Will the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Fit Bikes with Fenders and a Front Rack

Published 06/21/2017

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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray

(590)

$759.00

Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

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$303.99

Question:

I have a touring bike and it has fenders and a front rack with a platform that I use for panniers and a handlebar bag. Will the arm on the Sherpa 2.0 fit on the front wheel of the bike?

asked by: Mervin J

Helpful Expert Reply:

Pretty much any bike rack that holds the bikes strictly by the wheels like the Kuat Sherpa # SH12G is not going to be a good choice for a bike with fenders.

A better option for your bike is the Swagman Chinook # S64683 that holds the bike by wheels using cradles and straps and then by the frame using a ratcheting hook. The Chinook also has a higher weight capacity than the Kuat, at 45 pounds, plus includes locks for the rack and the bikes.

expert reply by: Charles S