Can I Use the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack w/ a Carbon Fiber Bike?

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Regarding product #S94FR Swagman e-spec bike rack: can I use this rack with a carbon frame road bike if I use a frame protector?

asked by: Mike B

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The Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack item # S94FR will work with carbon fiber bikes if you use the Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector item # TH984101. However, you will need to use the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar item # S57FR for your Step-Thru E-Bike.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Hey Patti, thanks for reaching out. The Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack #S45SR is a solid option for this. It can hold two bikes weighing up to 70 lbs apiece on a 5th wheel, and it does not have a minimum tongue weight capacity limitation like the…

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Answer 6

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Hey Charles, the Swagman E-Spec part #S45SR is rated for use at the rear of a travel trailer so it will work great for you. It is odd that it's not closer connected to the other RV rated bike racks but that's our fault and I'll see if I…

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It sure will Nick! The closest portion of the Benton ShiftShow Bike Rack item #B56VR is 8-3/8" away from the hitch pin hole. We've taken a few measurements off of hidden hitches installed on 2023 Grand Cherokee's and the hitch pin hole…

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Can I Use the Swagman E-Spec Bike Rack w/ a Carbon Fiber Bike?

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