Swagman Fork Adapter for Fitting 12 mm Thru Axle on Roof Bike Rack

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I was looking at this: S64706. Do you have anything for 12mm thru axles?

asked by: Fork A

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The 12 mm Thru Axle bike rack adapter you'd need for a Swagman roof bike rack is the part # S64718 which will work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Brad

5/17/2020

Item 64706 is for 15mm & 20mm x 100mm thru axle forks to mount to 9mm quick release truck bed bike rack - how can I Make this item work for a 12mm x 100mm thru axle fork?

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Chris R.

5/20/2020

For your 12mm x 100mm thru axle you'd need the Adapter # S64718.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The bike carriers built into the Kuat Vagabond are for the standard quick releases, so I recommend the Swagman Spire Fork Adapter for Bikes with 15 mm or 20 mm Thru-Axle Forks #S64706 to convert your carrier to fit your bike.

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Answer 5

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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