Road bikes may require additional care as they are built to be lighter and thinner due to their intended function. Our general basket is suitable for road bikes, but the rim may come into contact with the metal on the basket.
To address this issue, we use a long piece of a hollow pool noodle, slice it lengthwise on one side, and stuff it into the basket. Then, place the front wheel of the bike into the pool noodle and strap it down. This will absorb vibration and create a much better fit for the road bike. You can cut the noodle to the size of the basket and zip tie the ends to the top of the basket on both the front and back.
The maximum number of drop bar bikes that can be carried on our racks may be limited due to handle bar interference. The first and last positions also work great when using a mixture of bikes. Loosening the handle bar stem and spinning the bar parallel to the top tube will allow for much greater space.
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