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Check whether your bicycle is suitable

Scandinavian Sidebike products are suitable for 80% on all (electric) bicycles and fat bikes on the market. However, there are a number of conditions that must be met before a sidecar may be used. These are listed below.

1. Type of bicycle and frame

The bicycle requires a standard frame with a triangle for mounting the rear wheel (see image). 

The wheels must be between 26 and 29 inches (except for specific versions for Super 73 and Unimoke E-bikes). 

Important: 

  • According to EU legislation, it is not permitted to use a sidecar in combination with a Speed Pedelec.
  • The bicycle frame must not be made of carbon. 
  • The sidecar is not suitable for racing bikes with aluminium frames and/or tyres that are 25 mm wide or less.
  • Full suspension mountain bikes are not recommended. 

2. Chain guard

In order to attach the mounting bracket to your bicycle, the chain guard may not be completely closed. 

Completely open
chain case

Example of a bicycle with a fully open chain guard that is suitable for mounting a bicycle sidecar.
  • Suitable

Partially open chain guard

Example of a bicycle with a partially open chain guard that is suitable for mounting a bicycle sidecar.
  • Suitable

Closed
chain case

Example of a bicycle with a closed chain guard that is not suitable for mounting a bicycle sidecar.
  • Not suitable

3. Select your mounting bracket (long or short)

When ordering a sidecar, you must choose between a short or long mounting bracket. To do this, measure the distance of the rear fork on your own bicycle. You can do this by measuring the distance (in centimetres) from the centre of the bottom bracket to the centre of the rear axle with a tape measure. 

If the length of the horizontal rear fork more than 44 cm amounts to, you will need a long mounting bracket. 

If the length of the horizontal rear fork less than 44 cm amounts to, you will need a short mounting bracket.

Illustration of a bicycle showing the distance from the centre of the bottom bracket to the rear axle, for choosing between a long or short mounting bracket for the bicycle sidecar.
Short mounting bracket for Scandinavian Sidebike bicycle sidecars.

Short mounting bracket

  • Horizontal rear fork = less than 44 cm
Long mounting bracket for Scandinavian Sidebike bicycle sidecars.

Long mounting bracket

  • Rear fork length = more than 44 cm

Still unsure? Send us a photograph.

Send a clear photo of the right side of your bicycle (with chain guard). 

Important: please include the following information in your message below:
– Brand of bicycle
– Type of bicycle
– Frame material

This allows us to assess whether the bicycle is suitable for mounting a bicycle sidecar.

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