Strap Recommendation to Secure Front Bike Tire During Travel

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I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 and 29er Specialized Carve mountain bike. This bike rack looks great but Id like to know what type of strap you recommend to keep the front tire stable while the car is in motion?

asked by: Jim M

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Expert Reply:

Great choice on the Kuat Beta # B202-2!

To keep the front tire stable you can use any kind of strap really. The Snap-Loc Cam Buckle Cinch Strap # SLTC103CR is a simple solution or I've even used a bungee cord before - it doesn't have to be anything fancy.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

For your Kuat Beta bike rack #B202-2 the easiest solution to lock the bikes to the rack and to the hitch is to use a cable lock such as #e98891. Run the cable through the bikes and the safety chain loops on the trailer hitch to deter theft. I have…

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Answer 2

The Kuat Beta #B202-2 uses the wedge style of anti-rattle. When you turn the knob at the end of the rack the wedge pushes out to reduce or eliminate movement of the rack in the hitch. I have linked a video review of this rack for you. This particular…

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Answer 3

I can clear up the confusion for you. Manufacturers sometimes have different part numbers than the part numbers we use here at etrailer. The part number that we give for the Kuat Beta is #B202-2. However, the Kuat part number is BE22G. Our part…

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Answer 4

Thank you for your purchase of the Kuat Beta #B202-2 and the Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar #UB01. This bike rack is definitely one of my favorites! The hooks for the bike adapter bar will fit loosely over your handle and seat posts as gravity will…

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Answer 5

The lightest weight bike rack we have is the Kuat Beta which we have the part #B202-2 for a 2 inch hitch or part #B202-114 for a 1-1/4 inch hitch. This rack weighs 12 lbs which is the lightest option out there. Because of this it would be your best…

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Answer 6

We have a few lightweight bike rack options to help you transport your Townie Bike with your 2016 Honda HR-V. The lightest bike rack we offer is the Kuat Beta Aluminum Folding 2 Bike Rack #B202-2 which will require the use of Kuat Bike Frame Adapter…

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Answer 7

We don't offer the Haul Master lock you speak of, so I couldn't say if the #e98923 replacement dust cover would work for you but you could measure the outside diameter of your existing lock where the cap fits. If the diameter is 7/8 of an…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 11

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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