Recommended Bike Rack to Carry 2 Schwinn Discover 700c Bikes

Question:

Im looking at your Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Tilting can you confimr this rake would work for a Schwinn Discover 700c Womens Bike and Schwinn Discover 700c Mens Bike?? Thanks

asked by: Rob M

Expert Reply:

The Thule Camber # TH9058 can carry 2 bikes up to 37.5 pounds each. From my research both the Schwinn Discover bikes weigh around 45 pounds a piece so the Camber isn't the best option for you.

Also, I suggest getting a platform rack because of the women's bike. A women's, or any alternative frame bike, often will not ride well on a hanging bike rack because the bike doesn't have the horizontal cross tube like a typical men's bike does. You can solve this by using an adapter bar, like the Ubar # UB01, but that's an extra part to worry about.

A platform rack that I recommend for your Schwinns is the Swagman Chinook # S64683. The Chinook can carry bikes up to 45 pounds and includes locks for the bikes and the rack itself. It also holds the bikes by the frame and bottoms of the wheels so the fenders won't interfere.

I've linked a video of the Chinook for you to take a look at.