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Message started by rmillay on Nov 24^th, 2012, 2:50pm

Title: Bike carriers
Post by rmillay on Nov 24^th, 2012, 2:50pm

A friend of ours has one of those electrified bikes. She drives a sedan. Apparently, her bike has a longer then usual wheelbase, so she asked us what sort of car carrier to get. We were no help at all, since we just throw them into the minivan, but we told her we'd ask around and get the advice of our experienced friends. ( [smiley=notworthy.gif] ) So, how about it? What are the best carriers for the long wheelbase bikes?

Title: Re: Bike carriers
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 25^th, 2012, 8:00am

The Saris Guardian has always worked for our LWBs, both the SXP and Xstream... the rubber clamps for the frame can rotate. However, it really only works for "single tube" - a "trussed" design like the V-rex wouldn't work. What does she ride?

Title: Re: Bike carriers
Post by TonyWard on Nov 25^th, 2012, 10:34am

Raxter rack with extensions if needed:

http://www.raxterracks.com/

Here it is with my Stratus XP XL - 71" wheelbase (handle bars turned backwards). Also carry/carried dual 650c high racer as well as 20/26 lowracer. It is a great rack.
http://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1323352768/165

Title: Re: Bike carriers
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 26^th, 2012, 7:30am

With an electric-assist bike, it's probably going to be heavier than usual -- the Raxter-style rack will probably work better than a Saris...

Title: Re: Bike carriers
Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Nov 26^th, 2012, 2:22pm

What about something like a Draftmaster tandem rack?