Buddy Bike, Alternative Tandem Bicycle, Adaptive & Therapeutic Cycling for Special Needs

BIKE PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Bike Rack Systems

Many of our customers ask for bike rack suggestions. At this time Buddy Bike does not suggest any specific make or model of bike rack for use with the Buddy Bike. The Buddy Bike is considered a "tandem bicycle" although it is shorter than the standard tandem. The weight of the current Buddy Bike model is 62 pounds. Due to the size and weight of the Buddy Bike, not all bike racks could be safely used.

We recently asked our customers to participate in a survey and we received several comments regarding bike racks. Read their anonymous responses below.

If you are using a bike rack with your Buddy Bike, please feel free to send us your bike rack suggestions.

Buddy Bike does not endorse any of the products mentioned below nor guarantee the safety of these products.

Performance Xport Flatbed 4-bike Hitch Rack Item #40-3560M. The wheelbase on the Buddy Bike is just a few inches too long to fit both wheels perfectly in the wheel slots, but it works quite well anyway. You can strap in both wheels and then I add a bungee cord for extra security.

I have a Thule 590R V2 Recumbent bike carrier that I mounted to the top of my Toyota Sienna Mini Van. We traveled over 3,000 miles with it on top of the van this summer while on vacation and it was great. I am able to put the bike on by myself but 2 adult males are recommended to safely put the bike on the vehicle and to remove it.

Coming soon, 2008 Buddy Bikes with aluminum frames! This will make lifting the Buddy Bike onto roof racks much easier!

I own two 4 bike racks. A Yakima and a Thule. the Thule is more friendly towards recumbents and short tandems.

Mounts in the hitch on back of a van. Manufactured by DRAW TIGHT (four bike model). I have to remove front wheel due to size. MAKE THE FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL.

The front wheel of the Buddy Bike has a quick release for easy removal.

Whatever LEXUS sells. It is O.K.

What this customer probably means is that they took their bike to their car dealer to install a hitch. U-haul also provides this service. They will select the hitch that is appropriate for your car make and model. The dealer may also install a bike rack but your local bike shop can probably provide a rack at a lower cost. Hitch racks are much sturdier than strap racks. Buddy Bike does not suggest any strap rack for carrying Buddy Bikes.

Hitch mount Saris T-Rax Pro 4 bike rack; works great for the Buddy Bike.

Buddy Bike does not endorse any of the products mentioned above nor guarantee the safety of these products.