Silvio transport

[HC203]

I'm sure this has been discussed-but wondering what people use to transport their Silvio. Will a standard roof rack tray work or should it be tandem length. I have a hitch mount but that seems like it may be problematic. I will likely be transporting my Silvio to some flat rides out on the eastern shore of MD-good long flat training routes.

 

[1happyreader]

Any body got a DF they can measure for wheelbase ??
Trek site doesn't think wheelbase is a detail ?
saw one post that said 103 cm
giant's tcr advanced sl 2 xl frame listed as 102 cm

Silvio wheelbase: 102 cm (40")

 

[castlerobber]

I use one like this for my Silvio and my Quest:

http://www.amazon.com/Swagman-Cross...+Hitch+Mount+Rack+(1/1/4+and+2-Inch+Receiver)

 

[mzweili]

I use this rack. Works perfectly with Cruzbike.
http://www.walmart.com/msharbor/ip/...ing-Hitch-Mount-Bike-Carrier-2-Bikes/17043482

 

[tiltmaniac]

Standard roof rack works fine. I use a bungee to ensure that nothing even attempts to flop about by passing it through the rear wheel and then arounfld the handlebars. This also makes getting it on or off the roof easier since the front
wheel won't flop about.

And by standard, I mean either the kind that puts it's own axle into the "front" wheel dropouts (rear on Cruzbike), or the kind that clamps over the "front" wheel.

 

[ratz]

Saris Superclamp works with all models of Cruzbike. There is a 2 and 4 bike version.

http://www.saris.com/product/superclamp-2

 

[battleaxe0]

I was wondering the same thing awhile back - found threads with pics that were helpful:
http://cruzbike.com/de/looking-hitch-mounted-bike-carrier
http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/bike-racks-for-reciever-hitches.7356/
https://recumbentramblingsandmisadventures.wordpress.com/

 

[fred_primus]

Best rack: http://kuatracks.com/products/hitch/the-nv/
I haven't personally used it with my silvio yet, however it works with all my other bikes and the reason I bought one is I saw someone here post a picture with a silvio on it.

 

[Always-Learnin]

A Hollywood rack is the way to go as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Rick Youngblood]

A Hollywood rack is the way to go as far as I'm concerned.

I also use the Hollywood rack for recumbents. My wife and friends still ride LWB bents. It's a good inexpensive rack.

 

[BentAero]

My rack plus a couple other racks:
http://cruzbike.com/forum/threads/receiver-hitch-rack-for-carrying-a-cruzbike.8088/

 

[LarryOz]

I use this rack. Works perfectly with Cruzbike.
http://www.walmart.com/msharbor/ip/...ing-Hitch-Mount-Bike-Carrier-2-Bikes/17043482

I have the Sportwing also.
It is inexpensive, very light weight and can be broken down quickly and does not take up any room in your truck either!
It will carry 2 bikes. I think they also have a 4-bike version available.

 

[Zzzorse]

I have the Sportwing also.
It is inexpensive, very light weight and can be broken down quickly and does not take up any room in your truck either!
It will carry 2 bikes. I think they also have a 4-bike version available.

Can you post a photo with your Vendetta up on it ?

 

[LarryOz]

Here is a picture for you.

 

[battleaxe0]

No issues with it extending out past the body of your car?

 

[Ifan Payne]

Saris Superclamp works with all models of Cruzbike. There is a 2 and 4 bike version.

http://www.saris.com/product/superclamp-2

I second the Saris Superclamp. An excellent piece of engineering that is well thought out and easy to use with a Cruzbike.

 

[Robert Holler]

Saris Superclamp is indeed the ticket for Cruzbikes. Very nice.

 

[Zzzorse]

The minimalist SportWing Larry's got would be what I would have got had I known. Can't beat the small size or price.

 

[battleaxe0]

For the folks with wheel covers - do you remove the wheels/covers or just throw the bike on there with the discs?

 

[ratz]

For anything more than around the block or down the street Swap in regular wheels fancy stuff in the trunk.