Comparing The RockyMounts HighNoon FC And MonoRail Bike Racks

Updated 08/05/2024 | Published 09/19/2023

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RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$819.98

RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$719.98

Question:

what is the difference beyond price of the MonoRail and HighNoon bike racks by Rocky Mounts. Thank You

asked by: DG E

Expert Reply:

The RockyMounts HighNoon FC # RKY74MR and MonoRail # RKY10004-10005 are very similar, but do have a few differences. The HighNoon has a 45lb per bike capacity when hauling three bikes or 60lb per bike capacity when hauling only two bikes. The MonoRail only has a 45lb per bike capacity regardless of how many bikes you use.

Both options can can handle up to a 5" wide tire but the HighNoon has a slightly larger maximum wheelbase at 52", versus the MonoRail's 50" maximum. The HighNoon also includes straps on the ratcheting hooks to give you a bit more security. The MonoRail is slightly heavier as well at 63lbs versus the HighNoon's 53lbs.

The differences make me lean towards the HighNoon, but a few of the guys in the shop here have the single and double versions of the MonoRail and love them so either way you'll be getting a good rack. I've attached a couple of review videos AJ made for these racks so you can get a better look at them in use.

expert reply by: Kevin C

Rolland

8/4/2024

Hi Kevin, The max wheelbase of the monorail is stated as 50" in the etrailer videos and description, as well as the rockymounts website. Can you confirm the 48" in your comparison should be 50"? Also, per the rockymounts website, the weight of both is the same at 53 lbs. Can you confirm which is correct...your comparison or the rockymounts website? Thanks, Rolland

Kevin C.

8/5/2024

@Rolland I would always defer to the manufacturer's specifications. I assume there was a small redesign at some point since we originally added the bike rack to our site that wasn't caught and updated so I'll have the MonoRail's wheelbase updated on the page. The MonoRail # RKY10004-10005 has a 36" to 50" wheelbase and the HighNoon FC # RKY74MR has a 34" to 52" wheelbase. The HighNoon FC and MonoRail both are listed as being 39lbs with a 51lb shipping weight. The shipping weight I'm seeing on our end shows the HighNoon FC being just 2lbs more than the MonoRail, but that could just be the packaging and not the actual bike rack.