Bike Rack that Can Carry Recumbent Bike with Smaller Wheels and 57 inch Wheelbase

Question:

I have a Swagman XC for my wifes recumbent bike. The distance between the front axle and rear axle of her Sun recumbent is 57 inches. The issues we have is the front tire is too small for the wheel hoop and s almost all the way down to the axle secondly, the rear tire is only 20 inches and sits low enough in the wheel loop that it touches the lower derailersp. I solved the front tire problem with the purchase of your SQ1011 tray. I was wondering if the SQ1010 tray used in conjunction with the other tray would provide enough length to hold this recumbent. Or, do you have another suggestion/solution? Thanks,

asked by: Gary R

Helpful Expert Reply:

Best option would be a new bike rack as using the wheel cradles on the Swagman XTC would put the wheelbase range too small to fit your bike. So best option would be the Saris Freedom for Recumbent bikes part # SA4412B-R which has a wheel cradle that a smaller wheel couldn't fall through and a wheelbase range up to 57 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C