Step 5: Installing bikes on the rack
The bikes should be mounted from inside (1
st
bike) to
the outer most bike (3
rd
or 4
th
bike). See Fig. 16.
The bikes should always be positioned so that the lowest point on
the bike frame’s top tube is close to the vertical post (Fig. 17f).
The bike handlebars should be staggered (first bike’s handlebars
on passenger side, second bike’s handlebars on driver side, etc.
1. Lower both vertical posts as described earlier.
2. To adjust the first bike’s wheels trays, loosen the knobs and
slide wheel holders along the wheel support tube so that they are
positioned directly beneath each wheel.
Tighten knobs securely. Rotate the bike’s pedals so that the
vertical post can be raised and secured. Slide the ratcheting hook
down onto the frame (17f). Use the Velcro strap on the wheel
holder per Fig. 17d.
3. Adjust the wheel holders of the second bike and mount
to the rack in the same procedure as described above.
4. Raise and secure the outer vertical post for the 3
rd
or 4
th
bike.
5. If you have a 3 bike rack, follow the same procedure as you did
for the second bike.
6. If you have a four bike rack, position the third bike between the
outer vertical post and, adjust the wheel holders and secure the
bike to the rack with the frame hook and Velcro straps. For the
fourth bike, follow the same steps as you did for mounting the
second bike.
7. Be sure that the hooks are well supported on the bike’s
frame and the knobs securely pushing down on the bike’s
frame.
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.
17g and 17h.
Fig. 16
17g
17h
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17f
17d
