Do I Need an Adapter for a Children's Bike on a Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack?
Question:
Do I need the adapter for childrens bikes?
asked by: Derek
Expert Reply:
Since all children's bikes are made differently, I cannot confirm for sure if you need an adapter bar for the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465. However, if the child's bike is similar to the bike in the attached picture to this answer, I recommend the Malone Bike Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # MPG2165. The adapter bar will provide a straight, horizontal plane to attach to the FullSwing 4.
If you want an option that does not require a bike adapter bar, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR4000. Since the padded frame holders move freely up and down on the center mast, they will fit virtually every type of bike frame.
If you need a hitch receiver recommendation for your vehicle, I would be happy to assist you if you provide me with the year/make/model.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Malone Bike Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 23 - 30 Inch Long
- Malone
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Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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