opinions on top tube adapter

My Wrangler came with a smittybilt hitch so I'm planning to use a hitch mounted bike rack. But before that, I need suggestions on adapter since my bike has a slanted top tube. I know Thule and Yakima sell them but they are a bit pricey. Any recommendations on tube top adapter that is durable and inexpensive.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Klest on October 30, 2017 at 3:57am

If you get a flatbed hitch mount, you may don't need a top tube adapter. The one I have accommodates a slanted top tube without an adapter:

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product2_10052_10551_1122106_-1

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Permalink Reply by mike w. on October 30, 2017 at 4:09am

Performance carries one for about $25. i don't usually recommend Performance for much of anything, but they have one and it costs almost half as much of Yakima's. Maybe your LBS would be a good alternative to Performance, so go there first.

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Permalink Reply by Garry W. on November 6, 2017 at 11:36pm

Thanks for the info. Will also check the flatbed hitch mount suggested by Dan.

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Permalink Reply by KrisP on November 16, 2017 at 9:50am

If you are near West Town (Chicago and Western), I have a Yakima Tube Top adapter (new in packaging) that I'd let go for cheaper than the Performance brand option.