# 1
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Great product, as good as advertised. Easy to assemble and shipped and received as promised. Highly recommended.
Ordered Swagman XTC-2 bike carrier. etrailer gave me the best price with a price guarantee and free shipping that was prompt. Product arrive in great shape. We will use this carrier for a bicycling vacation to the northeast this summer.
# 2
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
The carrier is made well and the bikes are secure when used. We will be using it to go to local parks that have a nice pathway for biking here on Long Island. Delivery took 4 weeks longer than originally stated. The straps that are to go to the side on my car are not possible due to the form of the hatch sides but connecting them to the top keeps it secure, as well.
So far, so good.
# 3
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
The carrier is made well and the bikes are secure when used. We will be using it to go to local parks that have a nice pathway for biking here on Long Island. Delivery took 4 weeks longer than originally stated. The straps that are to go to the side on my car are not possible due to the form of the hatch sides but connecting them to the top keeps it secure, as well.
So far, so good.
# 4
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
This rack has been excellent. We transported three bicycles from MA to MN and then to Ontario on a Toyota Prius. The rack served us well.
Fits to my 2013 Prius to a Tee. So far so good. Happy with it. But noticed that the price went down a few weeks after I bought it. Bummer. Also passed up on the Whitehall rack Thule lock. Now have to buy it after further consideration
# 5
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bought this rack because I for some reason are more comfortable (perhaps more used to) the hanging style bike rack. It reminded me of the Thule 4 bike rack that I have and like so much (at much less money). I am very pleased with quality of this rack. At first glance it appears to be built magnificently. Delivery was very speedy. Rack was packaged great with minimal assembly required.
I am unhappy with my purchase as I am unable to access my hatch on my 2013 Prius.
# 6
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
I looked at a lot of bike racks and the Kuat was one of the very best. Lightweight and a reasonable price. It folds nearly flat and easy to store in the trunk. I'm using on a Toyota Prius and one pleasant surprise was I can open the hatchback without moving the rack or the bikes.
# 7
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Does not fit a 2019 Toyota Prius very well at all. The website says it will fit, but there is no way to hookup position B strap. I put it up at the bottom of the hatchback window, but since it is on such an extreme angle, it's wants to pull away. Plus I don't think the strap will last at this extreme angle. Otherwise, it seems like a nice rack, but just because etrailer says it fits your car doesn't mean it's going too.
Fits a 2017 Prius Two and seems well built.
# 8
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
Really great bike rack for my Toyota Prius C. Easy to attach, and very secure.
# 9
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Appears well made out of the box. Anxious to see how it holds up to use vs. the bing names in racks.
# 10
Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
Really great bike rack for my Toyota Prius C. Easy to attach, and very secure.
# 11
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
TLDR: Awesome. Easy. Secure at 80 mph. I have really enjoyed this Kuat rack over the past year. Installation was straightforward (just crank down on that tightening bolt through the hitch!), and I can move the rack on and off the car without too much effort. The rack weighs around ~30 lbs if I recall correctly. This rack keeps my bike safe with no problem going 80 mph down I-10 across west texas or over subpar roads in town. It takes seconds to load and unload the bikes. No fidgeting for 10 minutes to secure the bike. No ratchets to come loose and drop your bike on the road behind you, which I recently saw. :/ Just quickly load up your bike(s) and go. And yes, it can all be operated one-handed while holding a bike or a bag. The tilt down mechanism is great when bikes are loaded on the rack, and I need to access my hatchback area. Otherwise, I can open the hatchback on my Prius without a problem when the rack is folded up. Prius side note: I had a 1-1/4 hitch installed for this rack. Love it! I really appreciate etrailer's videos and pricing. Thanks!
I am so glad I bought the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch bike rack. It looks so good and it fits so good into my Prius. I drove with it this morning and my bike has never been so secured with the integrated locking cable and rattle free design. Assembly was also easy and it took me only thirty minutes to do it. I totally recommend this to any avid biker who is contemplating on buying a decent bike rack.
# 12
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
TLDR: Awesome. Easy. Secure at 80 mph. I have really enjoyed this Kuat rack over the past year. Installation was straightforward (just crank down on that tightening bolt through the hitch!), and I can move the rack on and off the car without too much effort. The rack weighs around ~30 lbs if I recall correctly. This rack keeps my bike safe with no problem going 80 mph down I-10 across west texas or over subpar roads in town. It takes seconds to load and unload the bikes. No fidgeting for 10 minutes to secure the bike. No ratchets to come loose and drop your bike on the road behind you, which I recently saw. :/ Just quickly load up your bike(s) and go. And yes, it can all be operated one-handed while holding a bike or a bag. The tilt down mechanism is great when bikes are loaded on the rack, and I need to access my hatchback area. Otherwise, I can open the hatchback on my Prius without a problem when the rack is folded up. Prius side note: I had a 1-1/4 hitch installed for this rack. Love it! I really appreciate etrailer's videos and pricing. Thanks!
I am so glad I bought the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch bike rack. It looks so good and it fits so good into my Prius. I drove with it this morning and my bike has never been so secured with the integrated locking cable and rattle free design. Assembly was also easy and it took me only thirty minutes to do it. I totally recommend this to any avid biker who is contemplating on buying a decent bike rack.
# 13
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bought this rack because I for some reason are more comfortable (perhaps more used to) the hanging style bike rack. It reminded me of the Thule 4 bike rack that I have and like so much (at much less money). I am very pleased with quality of this rack. At first glance it appears to be built magnificently. Delivery was very speedy. Rack was packaged great with minimal assembly required.
I am unhappy with my purchase as I am unable to access my hatch on my 2013 Prius.
# 14
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Thule Easy Fold bike rack came on time. It was easy to set up and put on our truck though it is a bit heavy. I was delighted to see they had thought to put wheels on the bottom for moving without having to carry it to the vehicle and no rattling when driving! Very sturdy and folds nicely away. It can be tricky to take off the hitch and requires a bit of lifting to loosen and slide out. The bike ramp is difficult to get to and we found it was just easier to just lift our bikes onto the platform. Definitely great for our electric bikes.
The BEST bike carrier by far!! We are both in our 7th decade and even I alone (5’2” 120 lbs) can manage to attach this in my hitch without any issues. It’s so easy to load both our hybrid and e-bike and they are super secure. We love that it folds up small and wheels away when not in use. This bike carrier is worth every penny!!
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Hey everybody. Ryan here at etrailer 00:06:13. Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium platform style bike rack. So one of the big things that really separates this platform style rack from a lot of the others out there is how it's going to secure your bike. So it's going to use two wheel hooks. So one in the back and one here in the front, and that's not the case with a lot of them.
Thule Big Mouth Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius, we're going to be test-fitting the Thule Big Mouth. This is a frame clamp style, roof bike rack. It's part number is TH599XTR. We have our Thule Traverse Roof Rack System already installed on the Prius, so we'll begin our test-fit by placing our bike rack right up on to our load bars. Here at the front we've got two clamps that come down. We'll remove the T-bolt from the clamps.
Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius, we'll be test fitting the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mounted, part number TH9001. To begin our test fit, we'll need to fit our dial according to the instructions or the Thule Fit Guide. In this case, we need to set our fit dial to dial number 7. We'll place our carrier directly onto the rear of our Prius. We need to make sure that the lower arm of our carrier sits on the bottom well of our licensed plate. We'll go ahead and fit our top hooks at the top part of our rear hatch.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex Four Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th9029. Please keep in mind that when using a class one hitch you can carry a maximum of two bicycles. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch.Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Prius is about five inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding/Tilting Four Bike Rack with Anti-Sway fitting 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th934xtr. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt.Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about nine inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about eight inches. We've added about 18 inches to the overall length of our Toyota Prius.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Two Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th9042. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and allow the attached pin to fall into place. We'll then move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about three inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style Two Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th990xt. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening with a wrench.Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about nine inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of our Prius is about six inches. We've added about 13 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan Four Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number s63410. Please keep in mind that when using a class one hitch you can carry a maximum of two bicycles. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch.Line up the pin hole and install our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 12-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Prius is about three inches.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today on our 2011 Toyota Prius we'll be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Platform-Style Hitch Mounted Two Bike Rack, part number s102. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and install our pin and lock. We'll move to the rear of the shank and use the hank knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Prius is about 3-1/2 inches.
Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today, on our 2011 Toyota Prius, well be test fitting the Kuat Beta Folding 2-Bike Aluminum Rack for 1-3/4 hitches, Part Number B202-114.To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pinhole; and install our pin and lock. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now, well go over some key measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Prius is about 3 inches. Weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of our Toyota Prius.We can open our rear hatch without tilting the bike rack, but if we have some larger items we want to load, well just pull the pin at the base of the carrier to allow our carrier to tilt away from the vehicle.With our mast back in its upright position, well pull the pin at the top of the mast to swing out our dual arms. With these out, weve added about 25 inches to the overall length of our Toyota Prius.Well undo the cradle straps just swing our cradles and place our bike on to the frame cradles.
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Toyota Prius
Today, on our 2011 Toyota Prius, well be test fitting the Kuat Alpha Aluminum Folding Locking 3-Bike Rack for 1-3/4 hitches, Part Number A103-white-114.To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pinhole; and install our pin and lock. Well tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Well go ahead and pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt away from the vehicle. This allows us to have access to our cargo area by opening our rear hatch.With our mast back in its upright position and the pin reinstalled, well go ahead and go over4 a few clearance measurements. We have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Prius is about 4 inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Toyota Prius.Now, well pull the pin at the top of the mast to swing out our dual arms.
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