Step through frame Has anyone used the Swagman XTC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack with a step through bike frame?
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Yes, I have a step through frame bike that I use with this bike rack. One of the ratcheting arms is shorter and accommodates the step through frame.
1930323
i havent but word to the wise. The first time i tried to use mine the main bolt holding the bracket to the hitch insert broke in two just as i was leaving the driveway. i contacted Reese to advise them that they were using inferior bolts and they failed to get back to me . I have since replaced all the bolts with steel ones. It does work well with my 16 ft Coleman fiberglass canoe
1167390
I purchased a lock for the hitch. You can lock the bike to the rack. I found the lick for the hitch on Amazon
1201954
I bought this but only use it with 2 bikes. Mine had a lot of play in it on the 1 1/4 end. Maybe it was my old hitch but this wasno way I have found to take out the play.
580517
I have a 33 foot fifth wheel and had a class 3 hitch welded to the frame in the back of my 5th wheel Rv and then put this bike rack on that hitch and put 2 (a men's and women's) 12 speed bikes on this bike rack and went from Rochester, New York all the way down to Pigeon Forge, TN. (Spent one week on vacation down there) and came back to Rochester, NY. And the rack proved to work great with no, and I repeat no problems. Have a nice day.
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I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to keep both the bikes and the rack on the car. I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to... » Read More I have the smaller size hitch (1 1/4) since my rack is mounted on a little hatchback. I bought the threaded pin from Swagman after buying the rack thinking that ANY hitch pin would work. Not true. Swagman designed their rack so you HAVE to buy their hitch pin because it has to go through the threads on the shaft of the bike rack. The good news is that it does hold the rack in place and it does seem to be designed to simply fit through the holes present on hitches so you can then put on the hitch pin or a lock on the end of the swagman hitch pin. I personally opted for a hitch pin lock to keep both the bikes and the rack on the car. « Show Less
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I have a Schwinn Varsity and I clamp the hitch right under the quick clamp. Never any issues after many heavy loads on all terrains.
699433
Yes and it didn't work. Too low to the ground and I was hitting the tires on the ground when I drove through gutters. I bought a Swagman with the bend in the neck where it comes out of the receiver hitch. It raises the bikes up and they don't hit any more plus it's a all designed and constructed rack. I love it.
1865118
Yes. There is a problem in that the unthreaded shoulder diameter and thread are of center (too much runout) so it is hard to get the pin installed without cross threading the bolt. I basically had to re tapp the thread after every use, until I found a different pin with more of a step between the threaded and pilot diameters. I would not recommend this rack for this reason and the other bolts also had issues. I know someone who bought the swagman, which is basically th sametging, and is more satisfied.
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It might. I replaced a Thule two bike hitch rack with the swagman rack. Visually this piece which I bought looks very much like a similar threaded locking pin I got from Thule. Since Thule makes locking pins best bet might be to buy one of those.
21430
There are actually two sets of mounts to allow the rack to work on more that one style of cross member - it's extrememly versatile. I have a 2014 Subaru Outback and they work fantastic. I drove 5 hours one way, mostly high speed interstate but also hilly curvy small hwy road - performed flawlesly. If your cross members have a bow to them, you will want to mount the rack in the middle if it's improtant that you have your bike perfectly upright. if its flat, the side is fine. good luck
896510
I have a tandem bike and bought two additional extended (silver hoops) to accommodate it ($40.00 for two). The XTC-2 version of this rack comes with the silver hoops in addition to the black (standard) hoops. This (XC) rack will accommodate a recumbent bike IF you purchase four silver hoops, I BELIEVE!
1988260
I installed mine on a suv....rack tilts easy with a pull of pin and gate opens, its a little tricky with the bikes on...the anti wiggle bolt is a huge plus...bikes hardly wiggle.
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I've found it to be reasonable. I load a Giant Escape 2, two kids 24" MBs (a Diamondback Lustre and a Magna), and a ladies Schwinn Ranger 2.6 MB. With the exception of my bike, all the others are female frame style, so I use top tube adapters (1 Yakima and 2 Allen Sports) for them. I don't think it would work without the top tube adapters. I won't say that loading up 4 bikes is 'quick and easy', but it can certainly be done and in the end the bikes fit fine and are secure on the rack. I was a little bit surprised at how much 'bounce' I get on the rack with 4 bikes loaded, but after talking to some other folks using both Yakima and Thule racks, it seems that this is typical. It's not excessive, just more than I expected. I've been very satisfied. The zip strips makes securing the bikes quick as well. I'd definitely recommend it!
373155
No, it does not. It fits on the top of the hitch, and I used a large bolt to tighten it down. I hauled my bike for over a 1,000 miles each way last winter and it worked fine. It had a little movement, but not that bad. I think it is a good carrier.
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You shouldn't have any problems using that hitch as long as it is even. We had that hitch and had it removed because it was not even so the bike rack was tilted. Other than that it would have worked fine. If you're still not sure you can call the company to get details. They have a guy that can give you answers. It's an awesome hitch, works we'll and looks great
1308940
I did see a youtube video where the Thule 916XT T2 does allow you to pivot the rack down to open the tail gate, with bikes mounted. You will pay for that feature though, dearly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQB4lUtpAAg