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Code: S63360
Retail:$160.00
Price:$144.00
Shipping Weight: 35 pounds
Shipping SpecialInnovation meets durability to create this top-line bike rack. The double arms provide stability, while the straps tighten down over almost any size bike frame. Not only does the rack itself tilt forward to provide access to the cargo area of the vehicle, but the arms also fold down for easy storage when not in use.
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The Swagman Trailhead hitch-mounted bike rack carries two bikes on dual arms that provide superior stability during transport. The dual arms easily fold down for storage - just pull a pin - and each arm features an integrated reflector at its tip.
The Trailhead has anti-sway cradles that rotate and slide along the dual arms to perfectly position your specific bicycles, reducing the need for a bike adapter bar. The cradles include durable rubber straps to hold your bikes firmly in place on the rack.
Trailhead tilts forward, away from your vehicle, when you remove a pin at the base. This allows easy access to your vehicle's rear cargo area.
The Trailhead includes a two-piece adapter that installs over the shank to convert your rack for use on 2" hitch receivers. For 1-1/4" hitch receivers, use the rack without the adapter.
The Trailhead comes with an anti-rattle, threaded hitch pin and clip to secure the rack to your trailer hitch and eliminate rattle during transport. To lock your rack to the hitch, replace the pin and clip with Swagman's anti-rattle lock (S64029; sold separately).
Video of Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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Today, we'll be reviewing the Trailhead Bike Rack from Swagman, part number S63380. This is their four-bike version. Some features of this bike rack include the ability to switch from an 1-1/4-inch to 2-inch hitch with the use of an adapter as well as an anti-rattle bolt to secure the rack to the hitch. It also folds down to gain better access to the rear of your vehicle. The arms fold down for better storage and the anti-sway cradle secure your bikes at three points which helps to prevent the bike-to-bike contact. The cradles themselves are adjustable and accommodate different types of frames.
We'll now go over to these features in more detail. We'll start by preparing our bike rack for the hitch. Today, we'll be using a 2-inch hitch so we'll go ahead and reinstall our adapter to the bike rack shank. Now after installing our shank into the hitch, we'll line up the hitch pin hole and install the included anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, we'll put the safety clip on the other side, which secures our bike rack to the vehicle.
Next, you'll notice this knob here on the back of the mast of the bike rack. This knob will enable you to take out the slack within the mast while it's in its upright position. Now, in order to fold your bike rack down, you do need to undo this knob and make sure that the U clamp is turned. We can then pull the pin and allow the mast to tilt down. Moving up the mast, we can pull the pin here which will allow us to bring out our dual arms.
After reinstalling the pin holding the arms up, we'll now talk about the cradles. Each cradle features an anti-sway cradle which gives you more versatility to load your bikes. There are two straps per cradle to give a little more security holding the bike to the bike rack. You'll notice that the cradles rotate left to right and adjust front to back to accommodate many types of alternative and women's frames. This will reduce the need for a bike adapter bar.
Now with our straps undone and our cradles exposed, we'll go ahead and place the bike into the cradles and bring the straps around, securing our bike to the bike rack. Now for demonstration purposes, we're going to mount our bike on the outermost cradles. However, when loading your bikes, you should load the heaviest bike closest to the vehicle and work your way out. With our bike secured, well go ahead and take it out on the road and see how the Trailhead performs. That will do it for the demonstration of the Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number S63380.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (42 Customer Reviews)
by: Stephen K02/18/2013
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Did not open it yet. But the speed of your shipping was un real, I received the rack in two days.66822
by: Robert D.03/16/2012
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Flawless - quiet - secure - easy - convenient. Winner! I just completed a 1624 mile road trip/move from DC to Austin TX with the Swagman bike rack on a 2010 Honda Fit. This rack felt kind of heavy, but did a great job - no noise, no vibration, and the deep saddles and straps made me feel very secure. Love the saddle design. Wrap one strap around the seat tube and one around the top tube on one end, and two around the top tube on the other. I used a bungy cord to keep the front wheel in line with the frame. Very secure, noise-free. The swing-down design came in very handy when accessing the hatch. I hadn't considered this important when I bought it, but it is a nice feature, especially given the weight of the rack. Nicer to keep it in the hitch and swing it down to get in the back. Also, note how the rack rises up from the hitch receiver. This gave me plenty of ground clearance. I had that little Honda way loaded and the rack never bottomed out or scraped when entering driveways, parking lots, or up ramps. This was the right blend of features, cost and quality for my use. I'm not sure what more I could have wanted! 34084
by: RR01/20/2013
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This is a quality product with a good finish and well thought features for the price you're paying. With my bike on the carrier, you get ample clearance between the ground and the bike wheels (about 2 feet) for my VW CC. 63603
by: Laurent01/13/2013
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Great product, exactly as advertised. I went to many web sites and bike stores but yours is the best and has by far the best presentation and variety. In these modern times it is nice to know that some people out there still do it right.62826
by: Christina A.11/20/2012
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Perfect for the job. I had to find a wrench and small hammer for the lynch pin (to keep in the boot of the car) to make it easier to put it on and off the hitch. But I like it and feel it is a great product for the money.59833
by: Doug M11/16/2012
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haven't used it yet, but it looks very well built and high quality. Only problem is, to take off the adaptor for larger-size hitch receivers so I can insert into my class I receiver, I need a metric set screw wrench. It would be nice to include one in the box.59541
by: Jim E10/21/2012
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I recieved it sooner then expected. The Swagman bike carrier was easy to put together and I am looking forward to taking the bikes when we vist our grandchildren in FL during Thanksgiving.57795
by: Isaac10/08/2012
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Well built.. A little heavier than I expected but sturdy.56788
by: Sarah10/05/2012
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Just installed the rack & took the bike on a little ride... all worked great! Installation instructions could have been a little bit clearer, but I've seen worse.56382
by: Keith Y.09/12/2012
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This bike carrier does what it is supposed to do for a reasonable amount of money. However it could be a lot better without increasing manufacturing cost. My gripe is that it sticks out so far behind the vehicle. To give you an idea of how far back it is, I've got a hatchback and the hatch can open without tilting it. Makes the tilt feature redundant then doesn't it? This effectively puts weight just that much further back and acts as a lever, causing the load to bounce more and exerting more stress on the hitch and car. Because it is so far back Swagman saw there was a danger of striking pavement behind it so bent the hitch extrusion up to provide more clearance. If I were to do it again, I would purchase a competitor with tilt feature that sits closer to the vehicle.54434
I agree - the carrier sticks out too far behind my car. Is a shorter arm available?
comment by: charles elson - 5/6/2013
There is not a shorter arm available. Some vehicles do need the extra length in order to open hatches or trunks with the bike rack tilted down. It all depends on the vehicle and location of the hitch. The photos we have of this rack with a Volkswagen EOS show how with certain vehicles, the shank length is necessary and fits well.
Patrick B - 5/8/2013 by: Pete S.09/08/2012
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Product shipping was fast.Bike rack is of good quality,anti-rattle pin works great.Only problem is most womens bikes will not fit on this rack,had to buy a bike adapter bar to get my wife's bike to fit on rack.54121
by: Jim11/29/2011
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Great product , well built with solid release pins ! Etrailer is great with there free shipping . 27477
by: Willis B11/08/2011
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I was impressed with the design and functionality. I liked everything about it. We won't have a problem with depressions in the road like other racks. This is our first one so we will see if it stays strong during use.26713
by: Jim V09/12/2011
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My Swagman Trailhead 2-bike carrier arrived on time and was easy to assemble. Both bikes fit nicely on the carrier (even the female style bike for my wife). I’ve taken the bikes out on a short test drive and both remained secure. I had contemplated buying the cheaper Road Gear bike rack, but was glad I upgraded to the Swagman. E-trailers web site was very helpful and their on-line response to questions was excellent. 23850
by: Greg G08/28/2011
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Very sturdy built bike rack. Assembles to the 1 1/4 " hitch on my Explorer quickly. I would recommend for any SUV.22948
by: Gregory W08/13/2011
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Bike carrier fold up for easy storage will fit in a closet.21786
by: Chris H08/09/2011
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Excellent rack....except the retaining wires for the the pins. The way they are attached is very flimsy, both came off the withing the first week. Easily fixed with sheet metal screws and and heavier eye crimped and soldered on21520
by: Brian F.08/08/2011
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Very solid and well made. 21310
by: Willie E08/08/2011
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This was the second time ordering and recieving products from Etrailer, i was pleased both times. Cant wait to use the bike rack.Thank you etrailer.......Willie from Robbinsville, NJ21304
by: Jay C.08/05/2011
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folds up nice, fits womans frame without adapter bar and holds our bikes very secure, I changed all the bolts to marine grade stainless steel,cost about $ 14.00, but I hate rust !!!. I also bungy cord the wheels to stop them from spinning while driving, ( it drives people behind you at nite NUTS, been their !! Enjoy this mount, you cant go wrong, and muchmor secure than the vecro ones !!! happy trails21227
by: rockndood07/17/2011
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Will work for both my 1.25" receiver on my car and the 2" receiver on the truck.19573
by: Sheldon R07/07/2011
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Great rack for access. The arms fold down when bikes are off, and the whole hitch tilts out of the way for easy trunk access and mechanical features when opening convertible hard top. Priced cheaper than Yakima and Thule for same features.18758
by: Tom G.05/21/2011
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Excellent service, package arrived quicker than expected and bike rack works great15026
by: Fran B01/21/2011
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Great product. Fits as advertised. 5865
by: Dan S08/16/2012
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The bike rack arrived in a timely manner and was easy to assemble and install. I am delighted with it!51903
by: Bob P08/14/2012
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Arrived when you said. Had to search for an allen wrench that fit the 2" adapter to remove it. I'm sure many folks would not have that size. Looks fine and fit OK. Haven't tried it with the bikes yet. Bob51633
by: Rich D08/09/2012
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The unit is well constructed and easy to install on your hitch.51105
by: Steve H07/31/2012
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Very quick shipment and great customer service. The bike rack works very well. Would highly recommend etrailer and this rack.49978
by: John H07/30/2012
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I chose this rack based on the reviews, and it lives up to the hype. Very solid construction, and a very solid fit in the receiver. After installing it, I attached my bike and drove it around a bit just to get a sense of how solid it was. After many years of a trunk mounted rack, this rack is rock solid by comparison. And I can easily open and access the trunk even with my bike in place. I'm not only pleased with the rack and the hitch I purchased, but also EXTREMELY impressed with the great people at etrailer.com. I sent a question that was answered quickly, and they kept me informed of my order and its status every step of the way. Thank you so much!!49884
by: Del N.07/27/2012
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Great service and it came in 7 days. Real easy to take from the box and mount on the hitch. I like the fact that it will fit my 2" and 1 1/2" hitches. Like the way it hold the bikes and travel really well. I made the right choice in a bike carrier. 49590
by: Jim F07/23/2012
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Good hitch mount trailer, like the swing down feature. Fairly easy to assemble and mount. A little wiggly side to side (clockwise/counterclockwise), but very solid up/down or front/back. I've used it locally, and for a longer trip (>200 miles at highway speed each way) If it were a bit stiffer side to side, I would have rated it excellent. Good product, good value.49075
by: Steve06/30/2012
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Solid craftsmanship. Bikes are secure, easy placement in holders. Nice option of pulling a pin, allowing carrier to tilt, to access hatchback of a Subaru Outback wagon. Slight "side to side" movement when driving down the road however; maintains solid attachment to trailer hitch.46300
by: Ashley Ski06/22/2012
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Got my sweet new bike rack today and got er loaded! Thanks for hooking me up! Gonna hit up some river trails today:)45262
by: Arnold06/20/2012
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Product is solid and sturdy. Instructions could have been clearer.44978
by: RoxyHG06/18/2012
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We were replacing a trunk mount rack because we pruchased a new vehicle and didn't want to scratch it up with the old rack. This hitch mount rack is perfect. Easy to put together, easy to put in and remove from hitch and no scratching of our vehicle! The bikes were very secure when strapped down in the carrier. Even the guy tailgating us all the way to the bike trail wasn't concerned about the bikes coming loose!44620
by: Laura06/18/2012
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Delivery was super fast and we love bike rack. It is very sturdy and the straps are strong. 44553
by: Larry C.06/16/2012
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No issues carrying two bikes. 44416
by: Dave R.06/15/2012
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Your service was great and the Swagman S63360 is exactly what I needed to carry our two bikes on our Ford Edge.44282
by: Tony04/18/2012
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I researched other hitches before purchasing this one. I am totally satisfied with the quality and ease of installation. would recommend this to any of my friends. Great quality at a good price..37603
by: curt b.03/25/2012
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the product was everything you said it would be, I am very pleased with the service. Your prices are right on and fair.Your web site is very easy to get around on. I will be back to do more buisness and will pass the word of your sight to others. thanx again35060
by: Joel S.03/25/2012
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Quality product. Glad I spent a couple extra dollars and got this rack! GREAT service and shipping was FAST!35043
by: Julie J03/12/2012
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The customer service with this company is excellent. I got my order way ahead of schedule and still got free shipping. The bike rack is everything the add promised and I love it. It is good to know that there are still companies out there who cater to their customers. 33684
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