Is There a Shorter Bike Frame Adapter Than the Thule Bike Frame Adapter Bar # TH982
Published 07/02/2010 >
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Question:
I need to mount a pair of childrens bikes to this hitch rack, but the womens frame adapter is too long and wont fit on the child bike frames. Is there a smaller adapter made to accomplish this? Or a special hanger mount/adapter for kids bikes? Any special tricks or ideas?
asked by: Rob
Expert Reply:
We do have some smaller adapters. Fully collapsed the Thule adapter bar is 16 inches. We have 2 adapter bars that when fully collapsed measure under 16 inches.
The Yakima bar, part # Y02531, has a minimum of 14-1/2 inches.
I would measure the kids bike frames to make sure adapter will fit.

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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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