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Replacement wheel holders let you carry 1 bike with fat tires up to 5" on your Swagman XTC 2 or XTC 4 bike rack. Simply remove your current wheel holders, slide onto crank arm, and tighten with the hand knob. No tools or extra hardware required.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey, everyone. It's Evangeline. And today, we're taking a look at our fat bike tire wheel holder for your Swagman bike racks like the Swagman XTC or the XC right here at etrailer. So, this can be used as either a replacement part or an upgrade part for the Swagman XC like what we have here. If your bike rack doesn't have the larger wheel holders but you wanna carry around a fat bike with tires wider than three inches, this is the part that you need. So, you're gonna get a set of two replacement wheel holders here with this tip and this is gonna be your front and your rear wheel holder.
So, depending on where this is positioned, make sure you have the right one to match. So, for example, we have our front over here and then our rear would go in the back. You can also see how this is the upgrade part for the Swagman XC. So, compared to the XTC, the Swagman XC does not have a strap for your wheels while this new replacement part does. So, using this interchangeably is awesome because then what if you like the compactness of the XC but you want that extra strap Go ahead, get this part.
So, seeing the fat bike adapter with the regular wheel hoop together, there has been some issue in the past where once you bring it close to each other, you would not be able to tighten it down. But you can see here, as long as you have your hoops in the proper order, you can still tighten them down simultaneously. If you're only using one set of that tire wheel holders, then ideally have it mounted to the outside of your bike rack. But if for some reason, depending on the fit of your bike, handlebars, saddle, where the tires sit, you can put them on the inside if you need to do so for that fit. So, for the dimensions of the wheel holder, so it fits around this tray using a clamp and a hoop.
So, the dimensions of the tray or the square bar is gonna be an inch and 3/16 of an inch, so almost a quarter, by an inch and 3/16 of an inch. The wheel hoop can fit fat tire bikes of up to five inches in tire width compared to the smaller wheel hoop that your original bike rack might have. But also note that this adds more width or length to the back of your vehicle. So, it's gonna be around two inches wider in terms of the width of the hoop. The first thing we need to do is to remove this screw that's holding your trays in place or preventing them from coming off of the bike rack.
So, go ahead, get a Phillips screwdriver and then loosen that screw. And then loosen this knob here. That way, you can slide that wheel holder off of the bike rack. Then get your replacement or upgrade part and make sure it's facing the right way. You want the knobs facing up and then towards the center. You also want the hoops facing out as well as upward. And then slide that right through your bike rack. I usually keep the wheel hoops loose until I get my fat bike on there. And that's when I can figure out where it needs to go for the wheelbase of my bike. And then that's when I tighten it down with this knob. Now, do the exact same thing for the other part. And then you are probably gonna have to take off both hoops to do one of the sides. If you have four of these, go ahead and replace all of them. Just make sure you know your wheelbases and what order to put them in. So, my personal thoughts about this replacement or upgrade wheel holder for your fat tire bikes is definitely something worth considering if you already have the Swagman XC or are planning to get the Swagman XC just because this has that extra strap plus the capability to carry around those fat bikes. If you don't have fat bikes, the regular wheel holder is more than enough to fit your needs. Also, I do like how they upgraded this just to make it easier to fit with the previous wheel holders and then you're not worrying or stressing too much about getting those wheelbases lined up. So, this right here was a look at the replacement or upgrade to the fat bike wheel holder for your Swagman bike racks right here at etrailer.com..
Exactly what I needed for my new Fat Tire Bike. Very happy I didn't have to get a new bike rack!
When installing the fat tire adapters I discovered that both the regular size loops have to be on the inside of the fat tire loops or you can not tighten the knobs (SEE ATTACHED PICTURE). This makes it impossible to properly adjust for my other bike on the inside. All they would have to do is space the fat tire loop 1 inch further away from the mounting bar. I can not believe this was not noticed and fixed when designed!
For my wife's 2007 Chevy Cobalt and the I am using the.
Draw-Tote Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"?
Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
For when we are carrying our fat bikes I am using 2 sets of the
Swagman Fat Bike Tire Wheel Adapter for XTC 2/XTC - 2 Tires
They work great in the pic is my Norco Sasquatch with 4.8 Jumbo Jims on for tires and the fit with room to spare early could handle 5" wide tires. the securement straps are great quality and are holding up great I have used these for 6 months so far with 0 problems .
I have installed everything my self and I love the service I get from E-Trailer I will buy form them again.
Keith
Works great. Just what I needed.
The tire racks fit my Fat Bike tires perfectly on my Swagman Bike Rack. Highly recommend them if you have a Fat Bike.
These are sturdy and fine if you are only carrying one bike on the rack. But as another reviewer noted there is a design flaw if you wish to mount two bikes. The clamp knob of the adjacent bike tray runs into the tubing of the fat bike tray if you try and center the bikes on the back of the car. The bikes have to be staggered quite a bit in order to be able to tighten the affected knob. This pushes the bikes further out the side of the car. If you drive a large car it's probably not a problem, but if you drive a smaller one you may not like the position this puts the bikes in.
Was able to use our same carrier, the GTX, with new wheel hoops for fat tires.
The bike rack is incredibly easy to put together. It was easy to install. I purchased the big tire accessory and it works perfectly for our fat tire sikk beach cruiser bikes. It folds up and stores easily. Great purchase. Also shipping was timely and without a problem.
eTrailer and Emily went above and beyond to update me on my backordered Swagman bike trailer parts. She did as promised, wrote me to tell me the status of my order several times, and followed up to make sure the complete order arrived in good shape.
I will definitely purchase from eTrailer in the future, and encourage Emily's manager to reward her for extraordinary customer service!
Thank you.
Tyson A.
1/26/2018
Love it! Works great.
Had the Swagmann bike carrier. Got rid of our mountain bikes and got fat bikes, the tires wouldn't fit. E trailer had the replacement tire loops for fat bikes. Got them to us fast, everyone there was great. They are the best!
Tim J.
6/23/2017
Product is working great !
Great service, products, and delivery! This is what I needed for our new e-bikes - 2nd set I've ordered from e-trailer and they fit my carrier perfectly!
Item was exactly as described.
Although I installed the racks on a performance transit model bike rack it worked good. I did have to file down the inner rubber then use grease to get it to fit right. As for the bike with 4.0 tires it fit Great.
Inglewood R.
8/23/2019
Worked good after major dremel work has to be done though. The plastic does not slide over the bars it is too thick.
Everything went together as planned thanks so much for the follow up in the thorough service
I had to modify these to fit my Sportrack, because Sportrack does not offer wheel trays for fat tires. I had read a previous review stating that someone had already done this, so I took the chance. These have worked perfectly ever since. I did not have to damage the tray in any way and can still slide them to adjust them as needed. They still tighten properly, etc. I am very happy with this product.
Amazing how secure this makes my fat tire eBike on/in its Swagman XTC2 hitch rack. With the old standard loops, I had to use lots of straps and bungees to (almost) secure it. Not so now with these loops and their effective rubber securing straps. Lots easier to load as well because the upturned loop end prevents it accidentally rolling of the end when loading. Love it!
Exactly what I needed. I've been using the same Swagman bike carrier for almost 6 years now (well over 5,000 miles with it) and needed to start carrying my new fat bike. I used it a couple of times with the standard hoops, but didn't feel confident about how the bike was sitting. When I saw these adapters, I knew I needed them.
Unfortunately, no one had them in stock back in October when I wanted to order. Thankfully, the guys at etrailer.com were great and kept me informed of stock availability and notified me immediately when they were available. A few days later they arrived at my door and were mounted to my Swagman.
The larger hoops hold my fat tire bike perfectly. The addition of the rubber straps also helps (something that isn't on my original hoops) to secure the bike. I'm now confident that I can load my fat bike with my 29'r on the rack and head to the mountains without losing either!
Easy to install and works perfect. My tires are 26"x4" and there's plenty of room for a 5" tire. Now I can drive down the hi way without the bike shifting around. I also don't need excessive bungee cords to hold the wheels. I am a bit concerned by the weight limit. The sticker says 35lb bike max. My steel fat bike weighs about 38lbs. I'll keep a close eye on it in the meantime.
I'd been using my swagman fat tire wheel adapter for months of course I reinforced my bike rack. I just loved it. I fully recommend it.
I have bought four different items over the years and have always received what I ordered and on time. My last order was on back order and they not only emailed my but called to let me know when it was expected. Great service!
Dr. J.
3/30/2017
The fat bike adaptor has worked great for my 4.75 tires and the tie straps are a nice addition. I have been using it for over a year and have no complaints
I went to that link but I did not see where to add comments. I love the bike rack. It works out perfect on my 2015 Toyota Prius. The main thing I like about it is that it is so simplistic. I recently upgraded different tire mounts so now I can use it for my FAT bike.
These worked perfectly with my existing Swagman bike carrier to carry my fat tire bike. Actually nicer than what came with the carrier originally! Just put them back on the carrier for winter, which is the only time I ride my fatty. Easy peasy switch!
Got these to go on my Swagman 4 bike rack to haul my new Fatboy. Carries the bike (4.6 inch tires) perfectly! Very solid and fits the rack fine. Easy installation. Excellent purchasing and delivery experience.
After a year of use, I am very happy with the product. A friend of mine bought the same rack, and he is very happy too. I since upgraded the rack with the larger wheel wells to hold our fat bikes (4" wide tires), and it is working well.
One note is that the finish and hardware do not hold up well in the weather. I suggest that you regularly coat the hardware with a corrosion inhibitor, and coat the painted metal with wax or polymer sealant. If you can store it out of the sun and rain, do so.
All I can say is WOW!? After receiving the rack TEN MONTHS LATE, etrailer asks for a review less than 4 hours after it's been delivered. I have not even opened the box yet, but etrailer wants to know what I think! I think etrailer needs to have a little bit of self awareness! I NEEDED the rack 9 months ago. After waiting 10 months, I'm on no rush to use the rack. I may return to review the rack, but I don't have much good to say about etrailer.
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Heather A.
12/19/2017
Kerry,Thank you for your review. After speaking with Swagman I have been informed in your situation you can switch the fat tire hoop to the inside position. That should give you a bit more clearance for the other hoop. It is not ideal to move the fat tire hoop to the inside but in this particular situation, it is a solution.