Can the locking bar be adjusted for a step through bike? Wife has one where the bars dip down vs go straight across to the seat
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You can adjust the wheel hoops left or right such that the diagonal tube is as high as possible where the sliding lock bar will catch it. Since the wheel hoops have locking straps, the sliding bar has only to stabilize the bike vertically, so it doesn't have to be a real tight fit.
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Yes, the locking bar slides down using a ratchet kechanism to accomodate all types of frames
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I have no problem using this rack with walk through bikes. Just adjust the clamps snug where the bars meet.
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The bar will not go left or right, however the locking teeth go all the way to the bottom. At some point it will make contact with your frame. My bike has a "V" type frame and makes contact a little lower. Check your local bike shops to see if anyone carries Swagman racks. I am completely satisfied with my rack other than the fact it a little bulky to store. Bikes ride well and does not effect gas mileage like my previous rack. Hope this helps. Hobie, Mobile,AL
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The locking bars slide all the way up and down and center post. I would think it would be able to slide down to lock a bike with a "girls bike" bar that slants down.
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Not well, no. The seat is designed to slide onto this rack and the rack has a special hole in the middle that a thick-ish securing 'pin' fits through. I'd doubt other racks have this same construction, which seems crucial to the stability of the seat on the bike.
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Handlebar can only be adjusted up to a certain point. Yes, a suspension seat post can be added at a leter time as all bikes are already boxed with to the current specifications. Thanks
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I don't know about your wife's bike. You have to measure the diameter of the hole the pedals go into. All you need to change the pedals are the proper size wrench (don't remember the size) but a cresent wrench will do. Keep in mind the threads are reversed to keep them from coming loose when you ride. Good luck... I love mine.
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Like others have said, converter bar will generally be easier. The problem with my women's frame bikes is two-fold: either the space between the sloped top tube and the down tube is too small to clear the back each of the bike holders (the back is higher than the front) OR the water bottle cage interferes with placing the woman's bike on the Swagman rack. I ended up buying converter bars for my 3 women's bikes to make it work better.
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It's a bit of a problem; you can buy a bar that goes between the angle to make it almost straight. However, we have found that the bike can be placed at an angle. Just make sure there is no rubbing against the next closest bike.
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On top of the black bar there is a lock. Unlock that on both bars and adjust
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Yes. The seat slides onto a bar and locks in place with a pin. The bar installs very quickly on your bike with an Allan wrench. It took me about 3-5 minutes to install the seat out of the box.It took me longer to actually find my husband's wrenches than it did to install the seat!
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Look closely, the bar goes under the bike seat. The seat is close to the center of gravity so the bike hangs slightly forward. The hooks supplied secure the bike from moving forward. I saw this unit at our local bike shop.
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The key is will the clamp go around the bar, flat or otherwise. It can be tightened down.
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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.
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Yes, they are free to adjust anywhere along the bar's length. Pay attention to the vertical clearance requirement!
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Hi Lee, for ease of use, the screw type deign is the most secure and easiest to adjust. Because these are primarily used for storage of the same bike, adjustments are infrequently required, so typically this is not a concern. However, if you do need to make adjustments, you can treat any exposed metal with a rust inhibitor, or simply nail polish or clear coat to prevent any rust from developing. Thanks!
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Bar was placed in afterwards. The mounts flex slightly and U can adjust the bar up or down. I tried mine in both positions.
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No unfortunately it is not adjustable. But that being said we were able to cut the bars so we could make it easier to access from a different angle than the unit was made for.
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In my opinion no that should not be a problem the dip bars are sufficiently extended from the bar. This piece of equipment is well thought out.
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The unit is a universal fit unit so, just as I had to do for my kid's bike, you may have to chop a small piece off the end to achieve the proper angle on the bike and prevent it from falling. If you have a hacksaw it should be a piece of cake as the metal is soft. Just remember to remove in small increments (1/4 to 1/2 inch) to avoid removing too much. Good luck.