does this rack work with 20 in boy and girl boys? as the racks that the bikes hang from don't fit the frames of bikes?
880848
The rack will work but you may need and adaptor bar for the upper attachment. These can purchased st a bike shop. Wal-Mart has them for 16.98
880849
Not exactly sure of that size (20) but my wife was having the same problem, bike would not fit off hanging rack, this works great. If it helps, when the wheel holders are at its smallest it measures 50" across. Measure on your kids bike from the outside wheel to outside wheel and see what you get. If it is more than 50", it should work. Let me know if I can help you any more.
880850
Yes, this rack works great with any size bike as well as boys and girls bikes. I haul my girls bike and 2 of my grandsons bikes with ease. I love the durability of this frame. The velcro straps for holding the tires in place could be better, so I replaced mine with heavier duty straps, but overall I love it.
2074378
We use the Frame Adapter on a 26" girls Diamond Back bike and it works very well. If the overall length of the adapter can be shortened, it should work - otherwise, I would think it would be too long for a 20" bike. Check specs or call Thule to verify if the adjustment length can be shortened to fit a 20" bike.
1731195
Yes it fits both We love this bike rack. Both of our bikes fit on it great. If you have four it's a maneuvering puzzle to get them all on there but we absolutely love this rack!
879392
We have 4 bike on ours and it is not to bad. Our bikes are light. It would depend on how you hang them.
2218123
Yes. I have 2 boys. We put 2 Mongoose Bikes and an adult bike and they fit with no problem.
1560631
I had to use one on all the girls bikes. I purchased Stoneman Sports QSP-610 Sparehand Adjustable Bike Bar which work very well. Also one of my kids bikes would not fit as the space between the cross bar and the pedals was too small. I do like this rack however I would only recommend putting 4 bikes on it. Putting 5 bikes is a very very tight fit.
1929903
The only girl style bike I have is a small child's. I have put three bikes on. A big beach cruiser, a youth dirt bike and a child's bike. I am able to make them all fit.
1702702
Males bikes with the center top bar fit best on this rack. I purchased a top bar to put on my female bike (no bar) so that it would sit on the rack correctly. The removal bar is easy to put on and remove. The bike sits on the rack better with this adapter.
1291232
As long as it's a boys bike it should nt be a problem. I sent it back because it put to much weight on my trunk. I had a hitch installed instead
466587
It is difficult to get my girlfriend's bike on and off the rack. For the typical girl's or women's bike best to buy a horizontal bar that clamps to the bike, making it like a boy's or man's type bike. Then it is much easier to get a girl's bike on and off the rack. Take the bike off - remove the clamp - ready to ride!
605655
Even though I am male and 6 foot 2, I have a few 26inch bicycles and all you have to do is adjust the seat post up. You can always get different handlebars for comfort, but this bike is fine as it is. Just to give you a different reference, my wife and also her daughter who are both at the lower end of the 5 foot range have used this bike. I had to lower the seat all the way down where the seat springs straddle the bike rack and it works for them just fine.
288396
The side arm will only work on 20-29" wheels. You may have luck with the Raptor Aero or the Thule Criterium and that may work. Kids bikes are always tricky.
1702703
I believe the rack would fit cruisers because the cradles and straps pivot to attach to the bike frame. For example, you could strap the bikes above the fork and on the frame below the seat.
1407226
not sure i'm seeing all of your question so i will try and answer this the best i can: we have to girls bikes that we load on it each time. if you put it on the lowest side it will go down to the frame i believe. the other side will then go down as far it is can till it hits that frame.
1120896
It will not fit ALL kid's bikes. There is a minimum distance for this to work on child's bike. Back of bike's seat post to the front of the handlebar stem must be a minimum of 18" in order to hold securely
477919
Yes, I believe so. My rack came with adapters for the smaller wheel and kids size bikes. I haven't used them but they seem like they would work fine. Hope that helps.
1708835
I have a regular boys bike and a girls cruiser. The regular bike sets on top of the rack. The cruiser's straps are turned inward and the bike sits in between the bars holding it secured. So it will work on both of the bikes.