SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes

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• Weight Capacity of # SR0500 SportRack Frame Adapter Bar
  According to SportRack, the capacity of their Frame Adapter Bar # SR0500 is 35 lbs. I've checked with our other bike rack manufacturers such as Thule, Yakima, Kuat and Swagman among others, and have found that the 35 lb capacity is typical. Over the years, we've found that the Swagman adapter bar, part # 64005 is the easiest to use.
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• Dimensions of Openings on SportRack Bike Adapter Bar SR0500
  I went to our warehouse and measured the two ends of the SportRack Bike Adapter Bar # SR0500. I found that the openings are 2-1/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch long so a bike seat post or handlebar stem up to 2-1/8-inches wide can be accommodated and will allow the bike to be carried on a standard hanging style bike carrier.
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• Available Bike Adapter Bars for Women's and Alternate-Frame-Design Bikes
  If you are referring to bike adapter bars like the part # SR0500 that you referenced we do offer these from several makers. All are shown on the linked page. These vary in price and in their extension length. For example, Swagman's adapter bar # 64005 is among the lowest-cost options and this one extends from 16- to 29-1/2-inches.
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• SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar Length
  The maximum length of the SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar # SR0500 is 22-5/8 inches. It falls under the category of adapter bars that are 14-5/8 inches to 29-1/4 inches so that may be where the confusion is. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also. If you are looking for a longer adapter bar you might be interested in the Yakima Top Tube Adapter bar part # Y02531. This bar extends out to 31-1/2 inches of length.
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• Securing Bike With Alternative Frame To Platform Bike Carrier
  Most frame mount platform bike racks will fit a vareity of bike frames. If you have concerns with the crossbar height of any bikes you can check out an adapter bar like part # SR0500. This adapter attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and provides a level plane for securing the bike on a carrier.
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Fit for a 2011 Chevy Aveo
  For your 2011 Chevy Aveo the Saris Bones part # SA805BL is a confirmed fit that would work well. This is one of the nicest and easiest to use trunk racks available and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg as well. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes...
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for a Bike that Weighs 42 lbs
  I spoke to my contact at Sportrack and she informed me that the Adapter Bar part # SR0500 that you referenced has a 35 lb capacity. All of the adapter bars we carry are rated at 35 lbs. If you are in need of an adapter bar for a 42 lb bike your only option would be to go with a platform style bike rack. The T2 bike rack part # TH9044 for a 2 inch hitch or the # TH9045 for a 1-1/4 inch hitch would be a great option for you as they can handle bikes that weigh 60 lbs each.
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• Is SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar, # SR0500, Needed For Womens Bikes On The SportRack # SR2603
  Yes, you will want to use the SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar, # SR0500, on bikes that will not have the horizontal bar that goes from the seat post to the handlebar post. On womens bikes and some alternative bikes there is no horizontal bar that allows you to attach the bike to the bike rack. The bike frame adapter will clip on to the bike and give you that horizontal bar.
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• Will SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar Fit SportRack Spare Tire Bike Rack
  Yes, you can use the SportRack adapter bar, # SR0500, with the SportRack spare tire mounted bike rack. However you should only need it if the bike you need to load has a step-through frame, alternatively shaped frame tubing, or the top frame bar is not long enough to fit the rotating cradles on the rack. I have included a link to a video that shows how adapter bars work. It is a different bar but the principle is the same.
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• Best 4-Bike Rack To Clear Rear Doors On a 2007 Dodge Sprinter
  The only way you are going to be able to open the rear doors on your 2007 Dodge Sprinter with a bike rack installed and the bikes attached would be to use a swing-away bike rack. I saw that you were looking at four bike racks so if this is how many bikes you have then I recommend going with the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack part # SR2415 which is currently the most cost effective option that fits the bill. However, you will need the SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar part # SR0500 for...
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• Comparing the Thule, Yakima, and SportRack Swinging Bike Racks for a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  The compatibility of the bikes rack that you listed is going to be dependent on what trailer hitch you have installed on your 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. That said, most of them do not sit too far behind the bumper so you should not have any issues with this. If you don't already have a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13200 which I can confirm will work with the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack part # Y02465, the Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9027XT,...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and 5-Bike Rack for a 2018 Honda Odyssey
  For a trailer hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76170 which has a concealed cross tube that means only the receiver tube is visible from the rear. There is also no drilling required to install this either as you can see in the attached video. For a 5-bike rack, I recommend the Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack part # TH9026XT which is one of my favorites because it has anti-sway cradles to keep your bikes...
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• Bike Adapter Bar Compatible with Bike That Has 20-Inch Spacing Between Handlebar Stem and Seat Post
  The Rhino-Rack Bike Frame Adapter Bar # RRRBCA021 is sized to work best on bikes that have a handlebar to seat post distance of 23 to 29-inches. But since we offer these adapter bars from many makers we can find one for you that will better fit the 20-inch span on your wife's bike. Instead you can use the Kuat Ubar # UB01, the Hollywood Racks # HRBA-PRO or the SportRack # SR0500. All of these can accommodate the 20-inch spacing.
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• How to Carry Bikes on a 2017 Ram ProMaster
  I do have an option for you but they do not make a bike rack that attaches to the rear swinging doors on your 2017 Ram ProMaster to my knowledge. The only logical way to carry bikes on this vehicle would be with a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76050 which is a custom fit that installs using pre drilled holes in the frame rails. This option is cost effective and is fairly easy to install...
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• Using the Yakima BackSwing on a 2006 Dodge Sprinter RV Conversion with Softride Versa 2 Rack
  The Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 is a great add-on for allowing your standard platform rack to transform into a swing away rack, however it is not compatible with 1-1/4" hitch shanks or shanks that allow for an adapter to go up to 2"; for that reason, it would not be an option for you to use with your Softride Versa unless you have the version that was specifically made for use with a 2" hitch receiver. If you don't have the 2" version and you'd like to upgrade to a swing away platform...
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• Can a Bike with 16 Inch Wheels Be Used With the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack
  Yes, the BMX bike with 16" wheels will fit on the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9025XT. However, you will need an adapter bar. As you alluded to, the bike adapter bars are all different lengths. The SportRack Bike Frame Adapter Bar part # SR0500 can go as short as 15-1/4". Therefore, you will need to have this much room between your seat post and handlebar fork post in order for this to work. The shortest bike adapter bar we offer is the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar part # Y02531...
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• Is the Thule Roadway 2 a Good Fit for the 2016 Nissan Rogue
  The Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack part # TH912XTR is an excellent option for your 2016 Nissan Rogue. It is cost effective, easy to use, and has a lifetime warranty. It will however interfere with the view for your backup camera but this is more or less unavoidable with any rack due to the position of the camera on the vehicle in regards to the position of the trailer hitch receiver. However, the bike rack only weighs around 30 lbs and it can be removed with a single bolt so taking it off the...
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• Trailer Hitch and 4-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2020 Toyota Sienna
  Let's start with a trailer hitch for your 2020 Toyota Sienna, and for that I highly recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76112 because of Draw-Tite's reputation for quality and because it has a hidden crosstube for a clean look. Since you mentioned a small trailer, the correct wiring harness for your Sienna will depend on what model it is. If you have a 2020 Toyota Sienna SE model, you need T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118498; if you have ANY other model of '20 Sienna you...
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• Recommended Bike Rack for 2006 Toyota RAV4 With a Spare Tire on the Back
  I have three different brands of bike racks that will fit your 2006 Toyota RAV4 with a spare tire on the back. The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO and the Yakima SquareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599 are both hanging racks. A nice feature on these frames is that they both come with a bike and rack lock on them. The other brand of bike rack that we have that will fit on your RAV4 that I recommend is the Saris Freedom Bike Rack # SA999TB. This bike rack has three points of contact...
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• Can the Thule Doubletrack be Used with Womens Bikes
  If you are using the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack part # TH990XT with a bike that has an alternative frame like most womens bikes then you are going to want to use an adapter bar like the Bike Frame Adapter Bar part # SR0500 on each of those bikes. The adapter bar will hook around both the seat/handlebar post and provide a level surface for the frame hook to attach to. The frame hooks themselves can go pretty low but the issue is that if you did not use this adapter bar...
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• Best 4-Bike Hanging Rack for a 2019 Toyota Camry
  The Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR is an excellent option for a 2019 Toyota Camry with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11576. That said, if you are interested in adding locks then the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9025XT is a better option as you not only get a hitch lock with anti-rattle but also integrated bike locks. The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device part # THSTL2 when added to the Thule Hitching Post Pro would only give you a hitch lock and...
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• How Much Does the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack Weigh?
  The SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches # SR2415 weighs 57 lbs. It is a really nice quality rack for the price point and the features it offers. The swing away function gives you full access to your cargo area even when the bikes are loaded. It has anti-sway cradles to prevent bike to bike contact and the cradles are adjustable to ensure proper bike spacing. This bike rack does not include the locks for additional security. I recommend the cable lock # e98891, the Anti-Rattle...
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• Recommended 4-Bike Hanging Style Rack for a 2019 Honda Odyssey With Locks
  For your 2019 Honda Odyssey, I recommend using the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9025XT. The Thule Apex has a threaded hitch pin lock to secure the bike rack to the vehicle and a cable that extends out to secure the bikes to the rack. If you take a look at the seven minute mark in the attached review video you will be able to see the cable lock being used. In addition to the locks, the Thule Apex has a tilting feature that will allow you to tilt the bike rack away from the vehicle...
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack Work on a 1998 Isuzu Trooper
  The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack part # TH963PRO can absolutely be used with the rear spare tire on your 1998 Isuzu Trooper and it will not break off if installed properly. This is actually exactly what this bike rack is designed for. It comes with multiple different adapters for vehicles with offset spare tires, odd bolt patterns, and different size spare tires. It is truly the most versatile spare tire bike rack carrier available. It is also very sturdy and works with virtually any bike...
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• Swinging Bike Rack to Carry Triathlon Bike
  The only potential workaround to carry your triathlon bike with the SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack # SR2415 would be to use a bike frame adapter bar such as # SR0500 which may work with the aero shaped seat post on your Tri bike as its hook opening is 3-1/2" long x 2-1/8" wide so you would need to ensure your seat post is smaller than those dimensions. The adapter bar telescopes from 15-1/4" to 22-5/8" so you would also need to measure to ensure the distance from your seat post to handlebar...
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• Do the Cradles on the SportRack Trunk Bike Carrier Move While in Transport
  I viewed the video (1:08 mark) about the SportRack 3 bike carrier # SR3152 that you referenced, and the cradles are actually pretty secure and will take a little force to move them around to the desired position. So you won't need to worry about the cradles sliding while you are driving down the road. This bike rack can carry 3 bikes and the weight capacity is 105 pounds. If you will be transporting any woman's, child's or alternative frame bikes, an adapter like # SR0500 will...
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• How To Carry Bikes On a 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon W8 4Motion
  I do have options for you depending on what you need a trailer hitch for but unfortunately there is not one available for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon W8 4Motion. I called both trailer hitch manufacturers we carry (Curt/Draw-Tite) and neither of them make a hitch for your vehicle. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 11164 that you referenced will only fit 2003-2004 model years. If the reason that you wanted a trailer hitch was to tow a trailer then you would need a different vehicle...
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• Which Spare Tire Bike Rack Has the Highest Weight Capacity
  I have attached a list of all our spare tire mounted bike racks for you to look through. Out of these options, the Surco Spare Tire 3 Bike Rack part # BT300 as you mentioned has the highest carrying capacity which is 35 lbs per bike. The rest of the spare tire mounted bike rack options we offer top out at 33 lb per bike. The Surco will allow for up to 3 bikes to be carried at a time, has rubber pads to protect the bike's frame, and comes with a lock. If you will be using this bike rack...
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• Recommended Curt Class III Receiver and SportRack 3-Bike Rack for 2011 GMC Terrain
  Although some Class II receivers are offered for your Terrain, I always recommend going with a Class III whenever the choice is available. Although the greater capacity is not that important to you, the 2 inch receiver that the Class III uses is much more common, therefore there is a better selection of hitch mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers available for the 2 inch receiver. The Draw-TIte Class III Receiver, part # 76028 is our most popular hitch for your Terrain,...
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