Bike Rack for a Tandem Bike with 74 Inch Wheelbase and 3 Inch Wide Tires

Question:

Do you have a hitch rack for a 74” wheelbase tandem with 3” wide tires?

asked by: Teresa

Expert Reply:

The Swagman XC-Extended Bike Rack # S64650-EXT is the closest that we have to working, but it will not work for you. It will hold a bike with a maximum wheelbase up to 69 inches with tires up to 3.5 inches wide on hitches either 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches. The wheelbase component will not work for your 74" tandem.

There is not a bike rack that will accommodate your tandem. Instead, I recommend a small trailer like the Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long - 1,640 lbs # K2MMT5X7. The bed of this trailer is 88" long x 52" wide so you would have plenty of room for your tandem, plus another bike, and even room for other items.

Your bike would fit diagonally in the smaller trailer the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs
Item # K2MMT4X6. This would be a good solution if your tandem is the only bike that you were bringing along.

You would need some tie-downs like the Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ Web Clamps and S-Hooks - 1" x 10' - 500 lbs - Qty 4 # EM31352 to secure your bikes. You could even add a ramp to make loading and unloading an easier task.