can the rack carry female bikes?
81817
It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!!
81818
Yes it can carry female bikes. We had to turn mine upside down but since then we bout the bar that goes across the bike to make carrying it easier. The bar was about $35.
81819
Sometimes when installing a bike on a rack you need to think outside the box. I've been successful putting on four bikes of different sizes from three mtn bikes to two mtn bikes with two kids bikes (one I had to strap down the top tube and the front tire). You may need to purchase the cross bar adapter that hooks to the top tube and saddle post to mount a female bike (which also works for atypical dual suspension bikes).
81820
The rack cannot carry female bikes, you need to buy an after market cross bar and put it on your bike then you can
81821
My wife and 3 daughters means we carry 4 female and one male. It can be done but it is a hassle. I can unload in 5 minutes but total load time usually takes 30. Thought about buying the adapters but never did. Also, one needs to be careful or your bikes will get scratched in transport.
81822
It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!! It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack,... » Read More It works for ours. We have two girl bikes and my boys' bikes are also shaped funny without the standard bar across. (I think on one of ours we actually move the rubber piece, that the bike attaches to, to the outside and attach to the post of the bike) You have to move them around and figure out what way works but I think they are actually more stable than when they are sitting on there perfectly straight. It took us a little while the first time but now it's only 5 min to load. You could buy the adapter bars, but that just costs more and really isn't necessary. We LOVE this rack, especially for the price!! « Show Less
1838535
No with the bike loaded it makes it very heavy to do so. Can do it with rack only no bikes.
1249870
Yes. I have a step thru bike that I carry on this rack. I bought it for that reason.
1714697
Yes... However you may only be able to get one bike on the rack depending how far your tire sticks out. I moved the tire mount , witch is on the bumper, to one side worked fine.
217999
The rack I have has room for three bikes. Yes you can get three bikes on the rack by facing bikes in alternating directions
1560631
I had to use one on all the girls bikes. I purchased Stoneman Sports QSP-610 Sparehand Adjustable Bike Bar which work very well. Also one of my kids bikes would not fit as the space between the cross bar and the pedals was too small. I do like this rack however I would only recommend putting 4 bikes on it. Putting 5 bikes is a very very tight fit.
299574
Men's are obviously the easiest. Women's are not too bad, I've never had any issue with my wife's Trek. Sits on there a little weird, but that will be true for any carrier. Kid's bikes are hit or miss. They may not fit on there properly, but again, same with all carriers. I usually sandwich their bikes between ours, have them secured to the carrier on one side and then bungee cord them on the other. The rack is definitely awesome, it's the third type that I have had and this one is a definite keeper.
689013
Not sure what kind of girl's bike you have, but you would likely need to add a support bar from the handle bars to seat. However, if you want to add two bikes to this rack, get another one. The handlebars on adult bikes prohibit a good fit, even if you put them rear to rear.
1510736
Hi there! I'm not sure about the huffy women's cruiser, but I think it will fit on any typical rear bike rack. Good luck!
933570
No, you don't for a men's bike. You may need to if you have a slanted bar on a female's bike if you do not have an extension bar to evenly hold it on the rack.
1708833
You can buy the straight bar attachment for cruisers/women's bikes, but I can tell you from experience a cruiser will fit on this rack it just sits in a awkward position but is stable.
1212533
If you have eyelets both top and bottom, the answer is yes. You can bend the top support to any position. So, this rack will fit just about any bike if not all bikes.
1766068
It will work no problem with men's bikes but may require an adapter for the women's bikes and or special configuration frames.
1878006
You'd have a hard time keeping bikes on this rack. It's excellent for cargo (boxes, luggage, coolers), but I would not recommend it for bikes.
717973
You will find on Amazon a temporary bar used for transporting a women's bike to be used with this type of Rack.
51384
YES, both the bikes I carried are women's, the wheels set in cups that you strap the wheels to and there is a middle bar to attach the upper part of the bike to. I had another carrier and the bikes shook and rattled all the time, not so with this one, loved it and had it attached to a hitch on the front of my truck!
2147373
We add the portable bar to my women's bike for it to fit. It will not hold it otherwise.