Recommended Bike Rack For Bacchetta CarbonAero 3.0 Carbon Fiber Recumbent Bike
Question:
I have a Bacchetta CarbonAero 3.0 carbon fiber frame. Is this rack recommended for bikes with carbon fiber frames? Im also looking at the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting Item # C18085 The rack will go on a 2013 Santa Fe Sport with an 1 1/4inch class 2 receiver hitch. Can you make a recommendation? Thanks
asked by: Mike G
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # S64671 and Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack # C18085 you were looking at are both frame-mount and are not recommended for carbon fiber frames as they could potentially scratch the frame. Instead, you will want to go with a wheel-mount bike rack like the Yakima HoldUp EVO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount # Y02480.
This carrier fits wheelbases up to 48" which is large enough for your Bacchetta CarbonAero 3.0 recumbent bike which should have either a 46" or 47" wheelbase depending on your exact model. Locks are included to deter theft of your bikes or bike rack. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out.
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Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Yakima HoldUp EVO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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- Heavy Bikes
- Yakima
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Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fat Bikes
- Swagman
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