame mounted not tire secured four bike carriers hold this bike tight enough?

asked by: Rex W

Expert Reply:

I looked up a lot of pictures on the Trek 7.2 bikes and saw a few different designs. Most of them only had a slight slope on the top tube and none of those would be a problem on a frame mount platform bike carrier.

But if it is a deep slope, more like a traditional woman's bike style, then you would want to use an adapter bar such as # 64005 to ensure a secure fit. I have included a link to a video showing how the adapter works. It is usually used on hanging style carriers but can be used on platform style carriers as well.

A Swagman platform rack that can hold 4 bikes is the XTC4, # S64665. With the XTC4, you would have 2 empty slots on the rack not being used.

expert reply by: Michael H