What is the purpose of a bicycle adapter bar? Bike racks for the car are often designed to clamp onto the top-tube of your bicycle's frame. This becomes an issue if your bike has a step-through frame (commonly seen on full-suspension mountain bikes, womens bikes and some juvenile bikes), as there is no straight surface for the clamp. A bar adapter solves this issue by connecting your stem/steerer tube to your seat post, thereby creating a straight mounting area.
This Pacific Deluxe Bar Adapter has two quick release clamps and a swivel function for easier connection.
Instructions for use:
Ensure that the bicycle saddle is securely attached to the seatpost, and the seatpost is securely installed in the bicycle frame before using the Quick Release Bar Adaptor. Press the sna p buttons at each end of the frame adapter to open the hooks.
The Bar Adaptor must be attached the right way up. (See image) As indicated by the UP label. Place the smaller hook around the bicycle seatpost and close the hook. Ensure the snap button is fully engaged. Pull on the larger hook to extend the frame adapter tube and secure the larger hook around the bicycle stem. Close the hook and ensure the snap button is fully engaged.
The bicycle can now be attached to a hitch mounted or trunk mounted bicycle carrier using the frame adapter as the mounting point.
CAUTION: When attaching frame to bicycle, ensure snap buttons are fully engaged, and bicycle is securely attached to vehicle rack. An improperly secured bicycle may fall, causing personal injury and damage to the bicycle, your vehicle or vehicles following behind you on the road.
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We accept returns up to 30 days after date of purchase, as long as the item is unused, in its original packaging, and in new saleable condition. Return postage will be paid by the buyer in the cases of wrong size, change of mind, ordered the wrong item etc. In the event of a faulty item, please contact us directly and specify if you would prefer to receive a replacement or a refund. We will assist with further instructions.
Local pick-up is available from our store in Heidelberg Heights, VIC. This can be arranged after payment is made, and will be available for collection after 1 business day to allow for stock transfer.