How does it handle a women's bike that doesn't have the horizontal top bar that a man's bike has? Are there adapter's included with the bike rack?
1185085
It's adjustable for all bike frames and sizes. Simply hold up your bike to where you want to mount it and then set the horizontal supports to the correct angle of your bike, hand tighten it and you're good to go
1185086
Ivy, both of the bikes i have have a horizontial top bar. Given each clamp that hold the bikes are adjustable, I would assume you can make it adjustable. To be on the safe side, I would look for a different style of bike rack to use.Good Luck,E. Daniels
1185087
The hangers tilt enough that it handles a women's bike just fine. No there are no adapters, none are needed
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.
982846
You should be ok without an adapter. I have 1 women's and 1 men's bike that I transport on mine without issues.
2157757
There is a vertical support, but doesn't work well. I modified the vertical bar where it would grab the tire. I used some square tube, long bolt and but. Also I use strap to strap the bikes to the rack. Hope that helps.
81820
The rack cannot carry female bikes, you need to buy an after market cross bar and put it on your bike then you can
81817
It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!!
1407227
Yes, the hooks adjust vertically to accommodate either a men's or a woman's bike. Hope this helps.
81822
It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!! It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack,... » Read More It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!! « Show Less
814009
Have not seen one. Bought adapter bars (not sure if they are Thule) for wife daughter bikes. And it worked well. Would not attempt as I see to transport without a support. Lose your bike, cause accident? Not worth it.
1357767
I bought this thing and could not get it to work on my ladies schwinn cruiser bike. It seems to need the cross bar (which I thought were only on mens bikes). Am I missing somthing because I am thinking of sending it back.
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 .
1679757
We ordered the Allen crossbar adaptor for women's bikes, and it worked perfectly with this bike hitch. Didn't have any trouble with our daughter's bike, but it's possible that a cross-bar adaptor would work for that as well: Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor
841705
yes, it works for my ladies Trek bike but I sometimes use a detachable cross-bar adapter on my bike. works either way
998157
Place the women's bike on the bottom, experiment and you can get enough separation between the brackets and by pivoting the holders to make this work. This kept the bottom bike @ 4" off the floor and still leaves plenty room for the top bike. Attach to the wall!!!!
689013
Not sure what kind of girl's bike you have, but you would likely need to add a support bar from the handle bars to seat. However, if you want to add two bikes to this rack, get another one. The handlebars on adult bikes prohibit a good fit, even if you put them rear to rear.
466590
I have a Nishiki hybrid women's bike and it works great on the rack. I did buy an adapter when I first bought the rack to put on a women's bike but I have not had to use it. If it is more of a youth bike you may want to buy the adapter.
1274502
Although the bike cradles do rotate, it's not enough to accommodate a typical adult lady's bike. An added adapter bar for the girl's bike does work. The rack does not easily accommodate smaller bikes since the cradle/rack may be to big to fit through the center of the smaller bike without considerable effort.