how do you mount a woman's bike on it
867009
Depending on how much space is between the bars, you can sometimes slide it right on like normal. We have also put the bike so the bar sits on top I'd this. When doing that the back tire sticks up in the air while the front tire is nose down. Carrying more than one girls bike we alternate directions of the bikes so they fit better. Seems more secure when we have at least 1mens bike in the rack, not all women's, but even then, we have been able to stabilize with a bungee cord.
1710030
I just hung mine a month ago. The direction tell you to hold the bike up so that the back tire is 12 inches off the ground. The instructions that come with it are quite clear.
2147373
We add the portable bar to my women's bike for it to fit. It will not hold it otherwise.
276780
I don't see why it couldn't. The bikes no matter what kind are held up in this setup at least typically by the front tire. I think this mount is also weighted for up to 50 pounds. So you'd have to get some good screws, and find a stud within the wall. But yes, mens.. womens.. childrens bikes should be fine all around, within the constraints.
352485
One of the bikes I transport with this rack has a "step through" frame--I guess that's what is being referred to when you say "women's bike"--and, after a little repositioning (twisting) of the rubber pieces on the arms, it mounts easily and securely to this rack without an adapter bar. See my photo in my review of this rack.
1810592
I mounted it to the luggage rack on the back of my bike...don't see how else you could do it.
986724
i havent tried it on a womans bike, but the bar provided hooks up to the stationary part of the steering wheel, and the stationary part of the seat. for better understanding . go to youtube weeride tutorial.. its a great seat child loves it and personally myself as well .
1510576
I put a nail into a stud through the hole at the top of the frame. In that environment one bike on top, none on the bottom would be fine. Without that support I have more concerns about safety i.e; taking a bike of the top of a stand that is supported via balance only.
81819
Sometimes when installing a bike on a rack you need to think outside the box. I've been successful putting on four bikes of different sizes from three mtn bikes to two mtn bikes with two kids bikes (one I had to strap down the top tube and the front tire). You may need to purchase the cross bar adapter that hooks to the top tube and saddle post to mount a female bike (which also works for atypical dual suspension bikes).
2052236
I am very satisfied with the rack... It serves it's purpose.. I believe there is always a solution to the request you are asking .. I unfortunately do not have the knowledge or know how to accomplish that.. But I can state that I have four bikes(2) on each arm and have had no problems.. My wife would like me to anchor the rack to the wall in case it might crush our daughter .. I again have no knowledge to know how ... THULE The name you know ..!!
1560635
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.
2056194
I put my bike on the other way around. I put the bike with the front to the left on the inner mount. The down bracket secures around the angled lower part of the frame.
936673
Yes, if you want your bike to be mounted perfectly horizontaly you will need to purchase a expansion bar ( not sure of proper name for it ) that creates a mounting surface like a mans bike, it extends from the seat mount to the handlebar mount. Thule makes them and can be purchased at most better bike stores. I believe it was about $35.00. I have seen womens bikes mounted without this bar but your bike is mounted very lopsided. I also use several bungee cords to also secure my bike to the mount so it does not sway. this is a great rack, easy to take off and on. I leave mine on all summer and take off in the winter and put my tire cover back on.
349122
You should purchase a top-tube or cross-beam adaptor. It is a tube that clips to a woman's bike and creates a straight cross-beam, just like the top tube on a man's bike. You need one for every woman's bike. Allen makes one for around $20.
1114754
You'll need to get an attachment to put on the women's bikes -- like a brace/bracket.
1191060
Hi there - this does work with nearly all adult women's, as well as children's bikes to make mounting on rear mounted carriers a breeze! Thanks!
1181938
I just used a ratchet strap ( three of them ) to hold them down. This works pretty good, but you need to be careful because they will rub together. This unit does a very good job transporting bikes or anything else you need. I have mine on the back of my camper and used it several times last year.