🚲 Adjustable Cross-Bar Top Tube Adapter for Retrospec Bike Rack Review

Paid extra to get this for a ride fast. Took the same amount of time as free shipping. I ended up buying one at Walmart which works just as well but is cheaper. I didn't want the hassle of returning it so I'll be leaving it for another bike. It works well aside from the slow delivery, but it was a little difficult to get it to work on my comfy Trek bike.

When transporting a wheel on a towbar mounted bike rack, this is an essential accessory. This is the second device I have. It was half the price of the first one so I was a bit skeptical at first. It's lighter and the hose isn't as thick, but after a few uses I have complete confidence in it. Once pulled out and in place, it holds the bike securely and sits perfectly on the bike rack.

Seems well made but after installing it on my daughters bike I went to test it by lifting it by the bar as described and it was everywhere, sliding up and down below, didn't seem too durable. I thought it would be better to stay there. I didn't want him falling off my bike rack and hurting himself and possibly other people on the road so I'm going back. It was my daughter's Schwinn bike and measured about 18.5-19 inches rack to rack for reference.

For a long trip you need to buy three of these devices. It took me a minute to figure out how they work, but once I did, installation was relatively easy. My youngest's bike almost didn't fit him. I had to raise her seat so there was enough room to insert the brace. You also need to be careful when grabbing the brace to release it. If not, the spring-loaded bar will pinch your hand/finger quite hard. Lol: If you do, it's a mistake you'll only make once! Overall, however, this product was…

This adapter does the job for about half the price of the other two I have. The product itself 3.5 stars because the interface is a bit clunky with a hook on one end and a pin locking mechanism on the other. It works great, otherwise very solid and reliable, but unlike my other adapters it doesn't have a rubber insert to protect the headset or saddle. However, I give it 5 stars overall because Revain's logistics are incredible. I had to mount a third bike on my Yakima bike rack because a cousin