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[Closed] Tow ball rack advice

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Iv just bought a Thule euroride towbll rack and have found that my xl ibis mojo hd3 is too long for it. The ibis isn't even a long bike.

Anyone got a rack that fits longer bikes.

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Posted : 17/05/2019 1:34 pm
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I have a Thule Velospace XT3 which my longest bike (YT Tues DH) fits on


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 1:38 pm
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Make sure one wheel is ratcheted, frame clamped, and use a bungee for the front wheel? That’s what I do!


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 1:51 pm
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Atera Ebike ML fits a Longest Geometron on with room to spare.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stu-b/44025451772/in/dateposted/


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 2:50 pm
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Is it just that the wheel straps won't fit? I think I read somewhere longer ones are available.


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 2:56 pm
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https://www.roofbox.co.uk/ list wheelbase sizes for most of their racks, and if they don't then they normally can give you them on the online customer service chat pretty quickly.
Most of the current crop of Atera & Thule racks will do around 190/200cm upwards, but ones for super long bikes are available if needed.


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 3:16 pm
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Wheelbase of 200cm?😵


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 3:27 pm
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We have the Atera (bought based on the pic above!) thanks to my Aeris and it's 1260mm wheelbase. Its great..! 😁


 
Posted : 17/05/2019 4:48 pm
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After sleeping on it, some staring at it and some more coffee.

I have discovered that if I remove the plastic end covers, I can slide the wheel holders further down the bar, making the wheel base wider.

All good now, all set for some more adventures.


 
Posted : 20/05/2019 12:37 pm
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Ya fanny.


 
Posted : 20/05/2019 12:38 pm
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Guilty as charged 🤣


 
Posted : 20/05/2019 1:07 pm

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