Should I buy the Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor with this product? If yes, how many do you recommend?
201306
You don't need it for this product. This product goes on back of truck window/door.
201307
Charise, the cross bar adaptor is for bikes that don't have a top tube that is horizontal (or close to it). Bike frames that slope down, such as traditional women's frames would need one, and some modern mountain bikes also have sloping top tubes--they would need one as well. If the top tubes on your bikes are horizontal or nearly-horizontal, the rack will hold them fine without the adaptors.
771998
I recommend you call the manufacturer for the specs on the coupler to see what size the hole is on the attachment. Then you can determine if the bolt that holds your back wheel in place will fit.Allen Sports USA60 Thoreau St. #161Concord, MA 01742, USAPhone: (772) 234-5795Toll Free (USA Only)(800) 722-5536
766706
It appears the manufacturer sells a coupler at http://www.biketowleash.com/accessory-details.php?id=28But I have never used it since I have one dog.
1766069
Depending on frame style, a separate cross bar adaptor may be required to secure ladies's bikes...(separate purchase)
1835376
Yes, there are small and large sizes, but there are also different styles (lengths) for different handlebar setups. I actually ordered two sets. Longer ones for my bike that has thumb shifters, and (as a gift) another shorter set that is made for grip-shifters. Pay attention to which style you are ordering.
1389817
The Allen tension bar needs a minimum of 15 inches from the handle bar shaft to the seat shaft (the two parts from which it supports) If it fits,i recommend this product.
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I've found it to be reasonable. I load a Giant Escape 2, two kids 24" MBs (a Diamondback Lustre and a Magna), and a ladies Schwinn Ranger 2.6 MB. With the exception of my bike, all the others are female frame style, so I use top tube adapters (1 Yakima and 2 Allen Sports) for them. I don't think it would work without the top tube adapters. I won't say that loading up 4 bikes is 'quick and easy', but it can certainly be done and in the end the bikes fit fine and are secure on the rack. I was a little bit surprised at how much 'bounce' I get on the rack with 4 bikes loaded, but after talking to some other folks using both Yakima and Thule racks, it seems that this is typical. It's not excessive, just more than I expected. I've been very satisfied. The zip strips makes securing the bikes quick as well. I'd definitely recommend it!
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This works well with my Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack which has a 1 1/4" Class II drawbar. It adapts to the 2" Class III hitch receiver on my motorhome with two "L" shaped metal shims. Without this hitch tightener my top-heavy rack with bikes rocked back and fourth while on the road. There were enough threads on the "U" bolt to tighten the smaller drawbar and stop the rocking.
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Pat, I have a Giant bicycle with odd shaped top tube that may not have the same front to back slope as yours. You may need the bar that clamps at the neck to the seat post. I'm not aware of an adapter unique to the Allen Sports Ultra Compact. James
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That will depend on the bars you are replacing. If your bars have standard clamping bar mounts, measure from the approximate center of the bar mount vertically to give yourself an estimate of the height of your bars. These bars are very close to the specified 12" height. so if your bars are close to this you may get away with out needing new cables or extensions. I wasn't so lucky, but there are many quality companies, on Amazon as well, that sell custom made cables & hoses. Don't forget that even if you do get away without needing the hardware, your bike also has electrical wires that may need extending too. And also remember that if they fit sitting straight on, they may become tighter as the bars are rotated from side to side. Hope this has given you some things to look at to make a more informed decision.
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Yes, but you need a top-tube adapter like this: Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar AdaptorAlso, I found that the rack good for full-size bikes, but smaller bikes may be difficult to position because of the distance between the rails. The Velcro straps are helpful for attaching smaller bikes.
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The bar end screws that came with the kit were too long to correctly work the rubber expander inside the handlebars. Easy fix, though- I just put an extra nut on the bolt between the kits extender and my tapered washer. You'll figure it out.
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You may need a bar adapter like this: http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=pd_sim_sg_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=03DC759J06JV4N1GY54C It depends on the geometry/size of the bike frame.
1382532
It comes with 2 different adapters for different size handlebars. I'm not sure if the larger one will fit the 31.8mm handlebar as my bike has the smaller size but it looks as though it would work just fine.
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We ordered the Allen crossbar adaptor for women's bikes, and it worked perfectly with this bike hitch. Didn't have any trouble with our daughter's bike, but it's possible that a cross-bar adaptor would work for that as well: Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor
928341
You may need 2 because my dog is a little too close to my bike with just one. I would also have a spare carabiner or two on hand. They are super cheap and may need replacing. Other than that I think it would be useful for you.
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I bought a set for my wife's 950. But I modded the handlebars so that I didn't have to go with longer cables. That probably why they aren't on the fitament list? Great product though! Great quality, and fast shipping!