Recommended 4-Bike Rack For Bikes With 14" Wheels

Question:

Hello, I am looking for a 4 bike platform bike to grow with our family. I am looking for a bike rack that will fit my 29 inch bike, my wifes 27.5 inch bike and two 14 inch bikes that have a wheelbase of about 25. Will this bike rack accommodate that small of a wheel base?

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

There is a bike rack that will work for you, but the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443-2 will only fit wheel diameters between 20" and 29" so it will not be able to work with your bikes that have 14" diameter wheels.

Instead I recommend going with a hanging rack, the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465. A hanging rack will mean you can fit any bikes regardless of their wheelbase or wheel diameter, though Bike Adapter Bar # Y02531 will be needed to carry a child's bike or women's bike with a step-through frame.

The FullSwing # Y02465 will hold your bikes securely at three different points with anti-sway cradles to ensure they do not make contact with each other or your car. The rack offers a number of user-friendly benefits, including the ability to simply turn a knob to lock the rack in your hitch and engage the anti-rattle feature. It also has what is called an AutoPin so you do not have to use a traditional pin and clip, as well as a quick-release lever that enables you to fold the arms down when you aren't carrying bikes.

Additionally, it has a swing-away design so you can access your vehicle's rear cargo area and integrated locks that secure the rack to your hitch and your bikes to the rack, protecting your investments and helping ensure it grows with your family.