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22 - 29 Inch LongItem # 64005
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Adapter bar lets you carry a woman's, child's, or full-suspension bicycle on your hanging-style, hitch-mounted bike rack. Spring-loaded bar telescopes from 22" to 29" long. Vinyl-coated hooks won't scratch your bike.
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This deluxe adapter bar allows you to carry a bike with a sloping top tube, a children's bike, or a full-suspension bike on your bike rack. It fits between the seat post and handlebar stem post of your bike to ensure level transport on your hitch-, trunk-, or spare-tire-mounted bike rack. The bar's length can be adjusted from 22" to 29" to fit multiple frame sizes, and it can be used with no-rise bike stems.
To install the adapter bar simply open the hooks with the integrated release buttons, wrap one hook around your handlebar stem post and the other around your seat post, and close the hooks. The hooks open outward - parallel with the bar - to help you avoid interference from the seat and handlebars during installation. The bar has red "Up" indicators on each end to help prevent incorrect installation.
The hooks have a soft vinyl coating that won't scratch or scuff your bikes' paint. The bar is constructed of durable steel and has a black powder coat finish that resists rust.
Video of Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to show you part number S64005 from Swagman. This is their DLX Bicycle Adapter. What the DLX adapter will do for you is level out your bike on your bicycle rack. So if you have an alternative frame or a ladies bike, it keeps them from sitting at extreme angles on your bicycle rack.
We will go ahead and show you how to install this on our bicycle here. We have an alternative frame bicycle, and it is pretty easy to install. We will start with the front half underneath the handlebars here. Just open it up, pushing this button here. And then slide it around and snap it back into place. And do the same thing with the back half. Push the button to open it up and it will go underneath the seat. And let it spring back to its natural position. And you can see there is plenty of movement. And then you can go ahead and simply carry the bike that way. As you can see the bicycle carrier will do the same thing.
All right, we will go ahead and install it on a typical bicycle rack here. With the adapter bar installed, you can see that the bike sits a lot more level than it would before.And there you have it for part number S64005 from Swagman, the DLX Adapter Bar.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (325 Customer Reviews)
Adapter bar lets you carry a woman's, child's, or full-suspension bicycle on your hanging-style, hitch-mounted bike rack. Spring-loaded bar telescopes from 22" to 29" long. Vinyl-coated hooks won't scratch your bike.by: Jason S.08/17/2012
Absolutely Wunderbar (wonderful)! etrailer support U.S. Service member by being one of the ONLY online vehicle equipment ordering organizations that ships to an APO address. (and I searched a ton of them) I live in Germany and work for the DoD. After researching SEVERAL sites to purchase and ship a trailer hitch, bike rack, mountain bike mount and electrical system to support it for my needs, I discovered my ONLY solution I was etrailer. Lots of others had the gear I required, but NONE of them, would ship to an APO address. Yes, the prices were just a bit higher than a few of the other sites, but without the ability to ship to an APO, the price difference was negligable. So, the GREAT things about etrailer; 1. Easy/simple ordering process 2. great seach tool capability, allowing me to find everything I needed and recommended other items I may not have thought about. 3. Simple / well layed out online order ability. 4. Amazingly quick, delivery. Within 10 days of my order being placed, I had everything in the mail. Yes, shipping cost a bit more than desired, but again, paying a bit more to ship at least allowed it to actually BE shipped to my APO. I've already had hitch and electrical installed and I'll be heading out camping this weekend, WITH my bikes in TOW and all thanks to etrailers exceptional support. Thanks ETRAILER Jason S. 52004
by: Angel M.05/29/2013
I have a comfort bike and an Subaru Impreza that sits close to the ground. This combination has the front tire of my bike sitting too close for comfort to the ground when on a hill or incline. If the part that hooks to the front of the bike could push that end of the bike up a few more inches, it would be excellent. I'm currently using layers of Velcro around the bike to give it this boost. 82413
Still using Velcro, but overall, Im happy with my purchase. I have noticed a little rust on the buttons that open each end of the adapter, which is strange because its never been in the rain or gotten wet.
Angel M - 05/29/2014The moisture in the air can be enough to get these stamped metal buttons to rust a bit. A spray of oil or something like WD-40 every now and then will help slow it.
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Patrick B - 6/4/2014by: Roger W.07/16/2013
This adapter was just what I was looking for, and etrailer was the place to get it! Works great on my wife's bike for the bicycle hook in the garage, and the carrier on the car. Easy to use, and a good price, along with quick service. Ordered Monday, it arrived Friday. 89917
We could not go without it. It can be a little tricky putting it on the bike, however, its a lot easier once you put it on and take it off the bike a few times. We use it to carry my wifes bike on the carrier, and for hanging it on the hook in the garage.
Roger W - 07/25/2014by: Bill U11/15/2013
Product works great for keeping bikes level on rack. Bought one for my men's bike too so I can reduce the wear and tear on the top tube. 107490
After a year, the product is still working great. Because they are in the weather so much, a little light lube was used to keep the mechanisms working freely, but theres no deterioration of product function. These make loading multiple bikes a pleasure now rather than a puzzle.
Bill U - 11/15/2014by: Norm E.02/11/2014
Works as designed but it does not seem to have a way of locking it onto the bike for theft security. 116258
I bought a new car-I had a Camry and now a Honda CRV. I went to e-trailer to purchase the appropriate hitch for the CRV so I could still use the Swagman Bike Rack. What I did not count on was Swagmans ability to tilt out of the way of the CRVs lift tail gate. I was happy about this. Great rack!
Norm E - 02/12/2015by: Bill W.03/04/2011
The Standard Bike Adapter Bar works great on my wife's bike using a two bike rack. 8472
by: David10/25/2017
The 2 bike frame adapters are perfect for our 2 new electric bikes. Because of knee issues we ordered walk-through models, but they are hard to install on a bike carrier so these adapters make everything work together. They were well-packaged and delivered quickly to our door. etrailer.com has been a great company to work with; we've ordered other items for our boat trailer and a hanging bike rack too. I especially appreciate George from etrailer.com keeping us informed every step of the way, and it's nice that they acknowledged we are returning customers. A little thing but appreciated. We are very glad we found etrailer.com a few years back and will continue to do business with them in the future. Don't waste your time with other sites. etrailer.com will have you covered and their instructional videos are the best on the entire web! 445923
by: Louis M.08/25/2012
Easy to use... 53031
by: Mark08/08/2018
I’ve arrived at a point where I visit the etrailer website first to obtain detailed information on the products I’m interested in. I then do some comparison shopping to verify Quality, Pricing and Availability. The pricing is always competitive, but their service levels are extraordinary. The communications are excellent, and the follow-up (during ordering, after ordering, and after delivery) is top notch. I’ve ordered several times now from etrailer, and most the time they have the products in inventory ready for rapid delivery. On the occasions I’ve ordered a non-stocked product, I’ve received the products before the indicated times. Their service levels have kept me as a dedicated returning customer. Thanks for all you do. 551393
by: Paul W.08/12/2011
This thing is cool. The other night I was researching hitches and bike racks when I realized my wife's bike was not going to fit on any rack. So I was initially disappointed, then I came across this thing. I got it earlier this week and opened it tonight (by the way, I ordered Sunday night, had two or three messages from etrailer by Monday before I woke up, the last of which was telling me my order shipped - pretty awesome). It fit right on her bike and gave me a way to hang it on the rack in the garage and the rack on the car. Works great. I was concerned it would not be sturdy, but it is quite strong. Not worried about heading down the road next weekend with it. 21775
by: Christine P08/30/2017
Stupid easy to use. In fact, so easy I was convinced I must be missing a part or something. It worked well and I could not have loaded my women's bicycle onto the rack without it. It's hard to see in my picture but it's right under he seat of the grey bike on the front. 426837
by: Linda10/12/2018
I had previously purchased the swagman deluxe bike frame adapter bar to use on my bike when my husband and I took our bikes to the bike trails. When my grand daughter wanted me to pick her up from school one day to take her to the bike trails I realized that I didn't have an adapter bar for her bike so that it would fit on my bike rack so I ordered another one because I like this one so much. Now we have no problems when I need to transport both womens bikes. It arrived quickly and I had no problems. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a women's or childrens bike to transport on a bike rack. Well worth the price and very reasonable price also. 573775
by: Patrick F.06/22/2015
The clamps are easy to open and close, and the tubes extend/retract with ease. Simple, easy to use. 206199
I have been very happy with all three products. Thanks.
Patrick F - 07/21/2016by: Bryan L.07/07/2015
Works as advertised! Pro Series Bike Rack (63124) is awesome as well. 209982
Thanks for the follow up note. Both products are working great!
Bryan L - 07/27/2016by: John W.08/01/2011
I was unsure of which alternative frame bike adapter to buy so I bought two (S64004 and S64005). After using both of these, I would ONLY buy product S64005. The S64004 product is very cumbersome to put on your bike. The tubes don't stay together and it will take you 15mins to get it put on your bike. Also, it will scratch your seat post and handlebar stem. The S64005 bike adapter is the one to buy! It is very simple and easy design. Very easy to get on and off your bike in 1min. The tubes stay together with a magnet type design. No scratches, no hassle! I would recommend buying this product for sure! (S64005!!) 20647
by: John W.08/01/2011
I was unsure of which alternative frame bike adapter to buy so I bought two (S64004 and S64005). After using both of these, I would ONLY buy product S64005. The S64004 product is very cumbersome to put on your bike. The tubes don't stay together and it will take you 15mins to get it put on your bike. Also, it will scratch your seat post and handlebar stem. The S64005 bike adapter is the one to buy! It is very simple and easy design. Very easy to get on and off your bike in 1min. The tubes stay together with a magnet type design. No scratches, no hassle! I would recommend buying this product for sure! (S64005!!) 20646
by: Frank k07/21/2015
This frame bike adapter 64005 is very nice easy to use and seems to work well. Frank k. 213387
its the best very happy with it.
Frank k - 07/20/2016by: Jay M.09/12/2011
Seems like a nice product when you first hold it in your hands. Solid build and tough quality. It does what it is supposed to do very well, which is to give you additional clearance on odd frames, like women's specific geometry, to mount to the rack. The biggest problem is because of the needs of the design, the bike will sway quite a lot. So much so that it totally negates the benefit of the swagman XP standard racks rock solid mounting. I had to strap down the bike to ensure the bike doesn't sway so much. It may be a necessary evil... but the jury is out as I just got it and only got 3.5 hours of driving with it. 23802
by: Walter Swanson06/11/2013
I was looking for something to help hang my wife's bike on a car bike rack. The girls style bike is hard to hang properly if at all. I found this adapter bar on etrailer. I ordered it and wow.....Works nice, just what I needed. The service from trailer IS top notch. I was told personally when my order would arrive @ wanting to use it for a vacation very soon. I will do business again with trailer. Thank you. 84111
by: Frank M05/27/2014
Performs exactly as described! Great company to do business with 132746
Perfect!
Frank M - 05/27/2015by: Nick D.09/19/2012
I purchased the Thule raceway 9001 bike carrier to use on my 2013 Subaru Outback. I receved it on time and it was easy to fit on my Subaru. My only problem was our two mountan bikes would not fit on the carrier together . I had to order two Swagman bike frame adapters. They also were delivered on time . Now with the Swagman adapters both bikes fit secure on the carrier. Both products are well made and are easy to use. This was my first experience ordering from Etrailer and they did a great job. 55172
by: Tisa03/02/2011
I bought this one because the other snap kind adaptor almost caused me an accident on the freeway. The snap was unlocked while I was carrying the bike. So..I think this one has the pins lock. It should not come off easily. The problem is..it's not easy to put it on. The front part is not bad you just turn the knob. The back part is not easy. I don't know why they just use a knob like the front!!! Another thing the bar came in 2 pcs and they can come apart so easy. When putting on the bike, it feel loose. 8247
by: Ross C.08/10/2015
I purchased two of these, one for a kids 20" bike (fits, but barely) and one for an adult women's bike. They are both very easy to use and absolutely do the job they are supposed to do. We used them the day after receiving and within 3 weeks we've traveled more than 1,200 miles with the bikes on the back of a 2015 Subaru Outback. I spent a great deal of time researching and I am 100% satisfied with my choice, it is a great product. Happy to answer questions from the customer perspective as needed. 218091
by: Bob H.07/26/2013
The Swagman Frame Adapter #64005 is perfect for attaching my wife's bike to our bike rack. It is much heavier duty than I expected for the price. It's very easy to attach to the bike and then the bike to the rack. Also , simple to unattach. It's an excellent, high quality product. etrailer was great to deal with. The adapter arrived quickly and was well packaged to prevent damage. The customer service rep was friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend them and will order again in the future. 91694
by: Tom B02/11/2015
It works as advertised, however, the dimensions are a little off. It says it fits 16" to 29", but, I bought it to use on my grandson's bike that measures 17" and it just barely fits. I would say it is a little large but it works for the short distance I need to transport his bike. If I were using it on a regular basis I might consider returning it because it would eventually wear off the paint. It also allows the bike to bounce a lot because it is not really attached to the bike. 173358
by: Tom B02/11/2015
It works as advertised, however, the dimensions are a little off. It says it fits 16" to 19", but, I bought it to use on my grandson's bike that measures 17" and it just barely fits. I would say it is a little large but it works for the short distance I need to transport his bike. If I were using it on a regular basis I might consider returning it because it would eventually wear off the paint. It also allows the bike to bounce a lot because it is not really attached to the bike. 173356
by: Steve R.03/08/2012
The "Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapters" were highly recommended to me by bike enthusiasts. These are a welcome addition to our bike rack for this coming spring, summer and fall months. I've always had problems carrying my wife's mountain bike and last year my new "Townie" - these devices will end me time and difficulty with mounting our bikes and removing then removing them from our carrier. We'll spend more time enjoying our bikes! 33350
by: Dawn B.08/08/2012
I haven't used my product just yet but I have faith that it is of good quality... as everything else I have ordered from etrailer has exceeded my expectations. The customer service I received was excellent. Your representatives are very personable and followed up during the order letting me know when things have shipped and sending an email to ask if I was happy and if I needed anything else. I would definitely recommend etrailer to everyone. 50954
by: Jeff M.08/10/2014
Works as described. It would be better if there was a way to lock the bar length position, too. The flexible movement makes it really easy to attach but also makes it easy to move so the bike re-positions - albeit slightly. Common sense should dictate, however, make sure your seat and handlebars are attached firmly to the bike as the entire weight of the bike is suspended from those connections rather than the frame would be otherwise. 145557
by: Bike adapter10/20/2014
This item was great! Our mountain bikes didn't fit the rack, and once we added these to the bikes, everything fit great! So if you don't have a standard frame bike, just order them when you order the rack, so you don't think you're doing it all wrong when the bikes don't fit. It's not you, it's your bikes! Highly recommend you get the adapters. We're happy campers! A++ to etrailer.com for great service and great products. 156940
by: Alison10/04/2011
I called Swagman with the problem that my daughter's new bike couldn't fit in the existing bike rack cradles. They directed me to eTrailers and gave me the part number I needed. Less than a week later the adapter arrived, and it is just what I needed. My only minor problem was that my daughter has her seat adjusted low, so I had to move the reflector off the seat stem in order to make room for the adapter. 25075
by: Sue Richarddon06/11/2014
We love the bike rack. Very well built. We had a girls bike that we also got the adapter bar to fit the rack. Very sturdy & well built also. Couldn't be happier with the rack & the service we had ordering it. 135049
by: Andrea R06/11/2016
I bought a couple of these to attach my kids' bikes to the Hollywood Over-the-top rack. My 7 year old's bike was too small to use the rack even with this adapter bar so we got her a bigger bike. We use them now on two Specialized Hotrock 24s, one girls and one boys. Because the bikes are small, the clamp mechanisms rest on the cradles instead of the bar but it works just fine. They are very secure. 260320
by: Greg the engineer11/26/2013
Adapter bar is easy to use. Opens and locks over handlebars and seat post. Holds them well. Take wrench or Allen key with you in case vibration during transit makes seat positioner com loose. Adjustment for seat bottom rides on the bar. I recommend the product for ladies' bikes and new "hybrid" bikes. Not required for standard mans' bikes w/horizontal top bar. 108548
by: Kathy C.06/09/2017
Finally I will get to use my hitch bike rack. I didn't realize when I bought my travel rack that girl's bikes don't have a way to put them on the rack. I was frustrated until I visited the etrailer site and saw the adjustable bar. My order was filled quickly and efficiently. I'm glad I heard of your site and was able to correct my problem so easily. Thank you. 391031
by: Patrick K.07/01/2013
This adaptor makes it really simple to attach a woman's bike to a hitch-mounted bike rack. I use it in conjunction with my Swagman 4-bike carrier mounted to my travel trailer. Keeps the bike oriented evenly on the rack rather than hanging crooked and off balance. Substitutes for the horizontonal frame bar that men's bikes have. Fast and simple to use. Well made. 87019
by: Luis02/10/2015
I am not sure how other frame adapters are built, but this is just a tube that slides into another tube, each end has the hooks attached. The only piece holding these two tubes together preventing them from separating is a rubber nylon string of about 1/8" thick inside them, seem to me a little flimsy and guessing that with time, it will loose its elasticity. 173124
by: Nancy W.04/03/2015
I have a female bike so I needed the adapter so my bike could fit on the bike rack. Customer Service helped me select the product. I recommend product. 183018
by: Jerry K.10/06/2016
Swagman bike adapter bar arrived timely and packaged well. Item will be used to secure woman's bike to Swagman bike rack which was also ordered through etrailer. Item is exactly what was needed and expected. Great company with wonderful communication. Would order from etrailer again without hesitation and will refer others to this company. 303975
by: Dan G03/05/2017
People were telling me I didn't need this that I could put the bike rack arm through the spokes. Why would I want to do that. This is the right tool for bringing along a bike without an upper bar. Works exactly as described. Very impressed with shipping and handling. Speedy delivery. Would recommend etrailer to all that visit this site. 348814
by: Bill S09/05/2017
This is the second time in the past 4 months I have used etrailer. No complaints! I spoke to a rep. on 2 or more occasions and the service was excellent. I have much confidence in the company. I'm actually going to be placing another order in the near future. One more thing, their instructional videos are excellent. 429268
by: Dennis P.06/10/2015
First, kudos to the customer service rep Ellen N. I needed to modify my online order, and Ellen not only modified the order, but asked if I needed an adapter bar. Well, though I didn't know it, I absolutely need it for my wife's comfort bike. The adapter bar is great Ellen, thanks so much for exceptional service! 202303
by: Ron10/07/2017
Quality product, does the job for kid’s bikes. Will not work on 16” kid’s bike, however — won’t collapse that small. 440531
by: Cleve04/10/2018
This is our second order this month as we are getting ready for spring weather. We purchased the Swagman trail bike rack along with this swagman adapter for my wife’s mountain bike. It seems to be heavy duty equipment and are very happy with our purchases. Fast delivery. Would certainly buy with etrailer again. 494844
by: Rick H04/24/2012
I needed this adapter to get my wife's bike on our hitch rack. I did a lot of searching and found this one to be the best price. When it arrived (in a very timely manner) I was shocked to see the level of quality. This bar is very hgh quality and it works easily and great. I would highly recommend this product. 38185
by: Gordon G.07/13/2017
Don't have bikes with a straight bar, so needed these to work with the bike rack, Well made simple to use, 405236
by: Erika10/16/2014
This product worked perfectly to adapt our bicycle to fit our Saris bike rack. Shipping was spectacular! 156411
by: J02/25/2017
Love the design construction and use and function of this style of bike rack but man if you leave it on in one snow storm the little chrome spring loaded clip release gets rusted and hard to open. Just take it off before the snow and rinse it if it gets mag cloride on it. But man I love the loading. 345684
by: Mark S08/26/2015
I just used the Swagman DLX bike adapter bar along with a Thule Gateway XT 2 trunk mount bike rack on my 2014 Taurus to transport my son's mountain bike over 900 miles from KY to FL. It preformed excellently and was very reliable. It made transporting an odd bike frame type was a breeze! 221777
by: Hal07/14/2018
I bought two of these bars for girls bikes, they allowed the bikes to be mounted on the rack just as easy as a boys bike. With out them, the girls bikes would be oddly mounted and could cause problems mounting other bikes. Great addition to the bike rack, you can't go wrong buying this. 541802
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