Do I Need a Bike Frame Adapter Bar On Step-Thru eBike for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack

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I have 2 Malibu E- LUX electric bikes. One is a step through model. Will this rack require an adapter bar for the step through bike?

asked by: Chris C

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The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes, # HLY84FR is a platform type bike rack using ratcheting hooks hold the bikes securely to the frame. Yes, you will need the SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes, # SR0500.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

You can use the Hollywood Racks SportRider SE #HLY84FR to carry your e-bike, although you're most likely going to require a bike frame adapter bar like the #HRBA-PRO; it really depends on how aggressive the step through of the frame is, but most…

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Answer 2

The distance from the hitch pin hole of the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender part #SAR36VR to the other hitch pin hole is 13-1/2 inches.

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 8

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 9

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 10

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 11

From the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright portion of the Saris swinging hitch adapter #SAR36VR the measurement is 9 inches so this would easily clear past your spare since it is 7-3/4 inches out past the rear hitch pin.

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Do I Need a Bike Frame Adapter Bar On Step-Thru eBike for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack

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