Best Bike Rack for a Bacchetta Carbon Aero 2.0 Recumbent Bike
Question:
Hi — We had a Bacchetta Carbon Aero 2.0 recumbent bike and a conventional upright bike on a Swagman 2-bike rack that was okay-ish, though I didnt like the fact that the metal rusted over time and that the recumbents carbon frame seemed to be in constant danger of scratching. Now weve bought a Tesla, are planning to install a retractable trailer hitch, and are wondering if Wirecutters top-rated Küat Sherpa 2.0 two-bike rack will hold the Bacchetta and the upright correctly? Any thought, please? Thank you in advance.
asked by: George S
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, however the Kuat Sherpa Two-Bike Rack item # SH22G referenced in your question isn't a good option for your Bacchetta Carbon Aero 2.0 recumbent bike. This bike rack does not work with recumbent bikes. I recommend the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Recumbents Bikes item # SA4412B-R. This bike rack also fits 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers so compatibility with your Tesla won't be an issue. The carrier has an extremely light weight of 22-1/2 lbs. The Freedom bike rack can accept bikes up to 57 inches in wheel base and has the ability to carry both a recumbent and a standard bike at the same time.
You will also want the item # SA981 and item # SA3022 locks to secure your bike rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Bike Racks with 1-1/4" and 2" Shanks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Saris Racks
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- Saris
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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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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