Can I Use the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack w/ a Carbon Fiber Bike?

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Regarding product #S94FR Swagman e-spec bike rack: can I use this rack with a carbon frame road bike if I use a frame protector?

asked by: Mike B

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Expert Reply:

The Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack item # S94FR will work with carbon fiber bikes if you use the Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector item # TH984101. However, you will need to use the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar item # S57FR for your Step-Thru E-Bike.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

It sounds like you are in need of a bike rack that will carry your heavier 65 lb bikes. For that I recommend the Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack #S94FR which is designed for E-Bikes up to 70 lbs. It doesn't have to be used with E-bikes…

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Answer 2

We do have the replacement wheel strap you need, but the one you referenced is for a Thule rack and will not work with the RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack #RKY10002. Instead, the correct part is the Replacement Wheel Strap for RockyMounts BackStage…

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Answer 3

The best solution is to purchase the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Electric, Step Through, and Cruiser Bikes #S57FR for the non-electric women's bike and any electric bike that has a step-through or alternative frame. The adapter bar…

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Answer 4

The Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack part #S94FR can usually accommodate one step-through frame bike without needing an adapter by switching the small and long hook around but for two step-through frame bikes I do recommend as least one adapter, the…

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Answer 5

Generally, we don't recommend using wheel-mount carriers like the RockyMounts Backstage, part #RKY10002 with bikes that have fenders, as it can bend and damage the fender. Instead, I'd recommend a frame mount like the Hollywood Racks…

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Answer 6

As of right now there aren't any bike racks which work like that so your best solution is to use a frame hitch mount bike rack an adapter bar like part #TH982XT for the Townie 5i and then the Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector #TH984101 for your…

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Answer 7

I can definitely help eliminate some of the confusion. I believe you are talking about the T-handle that rests on the outside of the center mast of the RockyMounts BackStage - 2" #RKY10002. This handle controls the tilt/stow mechanism on the…

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Answer 8

For e-bikes with fenders you will need a bike rack that has a higher weight capacity and also a frame clamp design that can attach to the lower and alternative frames of them like the Hollywood Racks RV Rider part #HLY64FR which would work great for…

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Answer 9

I looked up pictures of the bike you have and while it has a low step through frame it would still be compatible with the Swagman Current part #S64678 without requiring an adapter. The hooks of this in the lowest position are right at 13 inches from…

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Answer 10

For what you need the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2-Bike Carrier for Electric Bicycles #HLY84FR will be the correct solution. This rack is designed for electric bikes like what you have and would work well with your bikes that have fenders since…

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Answer 11

So the reason you definitely don't want to use the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack #S94FR with a carbon frame bike is because the E-Spec is a frame-mounted bike rack. Carbon frames can be damaged when a bike rack clamps onto its more pliable frame due…

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Answer 12

While Thule does not yet have any bike racks that match your needs, I do have other recommendations from other brands. For absolute versatility, I've been very impressed by the Hollywood Racks RV Rider #HLY64FR. It checks off ALL the boxes: fat…

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