Step through frame: Has anyone used the Swagman XTC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack with a step through bike frame?
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Yes, I have a step through frame bike that I use with this bike rack. One of the ratcheting arms is shorter and accommodates the step through frame.
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I only had one bike but that wasn't the problem. I found that the bike rack wouldn't fit because of the way the trailer hitch was set up so I bought the extra hitch extension and ran that from the ball hole in my trucks bumper to clamp the bike rack onto. No problems after that. I hope that helps.
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You need to have a roof mount bike rack that requires cross bars. The LoadWarior front and rear edge bars act as cross bars of a roof rack so you can attach something like a Yakima ForkLift bike rack (Yakima Part no. 8002098) or really any roof mountable bike rack. Hope this helps.
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Bought the Swagman 2-Bike RV Bumper Rack for my 29 ft Fifth wheel and it works great. Needs a four in. bumper to mount. Very solid. Could carry more than a bike. Only problem is the inner slots are narrow. Can only fit road bike tires or 1.25 Hybrid tires. Full Mt Bike tires would have to be deflated some. Outside slot is larger and would take larger 2.25 tires. I had to mount unit upside down on bumper due to not enough room on my unit between bumper and trailer body for the way the brackets are designed to hold it to the bumper. Also I didn't use the support arm and instead supported the bikes with my roof ladder that was in the middle of the rack. Just drove to Alaska from Colo. and it was strong and steady the whole way. Good purchase.
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This carrier works best for bikes that use a round type of tube that goes between the seat and headstock, and also works best if that tube is parallel with the ground so you can find the balance point which allows the rack to support the load without the bike wanted to slide one way or another. If the load is balanced the clamp acts more to keep the load "located" rather than keeping the bike from sliding which is what it has to do if the top frame tube is sloped. That said, I've purchase one of those bars that stretch between the headstock and seat post to be able to carrier a women's step through type of bike and that works well but does require a little extra effort. I also find that using a bungee cord over the crank and anchoring the ends to the hitch safety chain loops steadies the bike nicely.
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http://www.allensportsusa.com/products/AST-HCHCheck out their site. It cost $10 plus shipping and handling. I think you might be looking for another bike hitch to attach to another bike. Good luck! Don't you love this product? Please message me back if you happen to know of a good bike and trailer lock. Tks :-)
757496
I have the Swagman rack also and it works great. The only caution on a truck or car is the amount of wind it is subjected to. On a motor home there is less wind due to the flat back.
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I have a Hidden Hitch Class 1 #60869 with a 1 1/4" square receiver. The Swagman works with either 1 1/4" or 2" receiver. Also got the Swagman 1/2" locking hitch pin so the bike rack cannot be easily stolen.
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Like others have said, converter bar will generally be easier. The problem with my women's frame bikes is two-fold: either the space between the sloped top tube and the down tube is too small to clear the back each of the bike holders (the back is higher than the front) OR the water bottle cage interferes with placing the woman's bike on the Swagman rack. I ended up buying converter bars for my 3 women's bikes to make it work better.
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We have an Allen 4 bike deluxe and use a Curt hitch cargo carrier in the bottom receiver. Made the trip from Mo. to Maine and points in between with no problems. The Allen bike rack has the ability to fold down so you can access the rear of your vehicle if needed. Love it.
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I bought this rack mainly to use on our 5th wheel but so far have only used it on the pickup truck. As the bike wheels sit in the rack holders they don't really hang down but with the rack coming straight out from the receiver hitch (which is already below bumper height) the wheels then are below the bumper. I have found no problems with ground clearance. If that is your concern I guess you could get one of those step up adapters to raise the rack a few inches. Hope that helps. Cheers. PS my rack will not be bolted to the bumper as my 5th wheel has a receiver hitch as well.
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I use this with my 5 bike hitch mount carrier fully loaded and have not had a problem. I think it is important to make sure you use the included system to keep the extension from rattling in the reciever and periodically make sure it is tight.
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Your hitch is going to be occupied by the bike rack. If you find a dual hitch receiver with a tall enough rise you may be ok. You also want to be careful you don't go over your max tongue weight.
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We use this rack with an Electra "Townie" women's bike -- no crossbar adapter is needed! That was one of the reasons we bought this particular rack.
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CORRECTION!!!!! so sorry! i should really have more morning coffee before i attempt to answer anything.the statement about the top of the receivers' "square hole" is WRONG! the top of the long channel/tube on the Hitchmate is- 1-5/8" BELOW the bottom of the receiver opening.
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There is an adapter that fits on to the bike rack before you insert it into the receiver hitch. The adapter allows the rack to insert into the 2" hitch and not move around.
989663
I did not like that carrier, I coundn't get it tight enough, it would sag down whenever hitting even minor bumps. But this one works great and can easiy moved from bike to bike, even easier if you buy extra ball mounts... this is by far the best, strongest and most adjustable option available, you will need all three pieces in the "frequently bought together section":Ram Mount Cradle Holder for Universal X-Grip Cellphone/iPhone with 1-Inch Ball - Non-Retail Packaging - Black