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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.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Ford Escape
Today we have a 2009 Ford Escape and well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To mount the bike carrier on our hitch, well fit the shank in the reciever tube and well line up the hitch pinholes. Then well take our anti-rattle bolt, thread it through our hitch into the shank of our bike rack and tighten it down. With the bike rack secured in the vehicle, well grab the latch at the bottom of the upright mast, tilt the bike rack down so that we can check for rear vehicle access. With the bike rack down, we can easily access the cargo area of our Escape. Well pull it back up and well grab the latch at the top of the upright mast to open up the bike arms.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Ford Escape
Today we have a 2009 Ford Escape and were going to be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. To mount the bike rack, well fit the shank into the receiver tube on our hitch. Well open the built-in hitch pin and snap it into place. Once weve done that, we can go ahead and tighten our hand knob which will secure the anti-rattle device inside the hitch. Next well grab the latch at the bottom of the upright mast, release it so that we can lay the bike rack down and check for rear vehicle access. With the bike rack tilted down, we can easily access the cargo area of our Escape.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Ford Escape
Today we have a 2009 Ford Escape, and well be test fitting the Sport Rack Two Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number A30901. To mount the bike rack, well insert the shank with our 2 adapter sleeve into the receiver tube on our hitch. Well line up the hitch pinholes and well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and follow that by tightening it down with a wrench. With the bike rack secure, well fold down the platform legs and the upright mast to check for rear vehicle access. With the bike rack laid down flat, we can easily get to the cargo carrier of our Escape. Well put the mast back up into position and now were ready to load our bike.
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