How to Avoid Brake Cable Damage When Using a Hanging Bike Rack
Published 06/03/2015
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Question:
Can you please let me know if this Yakima Fullswing rack could damage brake cables that are running under the top bar of my kona lava dome bike?
asked by: Dmitriy S
Helpful Expert Reply:
We haven't had any issues with the Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack # Y02465 damaging the brake lines of a bike that ran under the frame.
But if you wanted to be cautious you could also use the frame adapter bar part # 64005 that way the rack wouldn't touch the cables at all. This adapter attaches to the steering stem and the seat post to provide an attachment point for the rack. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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Yakima FullSwing Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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