Shortest Bike Adapter Bar Recommendation for Use with a Bike Rack

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Received Order for TH 910X7 Carrier and TH982X7 Adapter. Leaving for trip tomorrow and tried to install bikes on carrier and found adapter was too long even at shortest setting for our womens Specialized Comfort Bike. Is there any Frame Adapter that is shorter? We would like to return the Frame Adapter asap since we cant use it and replace with another of your products. Please help! Thanks.

asked by: Jan

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The shortest setting of the # TH982XT that you referenced is 16 inches. The shortest one we offer is the Yakima adapter part # Y02531 at 14-1/2 inches when full collapsed.

I attached a picture that shows it's dimensions.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Yakima Tube Top Adapter Bar, #Y02531. When measured from the inside of the clamp on one end to the inside clamp on the other end, the shortest length is 14-1/2 inches. The longest inside dimension with the bar…

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Answer 3

I recommend the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar Item #Y02531. Fully retracted the measurement from one end of the bar to the other, not including the hook is 14-1/4" and when extended is 22-1/8".

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Answer 4

We do have some smaller adapters. Fully collapsed the Thule adapter bar is 16 inches. We have 2 adapter bars that when fully collapsed measure under 16 inches. The Yakima bar, part #Y02531, has a minimum of 14-1/2 inches. I would measure the kids…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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