Can I convert this rack into 2-bike only?
2052624
Yep, it actually ships as a two bike that you have to put the extension on.
1714692
I don't know for sure. But I do not think so. The bikes are fairly close to the back. Around 2 feet maybe, maybe less. My buddy has the four place bike rack. As long as you didn't need to take four bikes. It would allow for the extra room you might need.
2046809
I believe you could, but since I have watched a friend work on his bike I don't think this will give you the freedom to move around like a rack that is made for repairs. I would not buy it for that purpose.
813128
It is set up to be an independent rack. However, I mounted mine but drilling holes in the base. It can be done but it voids the warranty
2126329
No. It barely fits a standard full size mountain bike. I suppose you could buy two racks and experiment by bolting an extra section or two of the wheel tray together, but that would be at your own risk.....
1167895
No, they can't. Each side frame is a single piece, with slots for the two racks.
1459666
Yes it should work fine in that regard as the width isn't the problem. However, if you want to place two bikes in the rack at the same time, they must face opposite directions otherwise the handlebars will conflict. The problem with that is that the angle of the wheel supports is so steep that it hits the gear shifter on mountain bikes and you risk damaging them. If you have a single speed bike then it shouldn't be a problem, though.
1733901
The XTR allows you to add another platform for two additional bikes for a total of 4 bikes and 2 racks. Hope it helps. If in doubt go to Thule official page.
1747337
I did. Three Specilized MTB. The rack works fine if you can manage to organize three of them on the rack.
1496108
It will be very uncomfotable to load the bikes. Technicali i dont see a problem if you have space on your rack but very unconvenient and i strongly dont reccomand
607973
No.This rack is very cheaply made and vibrates so bad it will break fast causing major damage to your bikes.I could hardly get 2 noral bikes on it and the bikes rubbed against each other.I would bet that one trip over dirt roadswould result sever damage to whatever it carries.I never even tried packing bikes afterI put it together and put bikeson it to see what it looked like.You can have mine if you pay postage.I went to scheels and paid 300 for one that isgreat and got to see what I was buying.better more than breaking up your bikes
1838535
No with the bike loaded it makes it very heavy to do so. Can do it with rack only no bikes.
1453502
You would have to totally cut and remake the base that holds the wheels. Not a easy task. In that case it would be easier to make your own or just look for a shorter rack.
1334745
I wouldn't see why not. I had to reverse the bikes on the rack to get the lay side by side. It is a nice sturdy rack
909615
Hi P. Jun... sorry for the delay in my response! So to answer your question .. YES, you can lean the rack down BUT (there is always a but!!) the rack becomes very heavy with more than 1 bike mounted on this rack. I usually mount 5 of them and it is simply not a good idea to lean the rack down fully loaded. I never tried just 1 bike, but the rack is very sturdy and I cannot see that being an issue. I would strongly recommend this rack, I have travelled from Chicago to New Jersey with this fully loaded with 5 bikes and did not have any issues. Good luck!
2121889
Yes you could , and use two brackets on the top of the rear rack. You might lose some of the stability of the baskets by not using the lower bracket that connects to the frame. It was easy to connect to the rack though. But and a bolt tighten to a P shaped clamp. I use them every day. Open up easy and I added a shot if WD-40 to the little hinge that holds the basket closed when not in use and was a big help. Take care, John
1186428
Not sure, sorry... note that there is a weight limit on the rack of 300Lbs so if you did add the bikes it may put you over that limit...