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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.
# 2
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Very happy with my Thule hitch-mounted, four-bike rack. I used to worry about hauling two bikes on my old strap-on rack, but no more! I've yet to use it with four bikes, but it's handled one, two, and three bikes with ease. It's easy enough to install and un-install for one person, and a breeze with two. I've taken several camping trips during which I get stuff out of and put stuff into the back of my Ford Escape. The rack folds down quickly and easily to make this possible-- getting it almost completely out of the way. The one area that could be better is security. There's no way to lock the rack to the hitch nor the bikes to the rack.
Easy enough to assemble and attach to the hitch. Lock assembly also seems easy to use. My better half doesn't want the rack left on her Escape when we're not using so it will be off more than on (until I get tired of installing/removing. Overall, we're very pleased with this product. Very impressed with Etrailer as well. Product shipped the day I ordered and actually arrived prior to my installation of a class III hitch on one of our vehicles. The follow-up is excellent and I highly recommend this online purchase.
# 3
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.
Exactly what we wanted. This is our second one. Very easy to put together and install. The only issues with it were the time it took to deliver (it went out of stock, not their fault) and then watching the clearance to the hatch on the second car (Ford Escape). It's tight and it has a power hatch. Must not open with a bike on the back. But the rack itself is just fine, easy to assemble and incredibly easy to use.
# 4
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
I have a 2003 Ford Escape and it fit perfectly! East to use and my bike is safe and secure. The only thing was it was recommended that I buy an extra bar if I had a girls bike - this was not needed for the kind of bike I have.
The rack arrived in a timely manner. Installation was easy. The unit seems very sturdy, but I have yet to take it foe a spin.
# 5
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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2017 Ford EscapeWe have a 2017 Ford Escape. Bike rack fit the car very nice. Very easy to load and unload the bikes. Also the locks worked great.
# 6
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
# 7
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.
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Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
2017 Ford EscapeWe have a 2017 Ford Escape. Bike rack fit the car very nice. Very easy to load and unload the bikes. Also the locks worked great.
We have a 2017 Ford Escape. And bought a 3 bike Yakima Fullback. The it fit the back of the Escape great. Very happy with locks that came with it.
# 9
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
2015 Ford EscapePut rack on my 2015 Ford Escape and when I tried to open the rear door the clamps bent the door metal. I cannot use this on my car . The brackets are to thick to fit into the openings, both top and bottom The bike rack is useless on my car as it was sent to me
Once I found online measurements and youtube videos, it was easy to install. My bike is a girls bike without the straight bar from seat to handlebars and I didn't need additional the product they said may be required. The bumper of my 2016 Escape is plastic and the hatch door has no lip to hold the clamp for the bottom straps. I attached the clamp to the metal bracket that attaches the bumper to the car. I'm happy with this product and look forward to biking other places rather than around my block.
# 10
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
My friend and I each bought this product and find the quality to be excellent. My complaint is that 2 bikes are not an easy fit. I wonder if the “cradles” can be separated more but it too difficult for me. Other than that I highly recommend this item
# 11
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Once again Kirstin was Awesome!!! She remembered who i was and was very friendly again. My wife and I have ordered multiple items from e-trailers, for our auto and motor coach, and the service is fabulous. The last order of the dual receiver and bike rack were placed on the road while driving and Kirstin was Spot on with her recommendation and product knowledge. Yes you may be able to find things cheaper out on the internet, but we highly recommend the service and knowledge of e-trailers. Will use e-trailers again and again as we travel.
The bike rack arrived in a timely manner and was easy to assemble and install. I am delighted with it!
# 12
Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
2013 Ford EscapeGot this for our 2013 Ford Escape for a 4 hour trip we were making on roads varying from highway to back roads. The installation is easy if you take the time to plan out the straps and follow the directions. Lots of rubber and padding to keep from scratching the car. It seemed pretty solid even with the sway. It was a little weird when we tightened things down the top bar came off the glass. It didn't affect the performance, but it did make for a little concern going down the road. If we loosened things up to keep the bar on the glass it was too loose to prevent sway.
2015 Ford EscapePut rack on my 2015 Ford Escape and when I tried to open the rear door the clamps bent the door metal. I cannot use this on my car . The brackets are to thick to fit into the openings, both top and bottom The bike rack is useless on my car as it was sent to me
# 13
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Then rack seems sturdy, but I was shorted on lock nuts for the bolts so I'll have to go pick some up. But the fast shipped it to me without any extra charge.
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.
# 14
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.
# 15
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
I did a lot of research and decided this was the rack for me. I was totally correct. First, it has all the most important features but only weighs about 14 lbs. I was concerned as a senior lady with arthritis issues. I can use it well and it performed perfectly with an adapter bar for my Electra Townie. I have had compliments from several seasoned riders and a bike shop owner here at the beach who said it was great quality and I got a great price. Also purchased a locking trailer hitch pin with bike cable from etrailer. All over satisfaction with products and etrailer who provided enough videos to help me.
This product is exactly what I wanted. The 2" post fits in the reciever perfectly, and no wiggle. I did tighten the mounting screw, but didn't have to change the hardware I have already (locks). There are two more screws to reduce the wiggles at each pivot point, and there was little to begin with. I tend to test way beyond the breaking point, and did some aggressive driving with every bump across town to the first ride. All good and I won't worry while driving with the bike attached moving forward. Only thing I wish it had was a locking mechanism, but I used a wire cable and lock. The other comparable ones with a lock were 2X the price. I can use the additional lock if I have other plans than just a trail. Service has been outstanding and I will look for any future purchases of this kind to be through etrailer.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch bike rack and how it fits on a 2018 Ford Escape. The Sherpa is going to be a two-bike platform style bike rack, capable of supporting up to 40 pounds per bike. It's gonna hold onto our bike primarily with these wheel hook here and one strap down at the bottom. So if you wanna mix and match your bikes, if you want to use a carbon frame bike, you can, 'cause there's no frame contact and because it doesn't make that frame contact, if you have a really aggressive alternative frame, that'll work too. One of the earliest features that I wanna show off about this rack is that it has the ability to tilt away with the bikes loaded up.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Rocky Mounts MonoRail hitch bike rack and how it fits on our 2018 Ford Escape. The MonoRail is a two-bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting two bikes up to 60 pounds apiece. It's going to hold onto our bikes primarily with this wheel hook here and one additional strap down at the back. So if you want to mix and match, you definitely can with this rack. If you have an alternative frame style bike with a really aggressive frame, it'll work fine.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape NV22G
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 hitch bike rack and how it fits on a 2018 Ford Escape. The NV 2.0 is a two-bike platform style bike rack, capable of supporting two bikes up to 60 pounds a piece. It's going to hold onto our bike primarily with this wheel hook here and one strap down there at the back. So if you wanna mix and match, this will accommodate your carbon frame bikes, since this is no frame contact, and alternative frame style bikes that might have a crazy design. Also, if you wanna get some kids bikes on here, there are adapters for these sold separately, but you can put those on to accommodate those two.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination Two Bike Hitch Bike Rack and how it fits on our 2018 Ford Escape. It's gonna be a platform style bike rack, capable of supporting two bikes up to 35 pounds each. And it's going to be holding onto our bike primarily by these rotated padded clamps that go up and down our center mast. They do swivel and they are padded, but we still don't recommend using bikes like carbon frame bikes because it could potentially damage the frame as that's where our main point of contact is. And it's also gonna hold on with two straps, one on the back and one on the front wheel.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape HLY84FR
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE hitch bike rack and how it fits on a 2018 Ford Escape. The SE is a two-bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting up to 80 pounds per bike, which is a lot. That's some of the most weight capacity I've seen out of a hitch bike rack that we've tested. So it's gonna be really good for your e-bike purposes. Pretty much any bike you wanna get on here will fit.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape HLY66ZR
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Rack's Destination hitch bike rack and how it fits on our 2018 Ford Escape. This is going to be the Destination E and it's gonna be used specifically for e-bike purposes. It has a ramp that comes with it. It's going to be able to support up to 70 pounds per bike. We're gonna be making frame contact though, and that's how it's gonna be primarily held.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Rob: Rob here at etrailer.com, and today you're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 bike rack carrier, on our 2018 Ford Escape. Our Thule Helium Pro is going to allow us to carry two bikes in the back of our Escape and alleviate the problems of trying to cram our bikes into the back hatch or having to reach way above our heads to put our bikes on top of the roof. It's going to be a lot easier and a lot safer getting our bikes to and from the trails.Our bike is going to be held down by three points of contact. We're going to have two on the top cross tube here, then we're going to have one on the vertical support and that's going to help keep it from swaying too much and prevent any kind of bike to bike contact. But let's go ahead and pull our bike off so we can get a closer look. If we come to the cradle, we'll just push in on the button and we can start feeding the strap through.Once we have all the straps loosened, we can take our bike off and we'll set it aside for right now.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape HR1450Z-E
Hey everyone, today we have a 2018 Ford Escape and we're going to do a test with it of the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE two electric bike rack. Now this bike rack has been designed to be able to haul up to two electric bikes weighing up to 80 pounds each to and from your destination. It has a nice sturdy steel construction, it's got reinforcement so that it can handle the weight of your e-bikes while taking those impacts and vibrations at high speeds.Now, a really cool feature about this bike rack is that when it's loaded, you can tilt it away from the vehicle. And how we're going to do that is there's a safety pin on the bottom we have to pull. It's going to be just a snapper pin once we pull that off. You might have to lift up on the bike rack just a little bit.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape TH9043PRO
Hey everyone, today, we have a 2018 Ford Escape, and we're going to do a test fit of the Thule Helium Pro 3-bike hanging- style rack. Now this bike rack is going to be able to haul up to three bikes to and from the trails. It's been designed to be very lightweight, comes in at just about 20 pounds. So it's going to be very lightweight, easy to handle, you not going to have to struggle getting it into your hitch, risk straining your back with some of those heavier platform-style racks that you might run into. It's going to have an onboard cable lock, which comes from the base, pulled out from here, comes over the frame of your bikes and then locks into that spot. You use your key, lock it up and then unlock it when you want to unload your bikes.
Hollywood Racks RV and Camper Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Hey, everyone. Today we have a 2018 Ford Escape, and we're going to do a test fit of the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Se2 electric bike rack. Now this bike rack has been designed to be able to haul up to two electric bikes weighing up to 80 pounds each to and from your destination. It's made out of a sturdy steel construction. It's reinforced to be able to handle the weight of those e-bikes for when you're traveling at high speeds, all those vibrations, or even if you go over a speed bump or any high impact like that, it's going to be able to handle that weight.A cool feature about this bike rack is that it can tilt away from the vehicle to gain access to the trunk even when it's fully loaded. Now, if you do have it fully loaded with two 80-pound e-bikes, I would suggest maybe getting an extra set of hands to do this just because that weight could be a little bit dangerous to handle by yourself.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Speaker 1: Today in our 2018 Ford Escape we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Ridgeback four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number Y02458. We already have a bike installed on our rack, so let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Starting with our arms here, at the ends of both of our arms we're going to have the patented Yakima bottle openers. The cradles themselves are going to be stationary, meaning they can't move back and forth, but they do have this TPE padding, which is actually going to act as a shock absorber while you're driving, so when you hit those bumps, it's going to help protect the frame of your bike. Also, the bottoms of our zip strips here are also padded.On the back side of our mast here is this plastic piece. Now, since this doesn't come with any locks to speak of, you do have options where you can remove this plastic piece here and replace it with a Yakima handcuff integrated cable lock, which you can find on eTrailer.com.Now, the bike is held into place, we're going to have three points of contact.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Ford Escape
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Ford Escape we're going to be test fitting the Saris Glide EX 4-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SA774. We already have a bike installed on our rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look here. Probably one of the more interesting features about this bike rack is how it can tilt away from the vehicle to gain rear hatch access, but you can keep all four bikes on, which is pretty unique for a hanging-style bike rack. Usually you would have to take out all the bikes and tilt it away that way, or by a swinging bike rack that swings out completely with all four bikes still attached to get to the rear hatch.But with this one it's a very easy operation. You come to the back side here and there's this trigger or latch right here.
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