How to Carry Bike Without Horizontal Top Tube on Hanging Bike Rack
Updated 06/13/2018 | Published 06/12/2018 >
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I am looking to buy a Soris bike rack for my Mazda 3, but one of the two bikes does not have a crossbar. Will this bike rack be suitable.
asked by: Peter C
Helpful Expert Reply:
There's an adapter made specifically for allowing bikes like yours that do not have a horizontal top tube to be carried on a hanging bike rack like the Saris Bones # SA801BL that you mentioned.
What you'd need is the adapter part # UB01. This attaches to the steering stem and the seat post to provide the attachment point for the rack. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
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Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Saris
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