Will the Swagman Racheting Hook Go Low Enough to Secure a R Martin R12 Electric Bike
Question:
My wife has a R. Martin R12. Will this racheting hook go low enough to stabilize this bicycle which has a fairly low step over heigth?
asked by: artie h
Expert Reply:
If your bike rack is either the Swagman XTC4, item # S64665, or the Swagman XTC-2, item # S64670, the lowest hook will secure a bike that has a flat attachment point at 13-1/2 inches or higher above the bike rack wheel loops.
If your bike rack is the Swagman XC, item # S64650, the lowest hook will secure a bike that has a flat attachment point at 16-3/4 inches or higher above the bike rack wheel loops.
I checked the R Martin R12 out on the web and if your bike has the extra frame cross bar above the pedals it looks like it will work but you will need to measure no dimensions were available on the web. You could also use the Thule Women and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter Bar for Hitch Bike Racks, item # TH982XT, with the bike if the battery pack is removed to reduce the weight of the bike.
At 60 pounds each, with battery pack installed, you will also need to make sure you stay within the bike rack, hitch and vehicle tongue weight ratings.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
more information >
Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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Replacement Ratcheting Hook Set for Swagman XTC and XC Series Bike Carriers - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Cradle and Arm Parts
- Upright Hooks
- XC
- XTC
- Swagman
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