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DraftMaster-Specialty Hitch Rack
You can work up a sweat hoisting your tandem up on the roof rack. Why not save your effort for the ride? The DraftMasterŽ Specialty Hitch Rack carries your Tandem, Long Wheelbase or Compact Long Wheelbase Recumbent bike down where you can reach it and offers all of the benefits of our Hitch Rack systems.
DraftMaster Specialty Hitch Rack Features
Model Width Depth Weight
Specialty Hitch Rack 9" 25" 47 lbs.
Specialty + 2 Hitch Rack 30" 25" 54 lbs
Double Specialty Hitch Rack 30" 25" 71 lbs
Double Specialty+1 Hitch Rack 30" 25" 72 lbs

 
One Person Loading It only takes one to mount a bicycle built for two. With the Specialty Hitch Rack pivoted in the down position, the fork-mount is only six feet off the ground. Simply attach the fork, push your Tandem or Long Wheelbase Recumbent bike onto the rack and secure the straps.
Easy Installation and Removal Install and remove the Specialty Mount from the base system quickly and easily with the quick release attachment.
Carry More Carry your Tandem, Long Wheelbase or Compact Long Wheelbase Recumbent bike.

Building Your Specialty System

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The Specialty Hitch Rack is available in three separate models:
 
bulletSpecialty Hitch Rack (HR-S)
bulletSpecialty + 2 Hitch Rack (HR-S+2)
bulletDouble Specialty (HR-S2)
Each Specialty Hitch Rack model is configured to carry a different number of bikes:
 
bulletThe Specialty Hitch Rack carries one specialty bike.
bulletSpecialty + 2 Hitch Rack carries one specialty bike in the center position and two singles in the outer positions.
bulletDouble Specialty carries two specialty bikes.
To choose the best system that meets your needs, you'll need to know the wheelbase lengths of the bikes you plan to carry. You have the option of picking the Specialty Mount that will be used on your system. Here are three you can choose from:
 
bulletThe Compact Long Wheelbase Mount carries bikes with wheelbase lengths between 49-56".
bulletThe Tandem Mount, also known as the Long Wheelbase Mount, carries bikes with wheelbase lengths between 57-75". (This is the standard mount for Specialty Hitch Rack Systems.)
bulletThe Custom Mount carries bikes with wheelbase lengths between 76-84".
*The pricing shown in the chart above is for Specialty Hitch Rack systems that include Tandem Mounts. Please call for pricing on Specialty systems with the Compact Long Wheelbase or Custom Mounts.

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SINGLE BIKE RACKS

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The DraftMaster Hitch Rack combines the stability of a roof rack system with the ease of a hitch rack.
 
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Draftmaster Hitch Rack Features
Model Width Depth Weight
 2-bike 30" 25" 38 lbs.
 3-bike 30" 25" 39 lbs.
 4-bike 43" 25" 42 lbs.
 5-bike 56" 25" 45 lbs.
Modular System New modular cross-arm design allows for easy and quick installation, removal and storage.
Style Stylish, refined look with new oval aluminum tubing.
Rear Access Allows access to the rear of the vehicle with a convenient, user-friendly foot pedal release that pivots the rack away from the vehicle.
Fork-Mount/ Wheel-Tray System Bikes mount in individual positions, away from each other and the vehicle.
 Accessories Accessories are available for carrying Tandems, Recumbents and up to four Front Wheels.
Better Gas Mileage Bikes are carried in the draft behind the vehicle, providing better fuel efficiency and less wind noise.