How to Determine How Many Bikes You Can Carry on a Malone MicroSport Trailer w/ Pilot Bike Racks

Question:

How many MPG2100 bike racks can fit on a MicroSport trailer? Ive seen two with two kayaks pictured. If only towing bikes, how many fit on the 78inch crossbars?

asked by: Brian B

Helpful Expert Reply:

There really isn't a for sure answer, because ultimately it will depend on your bikes.

The Malone Pilot Trailer Bike Rack # MPG2100 itself is only 6" wide. Which means in theory you can fit 13 of them on the 78" wide crossbars of the Malone MicroSport Trailer # MPG460G.

But realistically that is not going to happen. I would say you could probably fit 5-6 bikes on the trailer while leaving room for side to side movement. If you don't mind your bikes clanging together, you might be able to fit more.

Honestly, your best bet would be to alternate your bikes (one facing forward and the next facing the opposite way) so the handle bars will not hit each other (see photo). Then measure the distance between the tire on the left most bike to the tire of the right most bike. If you get a measurement under 78", you can fit all of your bikes.

expert reply by: Scott S