SportRack 2 Bike Wheel Mount Rack Review - Video
SportRack Folding Trailer Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Carrier
Features:
- Fits both 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (Class II Only) and 2" x 2" trailer hitches
- Carries up to 2 Bikes
- Works with most alternative and larger tubed frame bikes
- Will not work with recumbant bikes or bikes with an extra long wheel base
- Bike is secured at 3 points - both tires and the frame
- Powder coated to resist corrosion
- Rubberized hooks protect the finish on the bikes
- Hooks are also offset making it easier to grab bikes of similar height
- Center pole tilts down to the side to allow easy access to the inside bike
- Bike rack arms fold up, taking up less space in the rear of the vehicle when not in use
- Shank is angled up for better ground clearance
- Includes anti-rattle device
- Includes bolt and lock washer to secure bike rack to hitch
Specs:
- Measures 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest wheel mount
- Wheel Mounts measure 2-1/2" wide by 14-1/2" long
- Measures 58" center of wheel mount to center of wheel mount (when the wheel mounts are at their widest point)
- Maximum weight capacity: 90 lbs.
- Normal hitch locks are not compatible with this bike rack due to the built-in anti-rattle device.
- Use A30901LHP hitch lock, or A32022 hitch and cable lock as a keyed-alike option to secure the rack and bikes to the hitch.
Wheel mounts are adjustable to accept bikes with different lengths. Straps secure the wheels into the mounts.
The cushioned hook or cradle allows the carrier to secure many types of bike frames while protecting the bike's finish.
Shank is threaded for anti-rattle bolt.
Valley #V91130
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Love This Rack!
Vic from Lake Charles, LA
I think this rack is great. I have a small car and it fits very well and is easy to use. Folds up when I don't need it and makes it easy to get into my hatchback. Holds the bikes very securely. Love It!
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Expensive
Byron from Clinton Township, MI
The Item is expensive but it does do what it says. Light weight, strong and easy to use.
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Great product, average design
Dave-O from Dallas, TX
Overall it works very well. The unit is not a stable as I would like it to be. It bounces around more than others because of the 2" hitch adaptor not being a tight fit. The pins are sometimes hard to push in, but at least they are tight. It definetly gets the job done, but could be design stronger.
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Good product
larryc from Cameron, IL
Installation was easy and quick
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I LIKE MY RACK!!!
Tom Hailey III from Winston-Salem, NC
I really like my rack! It's the most secure rack design for fast load and unloading of bikes. The ONLY improvement is the 'dogleg' bend it makes out of the hitch could be a couple inches higher to keep exhaust fumes and road gravel/debris from hitting the classic show bikes I carry. One of the decals on a very expensive bike wheel started to peel from the heat of the exhaust fumes out of my car's tail pipe. I've considered taking the rack to a welding shop to see if it can be raised. In the meantime I try to remember to keep the wheel decals rotated away from the exhaust pipe.
VERY SATISFIED with the powdercoated fabrication, workmanship, and fit of the rack!
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Awesome bike carrier
Tom F. from Milford, MI
Does just what I was looking for!
Easy on/off....just awesome!!!
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A bargain for the money
Andy from Mid-Michigan
Was skeptical about this hitch but relied on the feedback to take the chance on it. This hitch is well worth the money. Saw one nearly identical in build with a different brand name at local bike shop for $249. Works great and is more stable than I'd expected.
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Great bike rack
Chris M. from Decatur, IL
I bought this rack a couple of weeks ago to transport my wife's and my road bikes. So far its been on a 4 hour round trip and numerous trips around town. The rack performs flawlessly and supports the bikes very well. Once you get it set up its extremely easy to use. You could spend 2-3 times more on other racks, but I doubt they would work much better. Definately recommend buying this rack.
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very good rack
larry from st. catharines ont.
great rack, easy to install and folds up fast and easy.
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First and Last Bike Rack
Jim F from Roper, NC
Too many people have told me they were unhappy with their current racks due to scratching and unsure they were secure.. This rack changes all that.. I have travelled 280 miles and the bikes were as secure as when I started and not a scratch.. Price is right too!
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What A Breeze!
Jim H from Plano, TX
What a great bike rack! A great experience start to finish: ordering was a breeze, great status emails along the way, fast delivery (at no charge), condition of order, and easy installation. Excellent instructions (who reads them anyway,it almost put itself together!) I had one small problem with a damaged Velcro strap and called customer service. They were great also. They answered, understood and resolved my problem in minutes. I will definitely be a return customer and can't wait to tell all my friends about y'all.
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excellent bike rack
Robin from McKinney
Everything about this bike rack saves time. Quick set-up, installation, removal.
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Great bike rack!
Chad from Franklin, TN
This bike rack is great. i would pay double the money for this. It is very easy to put together, and very easy to use day in and day out. The fact that this rack has more points of contact with your bike means that it is more stable; there is no bouncing around like other style bike racks. I highly reccomend the anti-rattle hitch lock kit.
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Great item.
Greg from Buena Vista, CO
Very well made item. Attachment to hitch was very stable and it is very easy to place bikes onto the rack. There is very good ground clearance from the ground on relative steep inclines. In order to make bikes fit, you will have to experiment with placement of the rubberized frame hooks and once set, it will not be an issue. We took our bikes on a ride over very uneven rockyterrain and there was minimal movement of the rack and no rattles were detected. Great item!!
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Bike carrier recommend it
James M. from Richford, NY
Sport Rack 2 bike carrier:
Minimal assembly required, instructions easy to read and straight forward.
Had it together and on vehicle in about 20 minutes, would have been less time if I didn’t take a couple
Cigar breaks. Love it carries my wife’s and my bike just fine with no rattles. The wife’s bike is a little
shorter and lower but the carrier has sufficient adjustability to even place granddaughters miniscule
bike on with just a few minor adjustments. When not in use it may be taken off and stored very convenient.
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Easy to use, not very sturdy
Miss Kitty from Landisburg, PA
Product is easy to use but is somewhat difficult to adjust by yourself. Rack bounces and you will need a bike beam for the step through model of bike even though the add says you don't, you do. Velcro is very strong and worked well at keeping tires still and in brackets.
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