Has anyone had luck using this rack with a 20 inch bike for a child?
1393543
Yes. You have to be a bit creative as to how you put the bike on. I usually get it under the top tube at the rear and under the down tube at the front. Depending the the bike frame, you might have to put the bike on under the seat stays. Just take your time and experiment with it. Strap it down well and it will be fine.
1393544
We are carrying a 16 nicer with this carrier. Though you have to be a little creative on how to fit it and to secure it. But for us it worked well and it did not fall off on multi hour drives ;)
1393545
Yes. U will need a bike bar adapter or crossbar. I have 3 for a 16", 26", and 30" mountain bikes.
2074377
Job,I have not tried it with a 20 inch bike. It is size adjustable, and the product description states it adjusts to any size bike so I think you will be good. I can state that it is high quality and can easily accommodate a bike with a thicker frame. I use this to transport a woman's European touring bike which has a very thick, lite frame, and it works well.
40407
I got (2) kids bikes on mine (plus 2 adults) without the extra bar or padding. The girl bikes sit slightly differently as they don't have the upper cross bar. I hang them from the lower bar of the bike (on one arm) and the small area between the seat and rear tire (on the other arm). It works fine.
571980
I have used it with two regular steel frame women's 26 inch bikes and they worked fine, but They do not weigh 60 lbs. check with manufacturer.
1510246
Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble... » Read More Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. « Show Less
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Yes, there could be a problem with that depending on the size of your bikes. It rubbed on mine. But even more of a problem is the design of the rubber pieces to securely hold the bike to the rack. The straps are not well designed. They are too short and very hard to pull over the bike tube and hook. I would not recommend this rack. I now use it to hang my A frame ladder and, after we are parked, it is also used to hang wet clothes!
63926
We used this rack with an adult mountain bike, 2 adult beach cruisers and a child's bmx. We drove from phx to San Diego and it worked fine! Just use a couple extra bungee cords or straps to keep them all together!
509180
Hello there, i didn't know your bike so i had to google a image, from the pictures I'm not sure the child's feet will reach the peg that you strap to the down tube, i recommend contacting tyke toter for their advice. I cautiously say no.
1874571
Yes, we have both a girls bike and boys bike. This has been the easiest and best bike rack. The bikes also do not get scratched up.
216462
I have two adult treck 29inch tire Marlins and I am able to fit both onto the rack but not a third bike, maybe a child's would fit, and I have noticed after two summers of heavy use there are spots that have rubbed the paint off both bikes.
1510245
This does not work with smaller bikes. I think 13" is the bike I have that does not fit very well - I think 20" would be OK.
1360800
Probably not. It's an "OK" rack, but depending on the bike, as some of the reviews have noted, it hits the spokes. I would not trust it with kiddo.
2039823
I hav used them on 26 inch wheels. I don't think 20 inch wheels are a great application for these racks, your panniers will be in close contact with the ground. There are other racks that mount higher up, check for TUBUS or OMM OLD MAN MOUNTAIN, they will have more of what you need. Also, these racks are plates, I suggest getting a rack up front that has a crossover support over the wheel, or built one bending metal yourself. Good luck! ^_^
846908
I placed it on my daughters 16" bike but it would also work on a 20". It was super easy to put on. Good luck!
1323583
I think the rack is flimsy. A 12" kid's bike isn't going to work on the rack well. This rack sounds great in description, but in reality need to be re engineered.
2218123
Yes. I have 2 boys. We put 2 Mongoose Bikes and an adult bike and they fit with no problem.
620772
We put on 2 children's bikes (20" and 16") in addition to 2 adult bikes. They did not fit on the larger triangle but we were able to manipulate it on. We put one part of the children's bike (main frame) on and the rubber latches secured the bikes in place. We drove over 1,000 miles in April on a road trip and had no issues at all. The swing arm works well.