# 1
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
It seems solid when I loaded a bike onto it. I haven't driven with it yet though. It assembled easily and isn't too difficult to set up for your bike. The reason I am rating it only three stars is due to the poor alignment of some of the lynch pin holes. Specifically when you raise the side arms you should be able to insert the pins to hold them in the upright position. Unfortunately the wheel holder trays bump into each other. So you can lock one arm into position but the other one ends up with the lynch pin holes just slightly misaligned which doesn't allow the pin to be inserted. Also when a bike is loaded on it the rack is tilted or not level to the ground. This may be due to the spacers not fitting tightly to the receiver and the weight of the bike being offset. Other than those issues it seems like a decent, east to operate bike rack. I think overall I will be happy with it.
Ok Deliver was at 12:05, Completed the install and had it on the car with the bike at 13:36 same day. The hardest part was getting it unpacked, it came protected with no issues. The cats loved all the boxes. Instructions were easy to follow for the most part, make sure you do read them so you don’t put parts upside down. I assembled it while hooked to the hitch which I found help with the assembly. Everything fits nicely and looks great. The only issue I had, was my two hitch is a 1.25” so I had to take off the 2” housing, that thing was on there, but with effort it gave way. Took it for a test ride and then rechecked all the bolts and parts to ensure they were still tight. I am very happy with this rack. The bike is easy to get on and off, I can still use my tailgate if needed and it easy to use. I would recommend this for anyone who has a KIA Sportage (or similar) with a hitch.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I purchased this with a Drawtite hitch to hold my wife and I's beach cruisers in order to get to trails and areas too far for us to ride to on our own. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. It fits exactly as I could have wanted on my 2017 Kia Sportage. Bikes are snug and secure, the padding on the hooks prevents scratching of your frame and prevents slipping.
Was very pleased as to how well the rack was constructed and the ease of putting it together. Will be nice now to have the ability to drive to bike paths and to enjoy our bikes since it got boring to just bike around the neighborhood.
# 3
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 4
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
# 5
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
2002 Kia SportageRack arrived timely. Installation not too difficult for one person to do. Rack very stable when loaded and while driving.
This bike rack was easy to install right out of the box. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
# 6
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Installation of rack was really simple and took very little time. I have only used a few times but there is no noise, the bike is very secure, and it is really easy to use. I am very happy.
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
# 7
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 8
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 9
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 10
Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting
This bike rack is a tremendous value. Cheaper and just as good as comparable racks that cost twice as much. The rack has performed superbly. One caution: the manufacturer’s packaging is poorly designed, and insufficient to safely ship a 60+ pound bike rack. The steel parts of the rack shifted during transit and broke several molded plastic components. Saris’ customer service folks were excellent, and promptly sent replacements for the components that were broken in transit. The improper packaging was not etrailer’s fault. Saris should reengineer their packaging for this item.
This is great bike rack. It arrived fast and just in time for our trip in mid July. My husband and I put it together quickly, we looked at a [online] video for how to put it together and went by the instructions booklets. It took us under an hour to put it together. It is very simple to load and unload bikes on it and the bikes stayed stable throughout our 600 mile trip and back. So overall, I am very satisfied with this bike rack. Will now see how it holds up with time.
# 11
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This a well designed, well built bike rack. The swing-away feature works well and allows the rear door to open with the rack on the car. The anti-sway lock is frankly impressive and this rack is an excellent bargain.
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2007 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2007 Kia Sportage, well be test-fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof-Mounted Bike Carrier part number RKY1014. Now we begin our test fit by placing our bike rack on top the crossbars and well make sure that the rubber coated steel straps at the head of the bike rack move underneath the front crossbar. Well loosely clip them back to the head of the bike rack where well then move to the rear crossbar and put the clamp underneath the crossbar and secure it using the wing nuts. Well move back up to the head of the bike rack while were tying down the Allen bolt securing the rubber coated steel straps to the front crossbar. We can then open up our front skewer preparing our bike rack for the front fork of our bike, then well move back to the rear wheel strap while were under the strap to make sure its out if the way. Well place the bike in to the carrier making sure that the front fork falls into to the skewer.
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