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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Swagman XTC bike rack is quality. I had the rack assembled and placed on my 2017 Ford Escape in less than an hour. Assembly instructions are straight forward and easy to understand. Placing two bikes on the rack requires some adjustments. My Trek Silque road bike and Specialized Rockhopper fit well. Once the adjustments are made you won't have to make them again unless you're racking different bikes. Sturdiness is great. Front to back sway is nonexsistent while side to side sway is minimal. I've driven my bikes around quite a bit with no problems. Locking the rack to the hitch is an ongoing process. Right now Im using a small padlock where the hitch pin goes, but will probably go with the locking hitch that is available for the rack. Love this rack. One important issue. I was considering a hanging rack, but these racks don't always work well with women's frames since the frame needs to straight across to work best. This platform rack has worked best for me.
Just purchased the XTC for my new 2012 Ford Escape. Easy installation, minimal assembly. The assembly is a very sturdy platform for transporting bicycles. Excellent bike rack for the price! Had to go purchase an additional 1/2 inch lock washer which allows easier access to bolt head when mounting to the 1-1/4 hitch.
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Easy to install, secure. Very pleased ! Perfect of my Ford Escape. I can mount it and the bike unassisted. My brother recommended it because he has had his for several years and loves it ! He purchased his from etrailer.com also.
I love my etrailer bike rack. I have a Ford Escape, and I had to go to UHaul to get a hitch installed, but that was a good experience, although expensive. (Cost more than the etrailer!) After getting the hitch, it just takes about two minutes to put the etrailer rack on and load the bikes. I'm a little old lady, but I have no problem doing it myself. The etrailer gives me the freedom to explore all the rail trails in my area without having to rely on anyone else. Also, if you are concerned about it being stolen while you are out on the trail, it removes quickly and easily to fit inside the locked car.
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
delivered on time and in good shape. Thought several pieces were missing, but talked to manufacturer and was told how pieces were packed and I had over looked them.
Great tutorials and very easy to install. Thanks
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Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Rack is very sturdy and heavy duty. Instructions were terrible. Locking hitch pin would not thread correctly and ended up damaging it. Thankfully the threads on rack were fine and I was able to use the non-locking threaded pin. Would like a replacement locking pin ASAP
For the price, it's a good-quality, sturdy bike rack. I have used it about 5-7 times with no issues. I only used it for one adult and two kids' bikes, but I am sure it can handle four bikes as advertised. It's great that the rack folds upwards when it's not required.
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I love how easy this was to set up and how easy it connects to the hitch. And because it's so lightweight, I can easily install it myself.
Solid rack. Straps do a nice job keeping both bikes in place. I use additional bungee cords to leave no doubt. This is a great bike rack and I do recommend it even without the use of additional straps. Fits great into the hitch and the tightener works amazing.
Saris Axis 2 Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape we will be test fitting the Saris Axis 2-bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2" hitches, part number SA832. The first thing we'll do is take the shank of the rank, install it into the hitch, line up the pinholes, thread in the anti-rattle bolt from driver to passenger side, tighten it down with a wrench, and secure it with a lock on the other side. With the rack installed we have about 14" of ground clearance. The nearest part of the rack to the back of the bumper is about 8-1/2". We've added roughly 15" of overall length to the Escape. At the bottom of the mast we can go ahead and pull the t-handle, and that allows the mast to lean backwards. This will allows us to gain full access to the back of the SUV. Put the mast back in the upright position, we can go ahead and extend the arms of the rack.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape, we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV aluminum platform-style 2-bike rack, part number N101. 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 insert our pin and lock. Here at the rear of the shank, we'll use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16" of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Escape is about 5".
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Two Bike Rack for Inch and a Quarter and Two 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 use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 19 inches of ground clearance.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape we'll be test fitting the Soft Ride Dura Parallelogram Tilting Four Bike Rack for Inch and a Quarter and Two Inch Hitches, part number sr26247. 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 it with a wrench and then installing the lock on the same side. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 15-3/4 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about two inches.
Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape we'll be test fitting the Yakima SwingDaddy Four Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack, part number y02422. 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 it with a wrench and installing our lock or pin on the other side.Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 19-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Escape is about four inches. We've added about 12 inches to the overall length of our Ford Escape.
Set up: Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan Four Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number s63410. 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 it with a wrench. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements.We have about 18-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about nine and a half inches. We've added about 21 inches to the overall length of our Escape.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Escape
Today on our 2005 Ford Escape 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.Here at the rear of the shank we'll tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 19-1/2 inches. The closest point of our bike rack to the rear of our Escape is about three and a half inches.
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