# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Fits like a glove on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Will work out perfectly if our family of 3 turns to 4, and if not that’s cool too. Built solid and adjusted to fit the stock 1-1/4” hitch perfectly. etrailer.com’s customer service is next level! I had a shipping confirmation the same evening I ordered it, lighting fast delivery time, and had constant communication all along the way.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Works really well on my Cross Trek. I only have one bike and can open and access the hatch without removing my bike if I put it on the outside. Only improvement I can think of is if the tubing were larger it might be more rigid, but it does seem strong enough as is.
Rack seems like quality, no wobble. One of the set bolt threads was stripped but customer service was Great! Got me a replacement insert in 2 days! 4 stars for customer service
# 3
Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
I've taken this rack all over New England on the front of my Dodge Ram 3500 pick up truck with a truck camper. I had no idea it was possible to love a bike rack so much. After one drive I didn't ever worry about it again. So nice that it locks up when I am camping or taking a quick stop for food on the road. So glad I bought it from etrailer. They totally help me pick the perfect rack for my challenging set up.
# 4
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Really impressed with the quality for the price. Looks great too. Does a great job of securing the bikes as well. I’ve owned bike racks that secure by the top tube and find this design much easier.
I had a little bit of trouble assembling the rack at first, but it was complete user error and the folks are eTrailer were really patient in helping me out. Once the rack was assembled it has functioned wonderfully. My only note is that it appears to be built to sway slightly which is strange, but doesn't hurt anything. Bottom line: great product, great price and I'm happy I bought it.
# 5
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Fantastic customer service, they caught an error on my part by pointing out my hitch wouldn’t fit my bike rack, on the holiday weekend no less! Great product, heavy duty!
I purchased this bike rack a year ago and I use it A LOT. I had to buy and install a stabilizer because without it, the unit would sway back and forth even without a bike on it (very noisy). This makes removal more cumbersome but since I keep the hitch on year round it doesn't matter to me. The tilting function is fabulous allowing easy use of my RAV4 hatchback. I can even tilt it down with a bike on it. I got the 2 bike hitch. Plenty of room for two bikes to fit without rubbing. Lastly, the hitch has a sizable through-hole on the bottom to thread a good sized cable so I can lock my bike up. Sturdy. I highly recommend.
# 6
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
Everything was just as promised: the bike rack arrived well packed. Excellent instructional videos made the install a breeze.
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
# 7
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Nice product,
Of all the bike carriers I looked at, the Yakima was the clear winner. And etrailer is one of the best vendors I have ever dealt with, whether in my private life or in my business career.
# 8
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
Best bike rack ever! I hesitated making this purchase because of the cost, but after having and using a Kuat rack, I will never go back. It is the highest quality and a pleasure to use. Also, Kuat customer service is great! etrailer.com had the best price and super fast shipping. I ordered it on a Sunday and received it two days later. Very impressed!
Good quality and design. Wish the build in lock as a bit longer, but it could be paired with another cable lock to get all the wheels for two bikes.
# 9
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
My hitch mounted bike platform is just what I needed! The video was extremely helpful in understanding and using the various configurations.
Bike rack has been great. We've taken it on several road trips. It makes taking the bikes somewhere close to the house an option now. Before this we had one of the strap on racks that take 15 minutes to get the rack and bikes onto the car, the thought of going anywhere with the bikes was really annoying. This thing takes 2 minutes to get on or off, so taking the bikes somewhere is a breeze.
# 10
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The BEST bike carrier by far!! We are both in our 7th decade and even I alone (5’2” 120 lbs) can manage to attach this in my hitch without any issues. It’s so easy to load both our hybrid and e-bike and they are super secure. We love that it folds up small and wheels away when not in use. This bike carrier is worth every penny!!
# 11
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I bought this bike rack to use with a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III for a Crosstrek 2018. So far no issues, pleased with the purchase. I am also using the Swagman Anti-rattle Hitch/cable Lock, which was easy to install. My only complaints are 1) the pin that allows the top part of the rack to be folded becomes easily stuck when removing/inserting and 2) depending on the bike frame, it may not be possible to mount on this rack. Regarding number 2, I have a mountain bike that does not fit on the rubber cradles. I was able to remove the outermost cradles (they slide off after removing the safety screws) and placing the bike on the horizontal polls themselves (with some padding using rags and reinstalling the cradles to prevent bike from sliding). Overall these are minor comments and for the price I really can't complain.
Works just as it's supposed to, which is always a pleasant surprise these days. I can't see any difference between it and racks costing a great deal more.
# 12
RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
We love our RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack. The fact that it can hold our two e-bikes and swings out for rear door access makes it perfect for vanlife. Service and communication from etrailer is outstanading!
etrailer.com asked me for a review about 1 week after it arrived. A better review would be in about 6-12 months after delivery to allow me time to use and experience the rack. Disclosure: my review is just for the assembly and install. Assembly is not easy. I needed to go to the internet and look at photos. The instructions lack detail. So only 4 stars for assembly instructions. It seems like a good design. The included locks seem cheap - like why bother including. The hitch pin design seems to tighten down the rack so there should be minimal rattle and movement. The rack sits up relatively high, so it would be safer to lift heavier e-bikes with two people or use some type of field engineered ramp. Wish it was made in the US and I wish the country of original was fully disclosed in the etrailer.com description. Perhaps it is disclosed but I learned it was from china after it was delivered.
# 13
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
First trip with 3 bikes. Nary a wobble. The anti-sway strips appear to make a big difference.
# 14
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
Everything was just as promised: the bike rack arrived well packed. Excellent instructional videos made the install a breeze.
EVERY BRAND HAS ITS PROS AND CONS. THE PROS ON THIS RACK IS THE HIGH QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION AND THE INNOVATIVE FEATURES. THE RACK IS EASY TO USE AND EASY TO INSTALL. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE INTEGRATED BIKE STAND. IT IS EASY TO USE, UNOBTRUSIVE, AND COMES IN VERY HANDY WHEN YOU WANT TO MAKE A TWEEK ON YOUR BIKE WHILE AT THE TRAIL HEAD OR IN THE PARKING LOT. I KNOW THERE MUST BE A NEGATIVE TO THIS RACK, BUT AFTER A YEAR OF USE I HAVEN’T FOUND IT YET. IT IS A BIT PRICEY, AND IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT DURABILITY, QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION, OR ADDED FEATURES, THEN A LESS EXPENSIVE BRAND MAY WORK FOR YOU AND YOU WILL SAVE A FEW BUCKS. ALSO, IT IS A BIT HEAVIER THAN SOME OTHER RACKS, BUT I AM IN MY 70’S AND I CAN HANDLE IT FINE.
# 15
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro on our 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. This is gonna be a great way of hauling four bikes to and from your destination as long as you have a class II hitch or above. If you have an inch and a quarter class I hitch like we have today, then we can only carry up to two bikes and it's gonna be 35 pounds per bike, just keeping that in mind. And it does have a tilt away feature which is awesome for getting stuff out of your hatch but you have to take the bikes off to do that, so I'll show you that in just a bit. Right here we have three points of contact, two over the top tube and then an anti-sway strap right here. It's just gonna reduce the amount of movement it has and it's gonna help your bikes not collide with each other as much cuz if I took it off, notice we have a lot more movement.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer, and today we're taking a look at the Swagman Chinook bike rack on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. This is gonna be a great choice for transporting your bikes of up to 45 pounds per bike. Since it is a frame mount, if you have a custom paint job or a carbon frame style bike, this might not be the one for you, but we do have a cool tilt away feature, and that's gonna allow us to keep our bike on the rack and still have access to our hatch, and when you fold it back up, you're gonna hear an audible click letting you know that it is secure. We have three attachment points, a strap for each tire, and the frame mount. To take the bike off, we're gonna start with the straps and just swing them out of the way, and then keeping one hand on the frame so it doesn't fall on your vehicle, we can then push on these buttons and swing them up, and I like to just take the hooks off 'cause it makes it easier for me to take the bike off. And I also like to lower this center mass down by lifting up on this lever.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Destination Bike Rack on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. This is a good entry level bike rack 35 pounds per bike. And since it is a frame mount, if you had a custom paint job or your carbon frame style bikes, this might not be the one for you. But it's gonna be made out of steel, so it will be very durable, last a long time. and it's finished with a black powder coat making it rust resistant. We're gonna have three points of contact, keeping the bike on the frame, and that is a strap on each wheel and then this center frame mount.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Subaru Crosstrek S64650
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look at the Swagman XC2 bike rack on our 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. This is a good entry-level bike rack that's gonna allow you to carry up to 35 pounds per bike. We do just have the one contact point, and it's a center frame mount. So, if you had a custom paint job, or your carbon frame style bikes, this might not be the one for you. Very simple features.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Colin: Hey everyone. It's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. We've been test fitting some bike racks on it. Right now we have the Kuat NV 2.0 installed.This is going to be available in three colors. Right now we have the gunmetal gray installed.
What our customers are saying:
"Just to let you know I was very satisfied with my orders for a hitch, wiring harness, bike rack and extension. I have a 1995 Dodge Ram van and some of the parts are hard to get elsewhere. I received all my orders proptly and will recommend you to others. The pricing can't be beat. Thank you. Sincerely, Frank"