Question:
Advise me on a bike rack thats compatible for an easy sport recumbent bike, to be attached to a trailer hitch
asked by: Felechner, B
Expert Reply:
To carry your Easy Sport Recumbent using the hitch on your 2005 Lexus RX330, I would recommend the Swagman XC Extended Bike Rack # S64650-EXT. This rack is an extended version designed to accommodate Recumbent bike. The Swagman # S64650-EXT will accommodate bikes with a wheel base of up to 66 inches and my research shows that the EZ-Sport recumbent bike has a wheel base of 62 inches. The weight capacity of this rack is 80 lbs.
To determine if your bike will fit the rack, you will need to measure from front axle to the rear axle. Or measure from where the front tire touches the ground to where the rear tire touches the ground.
The Swagman EXT rack will fit 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch receivers. You will need a 2 inch hitch on your RX330, like the Hidden Hitch # 70778, if you do not already have a hitch installed.
You will want to make sure not to exceed the tongue weight capacity of your hitch or vehicle as stated in the vehicle owners manual. The weight of the bike rack, plus the weight of the bikes is considered tongue weight.
expert reply by: Reno H
Products Referenced in This Question
Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Product Summary:
Custom Fit Hitch
Class III
Visible Cross Tube
300 lbs TW
3500 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
2 Inch Hitch
Swagman XC-Extended Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Product Summary:
Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Recumbent Bike
Fixed Rack
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Class 1
Class 2
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Wheel and Frame Mount
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Swagman XC - 2 Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
Product Summary:
Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Folding Rack
Steel
Locks Not Included
Product Specs:
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Wheel and Frame Mount
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