Measuring a Bike's Wheelbase to Confirm Fit on the Swagman XC Bike Rack

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I want a platform bike rack that will accommodate my 29er that has an overall length of 69 inches from front tire to back tire. Will your economy rack fit?

asked by: Cindy

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I have a solution for you, however the Swagman XC, part # S64650 will not fit a bike with a 69 inch wheelbase. Wheelbase is normally measured from the point where the front and rear wheel touch the ground. If the 69 inch measurement is from the front of the front tire to the back of the rear tire, then the wheelbase will be less and the XC will likely fit. Measure between where the tires actually touch the ground. If this is less than 51-1/2 inches the XC will fit your bike.

If the base really is 69 inches, then you'll want the Swagman XC Extended, part # S64650-EXT. This bike rack will carry the bike with a frame-mount system.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

In order to carry a recumbent bike you need a special type of carrier as most standard options like the Swagman XC-Extended Bike Rack for 2 Recumbent Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount#S64650-EXT, but it only accommodates…

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Answer 2

If you measure the diameter of your 13 tire and it is over 16 inches in diameter then the Swagman XC Extended bike rack, #S64650-EXT will work but if it is less than 16 inches the wheel loop would be too large to support the tire. This bike rack is…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the picture and congrats on the new trailer! There is only one replacement option for the Turning Point Pin Box and it is the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. Reese doesn't have one. The Gen-Y…

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Answer 4

The best option that we have in the 4 bike to 2 bike category is the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH69TX. The things that set this bike rack apart from the other 2 is the ratcheting hooks hold the bikes by their tires which means that the frame of the bike…

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Thanks for the pictures and congrats on the trailer! To replace your Turning Point pin box you will want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. This is the only gooseneck pin box that fits the mounting points for…

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Answer 6

There is only one option to replace a Lippert, which is now Curt, Turning Point. You will want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. As far as make and model goes. 5th wheel trailer pin boxes are not model…

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Answer 7

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY48GR will fit in place of your Lippert Turning Point pin box, yes. The pin weight range of this pin box is 1,501-3,000 lbs which should be right about in your wheelhouse - I do…

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Measuring a Bike's Wheelbase to Confirm Fit on the Swagman XC Bike Rack

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