Is the clamp onto the large bike very solid? Our main problem with our current trail-a-bike is that it's wobbly as heck no matter how tight we get it.
1524599
The clamp is tight, it doesn't have up n down movement but side to side will shift on bumps. I don't have experience with trail systems, but this is very stable to me.
310013
I just took a close look at my RAD trainer. It is my opinion that a nutted axle will not seat correctly. I would be afraid the bike would slip out and cause injury.
1209786
I have no issues with the bike except it could have a tighter seat. Call a local bike company and maybe they could help you.
211521
It's pretty much friction. Once you clamp the bikes down on the top tube tightly they don't move or sway. I have two of these. One tilts to allow access to the trunk. Even then bikes stay put and don't move. Bungee cords are needed for the front, they will move. I also bungee the wheels so they don't spin.
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.
1728930
I believe so to the clamps. Inset with a 33 lb mtn bike. It can get tippy esp if the height adjust is full out.
1031882
When i first started using this rack I had to re-tighten the Allen screws that hold it to the bike a few times...I noticed if I got too much speed downhill or in the wind the rack could move causing an imbalance...once I got it adequately tighened down I havent had this problem.
1447042
The problem is the mesh back comes apart with a lot of pressure. The bike is otherwise great. My husband weighs 185 and the pressure he put on the mesh back has broken twice. We are on our third mesh back. He put clamps on the sides of the seat to hold the rubber gasket and staples in place. The rest of the bike would accommodate a much heavier person.
540999
I did not keep the clamp on bike rack. Was not worried about it holding our hybrid mid size tire bikes. The one I received was defective. You can raise or lower the arms that hold the bikes but the holes were missing that you put the pins in to lock it open. I do think I would have bought another but decided on another option for our trailer.
1625196
My road bike clamps fine on the seatpost. I haven't tried this with my MT bike which is considerably heavier.
1467080
Make sure you have the rack installed properly in your hitch. It seems like it goes either way, but it doesn't. This happened to me, and I reversed the position and now it is as solid as a rock. We put two mountain bikes on with no problem, but they have to face opposite directions. Also, the rack pivots down if you pull the lower lever for ease of getting the bikes in the holders.
1015197
No, it's very sturdy. I clamp my mountain bike on it when I work on it and doesn't swerve or tip at all, it's a very awesome bike stand.
812586
It doesn't look like your bike has the eyelets on top of the front forks to screw the legs to. I went to Home Depot to purchase some metal clamps with rubber on them (electrical department) to attach the legs to the front fork. It worked fine. I carry a 9 lb dog in the basket and the clamps didn't slip. You can go to www.waldsports.com and contact them.
651183
It took both my son and daughter to carry it in...awkward more than anything...but the bike is solid as a rock! I've ridden it since October and love it. I'm up around 245 and it take my weight easily. I do recommend keeping the air pressure at 60lbs or higher...it not only rides better, but the tires won't wear as fast. WTMI? Sorry :-)
656636
Depends where the wobble is... If it is at the top then I would say that it is normal. If it at the hitch then I would check to make sure everything is tight espically if you are using the 2" receiver adapter. I have the same one and drove 400 miles in one day with 4 bikes on it and nothing bad happened.
88344
I do have a little wobble of my yakima rack, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch (?) at the most. I do not find it an issue for me. I have had 2 bikes on the rack for a trip of 8 hours straight one way and did not have any issue with the rack feeling like it was bouncing back and forth. The pin has stayed in place and I have not felt as though I have needed to re-tighten the bolt. The moveable wheel base on the rack, I do retighten from time to time. I got a yakima hitchlock to use on the bolt (although you do have to play with it a little to get it to lock). I feel better about leaving the rack on the car unattended and not getting stolen, but I also feel like it is one added safety feature to keep the bolt from coming off. And an FYI, I have had problem with getting the arm to 'lock' good when it is on my bike and have had it release as soon as I am taking off in the driveway. I have been able to avoid that issue with using a bike lock around my mid bike to the rack that holds the arms that slide up and down. With using that, I have had no other issue and have never had a bike come loose while on the road. If you have more play than what I described, I can only suggest going to a local bike shop to see if they can help you troubleshoot the issue. I hope this helps.
620772
We put on 2 children's bikes (20" and 16") in addition to 2 adult bikes. They did not fit on the larger triangle but we were able to manipulate it on. We put one part of the children's bike (main frame) on and the rubber latches secured the bikes in place. We drove over 1,000 miles in April on a road trip and had no issues at all. The swing arm works well.