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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 Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 10
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.
# 11
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.
# 12
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!
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Transfer Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TS02G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to slightly move that wheel hook out of the way. We can use our foot or our hand, and we're going to push on that lever there.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage NV22B
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is NV22G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here, and we're going to pull down on our lever and tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle. In this position we are going to gain full access into our back hatch area to get anything in or out that we may need.
Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HoldUp platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02443. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here to the back, lightly lift up on our bike rack, and pull out on our red pin. Once we pull that out, we're able to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XT platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is S64650. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. At our front and back tire we have wheel cradles. That's what's going to hold our bike tires in place and prevent those from moving.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup two bike, hitch mounted bike rack, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, we'll slide that shank of the bike rack 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 a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike to the rear of our Sportage is about an inch and a half. We've added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. We pull the red know at the base of the bike rack and allow it unfold. With the bike rack in this position, we have full access to our rear hatch. We'll pull the red know to raise up our center mast and we'll raise up our frame hooks and under a wheel strap. We'll grab our bike and place it onto our bike rack, securing it first with the frame hook.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 bike rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt though the pinholes and tighten it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the 2 fit together. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the Sportage is about 9 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 13 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now loosen up the black hand knobs on the upper left- and right-hand side of the bike rack to lift out the cradle arms. With the cradle arms out, we've added about 37 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. To access the cargo area, we can pull the black pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler four bike rack, part number Hr8500. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and secure it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about four inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about seven and a half inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now pull the black pin at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Swagman Fork Down Roof-Mounted Bike Rack, part number S64710. We'll begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicle's crossbars. We will then bring out our hardware starting with the front well take the silver bracket to go in underside of the front crossbar and insert them into the pre-drilled holes at the front of the bike rack. We will then thread on our black wing nuts and repeat these steps for the other side.We will then move to the rear, where this time we will just slide the silver bracket down through the predrilled holes in the bike rack and bring the black plate up against the underside of the rear crossbar, again using the black wing nut to tighten it down. We will then make sure all of the wing mats are fully tightened down and were ready to load our bike. We will double check to make sure our skewer is loose at the front and will undo the strap.We will place our bike onto the bike rack, sliding the forks down onto the skewer.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 KIA Sportage well be testing in the Thule Apex Swing Four Bike Rack, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit well 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. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 2 inches. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Sportage.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack, part number n101. To begin our test fit well 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 well tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4-Bike Carrier, part number y02451. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiving tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank of the carrier we can tighten down the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 10 1/2 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 9 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 2-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number y02450. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank we can use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 4 inches.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9029. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about an inch. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding Tilting 4-Bike Rack with Anti-Sway, part number th934xtr. To begin our test fit, well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 5 inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style 2-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th990xt. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about an inch, and weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. Well pull the gray lever at the base of the carrier and allow it to unfold.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9025. To begin our test fit well 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. Well move to the rear of the shank and tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over some clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 2 inches.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number s63410. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 6 inches. Weve added about 18 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number sr26247. To begin our test fit well 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 with a wrench. Then we can install the lock on the same side. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 34 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sportage.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number rky1011. We'll begin our test fit by placing the bike rack onto the vehicle's crossbars. We'll loosen up the Allen bolts at the rear to bring the rear bracket on the underside of the rear crossbar.We'll then move to the front where we'll remove the black plastic cover and bring the rubber-coated steel straps around the underside of the front crossbar and hook them into the connection points. We'll then use the included Allen key to tighten down the silver bolt to bring the straps tightly up against the front bar.We'll then move to the rear to finish tightening down the Allen bolts for the rear bracket. Once everything is all tightened down and secured we're ready to load up our bike. We'll replace the black plastic cover at the front and double check to make sure our skewer is loose so our forks can slide down onto it.We'll undo the tray straps at the rear and place our bike onto the bike rack.
Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Rhino Rack Four-Bike Rack for Two Inch Hitches, part number RBC038. To begin our test fit, well 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 the lock on the same side. Now, well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 11-1/4 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our carrier to the rear is about 3-3/4 away.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we'll be test fitting the Prorack Four Bike Carrier, part number pr8062404. 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 with a wrench and installing the clip on the other side.Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about four inches. We've added about 29-1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Platform Style Hitch Mounted 2-Bike Rack part number S102. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and install our pin and lock. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3/4 inches away here at the wheel cradle.
What our customers are saying:
"I am amazed at how quickly my order arrived. In less than a week the hitch and bike carrier arrived and was installed on our Honda Fit. My husband and I are going to love this, as previously stuffing 2 bikes in a Fit was a challenge, not to mention the reassembly involved....by the time we were ready to join our friends on the bike trails, they were on their way back. Thank you!"