Best Bike Rack for Carbon Fiber Frame Fat Tire Bike

Question:

Do you have a rack that can accomodate a fat tire bike with 4.5in. wide tires. Also it has a carbon frame. Thanks.

asked by: David F

Expert Reply:

Yes, we have a great selection of bike racks that will work with a carbon fiber frame fat tire bike. That said, you are going to need to use a wheel mount bike rack in order to avoid damaging the carbon fiber frame. I recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Platform Rack part # KU74FR with the Phat Bike Adapter part # APBK.

The Kuat Transfer is actually one of my favorite bike racks on the market because it is lightweight (47 lbs) therefore easy to take on/off the vehicle and it has an open design so you can walk your bikes directly onto the cradles therefore easy to load. The Kuat Transfer also has a lifetime warranty so you know it will last. There will be no issues with carbon fiber frame, 4-1/2" wide tires, or your Mazda 6.

If you don't already have a trailer hitch on your 2016 Mazda 6, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11356.

expert reply by: Conner L