Recommended Roof Mounted Bike Rack for Mountain Bike with 3 Inch Tires
Question:
I need to know if this rack will accommodate a 29inch wheel MTB with 3.0inch Tires. Thanks
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, however the SportRack Upshift SR4883 referenced in your question can secure a maximum tire width of 2-1/4 inches, so it will not work well with your mountain bike that features 3 inch tires.
I instead recommend looking at the Swagman Upright Roof Bike Carrier # S64720. This is a frame-mount bike rack that will work great to secure your bike to the roof of your vehicle. It will work with tires of up to 3 inches wide and a maximum wheel base of 54 inches. You can add a cable lock like the etrailer.com # e98891 to secure the bike to the carrier and help deter theft.
I have attached a short video demonstration on this bike rack, along with the written installation instructions that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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5/17/2020
will this fit on 2007 subaru Forester