Best 3 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch Hitch

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I have been looking at options for a trailer hitch bike rack... We have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2 inch receiver and a Toyota Corolla thus will likely have to install a 1 1/4 receiver. Id only like one rack between the two vehicles , able to fit three bikes, sturdy/durable, and I believe that I prefer the platform but I could be compelled otherwise I just dont like swaying bikes. Also, when I ride with my friends they are all either large mountain or road bikes, but occasionally I take my wife and young daughter out too, therefore it would have to accommodate a wide range of bikes. Does any such rack exist?

asked by: Matthew L

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I really like the Saris SuperClamp EX part # SA4025F. This is a lightweight platform rack (which is normally an unheard of combo). That means it'll be easy to install and remove from your vehicle since it's light, but also it'll be very easy to load bikes on since it's a platform rack.

This rack also only touches bikes at the tire so it protects any damage to delicate frame materials or finishes. Since your Corolla is going to have a Class I hitch installed on it you would be limited to only carrying 2 bikes with that vehicle. Otherwise you may hurt the hitch or the frame of the vehicle.

Check out the review video I attached for the bike rack as well. Note that the video is for the 2 bike version of this rack but the features are the same.

There are no 3 bike platform racks for Class I hitches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Best 3 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch Hitch

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