Can the trike be carried on a car bike rack?
1172505
Not any bike rack that we've seen. You would probably have to have one custom built.
1172506
We looked at a trike + 1 rack made by Hollywood (holds a trike plus a regular bike), but it costs nearly as much as the trike did. We ended up buying a Honda Ridgeline and it fits in the bed perfectly, so we didn't have to buy the rack.
1172507
Yes it can be carried on a bike rake, but you will have to use additional tie downs as the frame of the center of the bike is oval and a bit larger then the straps will fit. I use my rack all the time with no problems
1172508
I don't think so. We have a four bike car rack but it is still too big and it needs a straight bar to strap it into the bike rack.
1172509
I have this exact one and I don't think a standard bike rack would work! I just put it in the back of my pick up. Great bike!!!
1172510
I had to buy a special bike rack, but they do make them to accommodate. I actually bought one that was designed to hold four bikes so I could take this one and a 26 speed.
1172511
No. The trike is over 2 feet wide and is fairly heavy iron to lift off the ground. Extra width and some strength are needed.
859814
I would think the trike will be a easier hitch and pull due to the two wheels in back. It pulled my harley just fine.
1840305
I think so. Doesn't work as well on a bike with gears so a trike should be fine.
1436359
Possibly. I have this rack myself. The bike would be tilted extremely high on the rear tire side and the weight distribution might compromise how sturdy the bike would stay whole driving.
1593055
Go to the Hollywood web site and check out the mounting videos and the parts included list. This kit converts your HR100R rack so that it can carry a tadpole trike. The pieces will do you no good if you don't have the bike rack to begin with. The rack does fit into a receiver hitch and it will fit a Terratrike. I just transported my Catrike Explorer on a 450 mile trip, and it worked just fine.
645044
Yes, it can. You have to adjust the bike on the rack, but the durable nylon straps will hold the bike on the rack...
521845
I think this would be pushing it. I used it with my 2002 BMW K1200LT, which is a heavy bike at 867 lbs DRY. But it handled it barely. It was just for a short trip about 200 miles away. Worked fine for that, but I was desperate and made it work. But a trike would be much heavier, although the stability of the two rear wheels might make it acceptable. I do not know if triking that bike increases the loading of the front wheel much. Perhaps your trike manufacturer could give you that data. Even if you do get it to work, I think you would be over the capacity of this unit and taking chances.
1988665
No. This trike is bigger than it looks plus it has two seat positions for when you need them. My 4 year old can still easily ride his if he so chooses.
294853
Most likely not. The seat is moveable but it's a pretty large trike. I'd wait a year.
1747332
I've put 3 bikes on my Jeep Wrangler, but they were titanium and only weigh about 20 lbs each. The rack is very solid and would have no problen with any 3 bikes, but your spare tire and tailgate hinges might...
1996966
I'd say no. the wheel holders are adjustable left to right for different sizes of bikes, but they are not adjustable fore and aft, which is what you would need for a trike. You could try a bike rack that holds bikes by the top tube, like a Hollywood Express, and fit the trike with a "cross bar adapter." That way, you hold the bike by the frame, not the wheels.
1049090
I have used it on the wagon and a chair. The clip is strong, so it seems like it would work on a trike.
1897740
Yes, especially with the tubetop adapter which Yakima sells. I bought two of them. I was able to get my son's 16" bike on the rack with the use of a tubetop. Check it out.
545690
I use mine for a triathlon bike, it works well and when i drive i don't see either wheel out of both of my side mirrors. Now a tandem bike it long from what i know of them, the bike tires might hang over the sides of the car and my be a hazard to while driving or the over hanging tires might hit something and hurt the bike tires. That is just my two cents on it but its a wonderful well made bike rack that is worth every penny...!!!
1491324
Hey Daniel, this rack will work for your car but it is not recommended for your bike. Because the switchblade is so heavy, a hitch rack will be the only to support it. -ea
1586044
if and only if you (1) have a big SUV with good ground clearance - as weight of trike could push down so much that hits curb (for example driving into gas station) and (2) put 2 heavy straps from forks to roof rack and 2 more heavy straps from handlebars to roof rack (or something high like close trunk on straps) and (3) do a test drive far enough ahead of time - so if you need more welding or something - you have sufficient time and (4) no trike weights only 600lbs
651925
Suppose you can but I would use ratchet straps to secure it to the rack.Two across and one front to back.