Will this rack system work with 20" tires or smaller?
1510245
This does not work with smaller bikes. I think 13" is the bike I have that does not fit very well - I think 20" would be OK.
1510246
Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble... » Read More Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. « Show Less
1510247
It should. I've got a 20" bike in mine right now. Unless he left it in the middle of the floor again.
117598
I have a 21"tire and it worked good. It can be adjusted and I think it would work fine
823830
You need to check your rim brand and see if it will accommodate a tire that small.
1474658
not sure its a standard 20 inch rim with a 5/16 axel or 3/8 i would have to measure to be sure good luck with your project :-)
2039823
I hav used them on 26 inch wheels. I don't think 20 inch wheels are a great application for these racks, your panniers will be in close contact with the ground. There are other racks that mount higher up, check for TUBUS or OMM OLD MAN MOUNTAIN, they will have more of what you need. Also, these racks are plates, I suggest getting a rack up front that has a crossover support over the wheel, or built one bending metal yourself. Good luck! ^_^
2278383
The narrower slots are 2" wide and the wider slots are 5 1/4" - so if the Fat Tire bike is well-secured, it should work. Hope this helps. :-)
1342213
This rack has three mounting holes on the strut, on my bicycle, I used the shortest option (on an '80s Schwinn tandem-26" wheels). It should fit with no problems. It's not the "beefiest" rack, but it should hold 20 pounds easily.
2145917
It would depend n the diameter of the wheel. Mine are 19-inch and they extend below the bars. I would mount it on the wall a few inches above the floor so the tires do not touch the floor.
2054783
It will attach to any size bike the wheels on the trailer are 20" so you will be fine.
1646951
I have a fatbike with 26x4 tires, it does it but barely. Have to spread the rack a little bit to fit it on, and there's less than 2 inches clearance on the top of the tire to the rack. But it works great, carries panniers and without any other modifications can't beat the price.
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.
467969
My 29" skinny road bike tires fit, no worries about the circumference. Not sure about the width though - It should fit, however, because there is a lot of play on my road tires. The problem with this rack is that there is a gap in the bottom horizontal tube and it flexes way too much. I cut a piece of pvc sprinkler pipe and put in between the two ends and that helped stabilize it a ton.
2280187
I don't think it will as the rack has a metal plate on the top part that is supposed to stick to the tire wall providing extra support and balance.
393582
I have used this rack with a 26" Ladies Gary Fisher Wahoo 15.5in frame with a fairly low top tube. The tire racks adjust for the wheelbase and the top hooks clamp down pretty low. If the top tube is still too low, you can use a crossbar adapter like this:Swagman Bar Adapter
1175991
The fender width is 60mm (~2.4 inches). Check the spacing between any posts they will have to pass through. If there is enough clearance these will work with the narrower tires.
2044094
It should the rack can be adjusted to fit. I put this rack on a Trek FX 7.1 with 20 inch tires and have had no problems.
1298889
I have put mountain bikes with 26 inch wheels in the rack. I can't imagine why it would work with 24 inch. It adjusts to fit 29 inch wheels. It's a great rack.