Trike Adapter 2 [Hollywood Racks]

Overview

The Hollywood Racks Trike Adapter 2 allows riders to carry a single tricycle (recumbent, tadpole, delta, or adult-style trike) plus one standard bike on a compatible Sport Rider-series hitch rack. It transforms a 2-bike platform rack into a flexible trike + bike transport solution — ideal for adaptive riders, recumbent cyclists, or anyone needing to haul a three-wheeled bike with an additional 2-wheel bike at the same time.

Compatibility & Capacity (Depending on Base Rack)

• Max trike weight: 65 lb
• Max bike weight (second slot): Varies by rack — 50 lb or 80 lb depending on base rack model and configuration
• Wheelbase limit: Up to 60" on standard rack versions; up to 72" using recumbent-spec rack (for longer or recumbent trikes/bikes)
• Track (width between trike wheels): Up to 32" with standard holders; up to 36" when used with wide-track Sport Rider recumbent version (for wider trikes or extended-width wheels)
• Adapter accommodates tadpole, delta, and most adult-style tricycles, as well as standard 2-wheel bikes assigned to the second rack slot.

Adapter Kit Construction & Requirements

• Adapter only — requires a compatible Sport Rider base rack (sold separately) to function; not a standalone rack.
• Mounting hardware included: connector tubes, wheel holders, wheel support tubes, and tie-down straps to secure trike wheels — designed for standard and recumbent-spec wheelbases.
• Not recommended for heavy motorcycles or motorized cycles — rated for non-motorized trikes and standard bikes only.
• Not approved for use on trailers, fifth wheels, or tow-behind vehicles — must be used on a standard vehicle hitch for safe operation.

Use Cases & Who It’s For

• Riders using recumbent or delta/tadpole trikes who also want to carry a second 2-wheel bike;
• Adapted-bike users needing a convenient trike-transport solution without buying a dedicated trike rack;
• Families or couples with mixed two-wheel and three-wheel bikes traveling together;
• Travelers who want flexibility — ability to haul a trike + a bike on the same hitch rack without sacrificing bike-slot capacity;
• Anyone transitioning between standard bikes and trikes — the adapter adds versatility while using existing rack hardware.

Important Notes & Limitations

• This is an adapter kit only — the base Sport Rider rack must be owned or purchased separately.
• The allowed weights/widths vary depending on which base rack is used — check base rack specs before loading heavy or oversized bikes/trikes.
• Not warranted or safe for motorized bicycles or trikes — strictly for pedal-powered 2- and 3-wheel bikes.
• Requires a 2″ hitch receiver (Class 3 or stronger) for safe load support and proper mounting stability.