Recommendation of Bike Rack for Beach Cruisers with Fenders and 3 inch Wide Tires

Updated 05/29/2020 | Published 11/24/2009

Products Featured in This Question

Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

(164)

$1549.90

Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1954)

$183.67

Question:

Will this work with a 20inch beach cruiser with a small front fender? I also have a cruiser with 3 Inch wide tires, will the trays accomodate that as well.

asked by: Mike G

Expert Reply:

The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack, item # TH83JV, will accept up to 5 inch wide tires but, unless you have over 1 inch of clearance between the fender and the front tire on your cruiser with a fender, you will not be able to secure the bike safely.

Another option for both of your cruisers would be the 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Trailer Hitches - Wheel Mount, item # S64650, as long as the weight of each bike is not over 35 pounds. This rack will accept tires up to 3-1/2 inches wide and secures the bikes at the frame in the center of the bike rather than at the front wheel.

expert reply by: Robert G

Ginger T.

5/17/2020

I’m trying to figure out what type of bike rack would attach on my Kia Soul and hold a cruiser bike?

Chris R.

5/20/2020

For this application I really like the Saris Freedom # SA4412B. It doesn't secure the bike by the wheels so you don't have to worry about fender interference and its adjustable cradles are perfect for attaching to the funky frames that are on a lot of the Beach Cruisers.

Ginger T.

5/27/2020

@ChrisR Unfortunately my Kia Soul is not equipped with a hitch, so that is why I am looking for a hitchless bike rack that would be good to hold a beach cruiser bike. Do you have any other recommendations?