How well does it work on a SUV with female bikes attached?
833597
It works great but I do have the bar that goes from under the seat to just below the handle bars...forgot what it's called, but I take three bikes often with no problems.
833598
As long as the bike has sharp lines it will be fine. If the bike has a curve that goes straight down in the middle you will need a bar that attaches the bike to the rack. Not a big deal.
2214311
It holds mens road bikes and mountain bikes nicely unless they have one of those huge top tubes. You need an Allen Bicycle tension cross bar for women's bikes or non-conventional frames. http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE The bar is very easy to install, cheap and works great. The carrier is also very easy to install and works great. I have a three bike rack on my hatchback and it makes getting around a breeze.
1814491
My son bought one of these last year, and we just bought three more for our other cars. For a women's bike you have to purchase a bar for another $30, but it works great. The racks are a good buy for the money.
1201955
I only used mine with 3 bikes, but I had no problems with that. We went off road a bit too and everything was held in place swimmingly
1703390
It should, however the bike will hang at the angle of the top tube. if that doesn't matter then go for it. It will not work on a woman's Mixte frame.
1631570
I can honestly say that I have had lilt sway even after flooring it. The bikes hold pretty securely & snuggly in the cradles. Especially if there is more than one next to each other there is virtually none. But I would recommend these to tie down the bike in the position closest to the vehicle Saris Wheel Stabililzer Straps (2 Pack) by Saris Saris Bicycle Wheel Stabilizing Straps for Htich and Trunk Rack
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 .
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!
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.
1817087
Yes if you have a woman's bike you will need the bar that fits under your seat and attaches to the handle bar so that your bike can be mounted on the bike rack. I really like my bike rack
1708834
I have a female bike, not a cruiser, a mountain bike, and mine fits fine. You do have to angle it just right and it sits on the rack at an angle, but it has never been a problem for me and I feel like my bike rides securely. I have even used it going down the interstate and never felt like it wasn't secure.
1314290
I don't know what type of car you have, but I've carried my mountain bike and it does not hit the back of my SUV.
47032
Yes, there could be a problem with that depending on the size of your bikes. It rubbed on mine. But even more of a problem is the design of the rubber pieces to securely hold the bike to the rack. The straps are not well designed. They are too short and very hard to pull over the bike tube and hook. I would not recommend this rack. I now use it to hang my A frame ladder and, after we are parked, it is also used to hang wet clothes!
32708
I believe it does work. check out this link: http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/01/28/just-in-yakimas-new-and-improved-holdup-rack/. It shows an article posted by Zach Overholt (Jan 2013) its really nice and includes pictures of the fat bike on the rack, he gives tips on how to make it work. This will help you make your decision as to buy or not buy. I personally love the Yakima Hold-up rack, however do not have a fat bike.
2218122
I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5... » Read More I've been very pleased with bike carrier, and it handles all sizes of bikes well. I did notice that it requires (as do all carriers) a good bar to clamp down on. If some cases (girls bikes) this meant mounting the bike at an odd angle since there isn't the same cross bar as found on boys bikes. With a little practice you will find a way to make it work. Think of it as a puzzle to fit all of the bikes on. Take a picture when you are finished so you can reference it the next time. It took me almost 20 minutes to figure out the best fit the 1st time. Now I can mount all 4 bikes in under 5 minutes. « Show Less
986726
I don't see why this wouldn't work with a women's bike as long as the seat comes with the support bar.
1297281
We have an '08 Rav4 and we attach this Hollywood rack, with spare and cover mounted, with no problems. We are hauling Electra Townies and this was the only style rack that works because of the unusual frame configuration. Hanging racks just don't cut it with our bikes. Great bike rack. Heavy, sturdy and easy to use.