Cost Effective Bike Rack To Carry LWB Recumbent Bike

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I have an older Tour Easy, appears to be 72 front wheel center to back wheel center. Will this rack fit?

asked by: Jeannie S

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In order to carry a recumbent bike you need a special type of carrier as most standard options like the Swagman XC-Extended Bike Rack for 2 Recumbent Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount# S64650-EXT, but it only accommodates wheelbases up to 69 inches and yours is 72".

Instead, you can use a small utility trailer like the Detail K2 Mighty Multi # K2MMT4X6 that is 72" long or the # K2MMT5X7 that is 88" long.

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expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

If you measure the diameter of your 13 tire and it is over 16 inches in diameter then the Swagman XC Extended bike rack, #S64650-EXT will work but if it is less than 16 inches the wheel loop would be too large to support the tire. This bike rack is…

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Answer 2

I have a solution for you, however the Swagman XC, part #S64650 will not fit a bike with a 69 inch wheelbase. Wheelbase is normally measured from the point where the front and rear wheel touch the ground. If the 69 inch measurement is from the front…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the picture and congrats on the new trailer! There is only one replacement option for the Turning Point Pin Box and it is the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. Reese doesn't have one. The Gen-Y…

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Answer 4

The best option that we have in the 4 bike to 2 bike category is the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH69TX. The things that set this bike rack apart from the other 2 is the ratcheting hooks hold the bikes by their tires which means that the frame of the bike…

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Answer 5

Thanks for the pictures and congrats on the trailer! To replace your Turning Point pin box you will want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. This is the only gooseneck pin box that fits the mounting points for…

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Answer 6

There is only one option to replace a Lippert, which is now Curt, Turning Point. You will want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. As far as make and model goes. 5th wheel trailer pin boxes are not model…

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Answer 7

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY48GR will fit in place of your Lippert Turning Point pin box, yes. The pin weight range of this pin box is 1,501-3,000 lbs which should be right about in your wheelhouse - I do…

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Answer 8

The Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack, #C18085, will carry a bike that the wheel measure 68 inches from center to center. If your bike has a 66 inch center to center measurement, then this rack will work with your application.

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Cost Effective Bike Rack To Carry LWB Recumbent Bike

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