Recommended 4 Bike Platform Carrier Compatible with Multiple 16 Inch Childrens Bikes

Question:

I am a mom of five little ones. I drive a 2002 Toyota Sequoia limited.Two of my kids are still in a trailer behind my bike. But I want to take my bike and three childrens bikes out during the summer. The trailer can fit in the back of my Sequoia. Do the little bikes fit on this platform rack? There is a video of you using a childs bike, but that one is a size larger than the three bikes I need to take along with me. 16 inch tires on the three. Wheel bases are 27,28, and 29 inches. Thank you

asked by: Erin

Expert Reply:

Thank you for all that information. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4 Bike Platform Rack # HR1400Z will fit your 4 bikes well and is the best option for a platform rack. It is able to hold the 3 small wheel base and small tire bikes, but you will need the hoop adapter kit # HRSW-ADP-2 for each 16 or even 18 inch bike. You will also need to strategically mount your hoops so the adult bike is on both of the outward hoops instead of staggered like in the product photos. This bike rack comes with all the locks to secure your bikes and the rack to your Sequoia.

Unfortunately we do not have any videos with that size bike, but the photo attached of a customer using a 16 inch bike is hopefully helpful. I reached out to my tech contact at Hollywood racks and they confirmed the fit for the 16 inch bikes with the wheel hoop adapters. If you have bikes with a low frame or a small seat you may also need a bike adapter bar like # Y02531 which is the shortest length we carry adjusting down to 14-1/2 inches long.

expert reply by: Jason S