Pre-
position the wheel trays to fit the bike’s wheel base (center to center distance between the
wheel axels) such that they are directly beneath each wheel. To adjust the wheel trays, loosen
the knobs and slide along the wheel holder support tube. Tighten knobs securely.
To fit the first bike (closest to the vehicle) more easily, the vertical post may be tilted down
(away from vehicle). To do this, simply remove the side retaining pin per. Note: Never fold
down main tube with bike(s) mounted. Place the first bike in the wheel holders, and then rotate
the vertical post up per Fig 16d. Handlebars for the first bike should be on the driver’s side of
the vehicle. If carrying two bikes, always load the smaller bike first (position the smaller bike
between the vehicle and vertical post)
Be sure that the hooks are well supported on the bike’s frame. Push hook firmly down onto
bike frame as shown in Fig 18d. Try pulling up on the hook to be sure the teeth and lever are
properly engaged. Use the Velcro strap on the wheel holder as the final step of installing the
bikes on the rack, per Fig. 18e.
Repeat for the outside/second bike with the short hook.
Installing Bikes on the Rack
18d
Tips for carrying
woman’s bikes and
bikes with slanted
top tubes
Adjust the wheel
trays so that the
hook will rest in the
bike frame’s top tube
and seat tube, as
shown in Fig. 19a
and 19b
.
19a
19b
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INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE
To release the frame
hook, depress the
Lever and pull the
hook up.
Tip: you may have
to push the hook
down a bit while
holding in the lever
to release it.
18e
