Can the Swagman 4 Bike Rack # S64400 Carry 26 Inch Cruisers  

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The Swagman # 64400 bike rack should be able to handle your 26 inch cruisers with no problem. Since this rack uses straps to secure the bikes to the rack, and the rack does not use anti-sway cradles that prevent the bikes from swaying back and forth and striking each other or the vehicle carrying them, this is a rack I would typically recommend for an occasional rider who is transporting their bikes short distances. The rack has a 140 lb weight capacity, with a 35 pound per bike limit.

If you will be frequently transporting your bikes a greater distance, using a rack that has anti-sway cradles and a more traditional cradle design would be well worth the price difference. The Swagman Trailhead, part # S63380 uses sturdy rubber straps that will securely hold your bikes to the rack, and anti-sway cradles to keep your bikes and vehicle safe for trips of any distance.

For women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # 64005 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.

To see instructions and product demonstration videos for the racks I mentioned, click on the provided links.

expert reply by: Mike L

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