Can the Swagman Platform-Style Bike Carrier # S64663 Hold a 26 Inch or a 29 Inch Bike Wheel  

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The Swagman Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, # S64663, will handle most 26 inch and 29 inch bike wheels. To verify if this bike rack will hold your bikes, I recommend measuring the wheel base of your bikes. The wheel base is measured from axle to axle on the bike. This bike rack can handle wheel bases up to 52 inches long. It also has a weight capacity of 40 lbs per bike and the wheel loops will fit wheels up to 3-1/2 inches wide.

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If the wheel base of your bikes is longer than 52 inches and you are looking for an RV or trailer approved bike rack like the bike rack you referenced, then I recommend looking into a hanging style bike rack like the Swagman Original 3 Bike Rack, # S64152-2. If your bikes do not have a straight horizontal frame tube, you can use a bike adapter bar like part # 64005. The cradles on this bike rack can also rotate to accommodate different style frames. If you need the bumper mount trailer hitch that is included with the Swagman Platform-Style bike rack, you can use part # S64025

If you are not planning on using the bike rack on an RV or trailer, then you may want to look at the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Carrier, # S64670. This bike rack can support bikes with wheel bases up to 66 inches long. Keep in mind, this bike rack is not rated for use behind RVs and trailers, but it will work well on a car, truck or SUV. There is additional bounce and movement at the back of an RV and trailer because the rear of the trailer is further away from the rear axle than a car, truck or SUV. This additional bounce will create stress that most hitch mount bike racks cannot handle.

expert reply by: John H

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