Will the Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack Work w/ Step Thru Frames?

Updated 10/13/2026 | Published 10/12/2026

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Question:

Will this product, Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2 Hitches - Frame Mount, work with Step Thru fat tire bikes like the Velotric Nomad 2 step thru....not sure where the middle stable bar will hook over?

asked by: GEOFF K

Expert Reply:

Welcome back Geoff. I have a better solution for you but I wanted to answer your question first. The hook on the middle arm of the Swagman E-Spec Pro Bike Rack item # S45SR will not work with the frames of Step Thru bikes. You would have to use the Bike Frame Adapter Bar item # S57FR. This connects to the handle bar and seat posts and provides an attachment point for the item # S45SR bike rack's ratcheting hook.

As an alternate, I highly recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item # HLY64FR. It's got a comparable price to the E-Spec Pro item # S45SR and does not require an additional adapter. This bike rack uses padded clamps that can be adjusted to grip Step Thru frames like those found on a Velotric Nomad 2 or the seat post.

The Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item # HLY64FR 80 lbs per bike capacity and also fits tires up to 5" wide. It includes a cable lock and locking hitch pin to secure not only your bikes but the bike rack to your vehicle's hitch.

What bikes do you have? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Geoff K.

10/13/2026

Jerrod, Thx for the reply; I was looking at the Swagman as it can be put on the back of Travel Trailers, which I have, the Hollywood Rack, which I did look at, only supports Class A-C and Fifth Wheels. I did find the Swagman bar...not sure I like that idea and the min length may not work...I will measure and see. I stumbled upon 1Up Racks which seem to have superior rating for Travel Trailers; I don't guess ya'll carry those do you? Geoff

Jerred H.

10/13/2026

@GeoffK You're welcome! Yeah that's the only drawback of the RV Rider Bike Rack item # HLY64FR is that it isn't rated for use behind a travel trailer. The Yakima OnRamp LX Bike Rack item # Y88DJ is the closest comparable option as far as securing your bikes. It also has a 80 lbs per bike capacity and works with tires up to 5" wide. This bike rack has a super helpful loading ramp as well that stores on the actual rack when you're not using it. No, we do not carry 1Up bike racks.