Extension for Ivtec WideGrip and Ivtec WideGrip Mini

The extension set in both variations (60 mm and 130 mm) contains:

• 2 elements that form the assembly of the extension;
• fasteners for attaching the small pad to the extension – 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

In most cases, 130 mm of extra vertical space is sufficient to avoid contact between the bicycle and the car or between two adjacent bicycles. You can follow these steps to determine which extension you need:

1. Measure the vertical distance from the top of the crossbar to the place of the roof of the vehicle at which the bicycle saddle is expected to make contact (A);
2. Push the saddle as much as possible into the seat tube and place the bicycle in the inverted position on a flat surface;
3. Measure the distance from the lowest point of the rear wheel of the bicycle to the ground (B).

The height of the extension that would work for you should be more than the difference of the measured distances B-A.

The 130 mm extension is included in the package of Ivtec WideGrip and you don’t need to buy it separately if you plan to buy the carrier. However, it is not part of Ivtec WideGrip Mini and you will only need it if additional elevation of the bike is required. The 60 mm extension is sold as a separate item only.

The 60 mm extension can be mounted directly to the crossbar only with the variation of Ivtec WideGrip for aerodynamic bars and the variation of Ivtec WideGrip Mini for bars with T-slot. In both cases, it is not necessary to purchase additional fasteners.

If your WideGrip Mini is for T-slot crossbars, you do not need to purchase additional bar fasteners kit. You can use the one from the carrier’s rear pad. But if the Mini is for square bars, then you’ll need another single element mount kit so that you get the required number of fasteners to mount the attachment.