WIll I Need Bike Frame Adapter Bars for Rad Rover Mini Step-through with Swagman Current 2 Bike Rack

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we have a rad mini step thru and a rad mini will this work for our bikes or do we need additional parts for the rack

asked by: Mike M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

In order to carry bikes with aggressive step through frames like a Rad Rover Mini Step-through on the Swagman Current 2 # S64678 you're going to need a bike frame adapter bar like the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005. You should be able to clamp down on the frame of your Rad Rover Mini without issues, so you shouldn't need one for that bike.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 2

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