Why Is The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE HLY74FR Not Recommended For Carbon Fiber Bikes?
Updated 06/18/2024 | Published 06/10/2024
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Regarding Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches Item HLY74FR: My husband has a XXL Santa Cruz Heckler step through mid drive mountain e-bike. This rack looks like it would meet almost everything we were looking for 53+” wheelbase, weight capacity, after adding a center bar adapter which we already have. However it is a carbon fiber bike and the video review of the rack said at the very end that the rack would not be for carbon fiber bikes but didn’t say why exactly. Can you explain? Is it something that can be worked around or do we need to keep looking for a rack?
asked by: Nancy
Expert Reply:
Hello Nancy, great question. The reason the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack # HLY74FR is not recommended for carbon fiber bikes is because it is a frame mount rack. Carbon fiber frames are delicate, and using the frame as the anchor point for the rack could potentially damage the carbon fiber frame. A worst-case scenario would be dents or cracks in the frame, so we definitely want to avoid this possibility.
We do have one other rack that I suggest you take a look at. The Thule Epos Bike Rack # TH99XE is a great option. It can hold two bikes weighing up to 75 lbs apiece and it will accommodate a 53-1/8" max wheelbase. The clamps can be attached to the frame or the wheels, making it safe to use with carbon fiber bikes. You will find our video review for this rack linked below. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Heavy Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Hollywood Racks
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Q&A: Comparing Thule EasyFold and Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for E-Bikes
- Search Results: i26
- Search Results: c56434
- Search Results: thule easyfold xt 2
- Search Results: thule epos
- Shop: No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short
- Shop: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Curt LED 4-Way Flat Connector (Vehicle End) Tester
- Shop: Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Q&A: Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness For A 2022 Toyota RAV4
- Video: Comparing the Yakima OnRamp LX and Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Racks
- Video: Checking Out the Curt LED 4-Way Flat Connector (Vehicle End) Tester
- Video: Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar Review
- Video: Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat: The Breakdown
- Video: Fit Verified: Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes on a 2023 Toyota RAV4
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Curt LED 4-Way Flat Connector (Vehicle End) Tester
- Shop: Thule Epos Bike Rack w/ LEDs for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel or Frame Mount
- Q&A: Best Bike Rack for E-Bikes with Fenders Step Through Frame and 1-1/4 inch Hitch
- Q&A: Does the Kuat NV 2.0 Work with Bikes with Fenders?
- Q&A: What Bike Rack Do You Recommend for a Turbo Vado 4.0 SL EQ on My 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan?
- Q&A: Easy to Load Bike Rack Recommendation for Roubaix Expert Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0 E-bike
- Q&A: Best Bike Rack Out of Thule Epos, Hollywood Racks Destination, and Yakima OnRamp Bike Racks
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
on Hitch Bike Racks
