# 1
SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted
The rack arrived very quickly. Upon opening the box I observed that the covers for the suction pads had come loose during shipping. Probably not an issue. The instructions for assembly and mounting were clear and easy to follow. I planned to secure the cups to the glass roof on my VW. So, I thought it would be best to clean the glass and roof with auto detailing spray. After doing that I attached the carrier and gave it a prett y good shake. I have attached three photographs that may add clarity. I'm very optimistic. This may be the best carrier I've had for my bicycle. Keep Eager.
I received delivery and setup. I seem to be able to connect my road bike wheel with quick release - but not my road disc bike with thru-axle. Do I need an accessory for thru axle bike?
# 2
Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Performed perfectly on a 140 mile round-trip in my 2017 Acura MDX. It took me a few tries to position the anchors inside the top of the hatch, but I got the hang of it and the rack did not shift at all while driving 50-60 mph on the highway.
After searching for a bike rack for my 2015 Hyundai Sonata, I settled on the Yakima Fullback 3. I initially wanted a roof rack so I could carry my bikes and kayaks, but my options with the panoramic sunroof were limited and expensive. Part of the Sonata trunk lid is plastic so I was very hesitant to use a trunk mounted rack. It seemed that most Sonata owners were using a trunk mount rack, so I placed my order on a Sunday evening. etrailer shipped it the next day and I received the rack on Thursday. It took about 10 minutes to unpack, read the instructions and install it. I put both my mtb and road bike on and went for a test ride. The rack was more stable than the hitch mounted rack I had on my old vehicle, and the best part was it didn't scratch my paint. It keeps the bike pedals far away from my bumper, and it was one of only a few racks that would clear my factory spoiler. It folds up and I can stick it in my trunk while I ride. The only reason for the 4 stars is that the rack is fairly heavy. It would be nice if Yakima could find a way to lighten it up while keeping the rigidity and price where it is now. Otherwise, I'm completely satisfied with the rack and the service from etrailer.
# 3
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
After reviewing and researching the other manufacturers of a 2 bike rack, we decided on the Sherpa 2.0. It was easy enough to assemble, just follow the directions. We used it for the first time this morning on the back of my Outback and we were both pleased at how stable it was. Easy to mount our bikes and dismount. We plan to use it on our Mustang and my hubs '68 F100 as well. So far, very pleased with the performance and appearance. We purchased the black one for a 2' receiver.
This rack is great. The adjustable tilt feature is convenient. The price point is solid for the quality. The 4 star rating is simply because some of the plastic melted due to exhaust heat when the rack was in the bikeless up position. Küat warranty and customer service was great. They are replacing the hook. If you're thinking of this for a 2021 Forester, definitely get the Hi-lo adapter so that the hook doesn't sit in line with the exhaust.
# 4
Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray
Overall, a beautifully made sturdy rack and excellent value of quality for price. My only wish is the front 4 Allen screw/ two u clamp mount design, while stable, could be redesigned with a quicker system of fastening. I switch these between two cars, and wish it were easier to dismount/mount on the crossbars. it holds the bikes securely and I like the look of them very much. if you don't move them on and off they will be 5 stars.
I got this since the rack I originally ordered was no longer in production. I really like that this rack is not the plain old boring solid black like most out there. It was super easy to install. BUT, keeping in mind I am blonde and prone to daft moments (or few), I kind of had issues putting my bike on the rack at first. With some jiggling and jangling of the fork mount, I was able to figure out that you pull on the end that does not have the lever and to loosen up the rubber stopper that connects to the lever to make room for the fork to mount to the skewer. And then it was easy there after! Derr... I drove in 20mph+ winds and on 70mph interstate with my bike on the rack and did not encounter issues, as well as through pouring rain. I did stop to check how secure my bike was mounted and it was fine. I tightened the fork mount a few times just for minor jiggling security's sake. I then drove on some rough-ish mountain roads to get to the trail head (yes, I know it says no off road, but c'mon, mountain bikers have to in order to get to the trails) and the bike remained secure the whole time. In all, so far, I highly recommend this product. I drive a 2015 Subaru outback with the stock roof rack and it fit fine, even with hatch door open. My bike is a 29 hardtail Haro. It fit fine.
# 5
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Excellent bike rack. Easy to put together. Fits perfect with the etrailer curt hitch. This is a heavy duty bike rack, which also means it heavy but still manageable. Using this for my Aventon Ebike.
# 6
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I was sent additional mounting materials that don't correspond with my hitch or my bike rack. See the photo below. Are these materials for my Swagman STC2 Bike Rack Item #S64670?
Very stable and simple to use bike rack that works great with my road bike AND with my 29" Big Rippers. It makes loading and unloading the bikes a snap and they are safe and secure for traveling once loaded and secured. I have already logged over a thousand miles hauling bicycles with this rack and highly recommend it. I am a big fan of Yakima roof racks but, honestly, wish I would have went with this setup for my bikes from the beginning.
# 7
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my Toyota Highlander, thanks guys, great job
First rack I've ever purchased I misplaced the end bar used to lock the bikes onto the rack. Can I buy another one?
# 8
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.
This is a great bicycle rack that is well built. When I received the rack, the box was damaged from shipping and the lock keys were missing. I contacted the staff at etrailer and they were incredibly quick to provide a solution. Awesome customer service! Will gladly do business with etrailer again.
# 9
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
We love this bike rack for its ease of use and solid construction. Bikes are quick and easy to load in and lock down tight. The hitch-receiver tightening system works great for a wobble-free rack and the hinge and locking lever work smooth and solid. It looks nice too.
So after much research into bike racks, I decided on pulling the plug on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I've looked into the Kuat NV and other brands, but they were just too much for my needs. If you've got "regular" bikes and not the heavier eBikes, then this rack is perfect. I wanted a hitch rack that was user friendly and not overly complicated. I have a mixed bag of bikes and this rack can handle them all, from mountain bikes, street bikes, and BMX bikes. I like that this rack comes with an adapter piece for 20"-24" wheels. Assembly of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a no-brainer. I think it's only 4-5 bolts really. Everything else is ready to go. The anti-rattle hitch ball mechanism is simple to use with just a twist of the dial, easy. The tilt pedal/lever is also easy to access should you need to open your hatch, a solid "click" assures it's in place. So far, loving this rack. Fit and finish is superb. Thanks to Jerred and etrailer for answering my questions, always helpful.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Super easy to load 4 bikes and go. Takes me 5 minutes to get all 4 on the rack, compared to 15-20 with the rack I had before. I would change nothing honestly. It's a fantastic rack. It has performed great. I can now quickly load 2 kids bikes and 2 adult bikes on the rack with no special adapters. We can hit trails faster and spend more time riding. There is no real downside. It's also significantly cheaper than competitors and provides a much easier and smooth experience. Is it a great rack for small families who want to ride together. No adapters needed for different sized bikes and super easy to load and unload. I would not recommend this particular model if you don't plan on using more than 2 slots. But for 3 or 4 it rules.
# 11
Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
Love this rack and use it every day on my Toyota Tundra pickup. I ride my cruiser on the beach and loading/unloading bike/s is really easy. I travel to riding locations as well and even at highway speeds, two bikes remain secure and wobble-free. My bikes are expensive and the stand-up mode of securing them means no worn paint or scratches. If any complaint it's not made for the salty air here in FL and certain parts corrode...even with daily rinsing off. The rack is perfect for the fat and oversized wheels on bikes I've owned...even heavier ebikes...WILL BUY IT AGAIN.
# 12
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
This bike rack is awesome. Our two e-mountain bikes fit perfectly on the rack. We have taken them on long road trips with no issues. Great bike rack.
Great sturdy rack, and the wheels are very beneficial. Have never been a fan of the Thule locks, but the rack makes up for it.
# 13
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Silver
# 14
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
This thing is a work of art. Easy to put together. Loaded two Phat bikes on the model 3 and good to hit the trails. Stoked
Fantastic bike rack. Switch it between a Honda Ridgeline and a Subaru Outback Wilderness and it works perfectly. Accidentally lost the locking pin that secures the rack to the trailer hitch and when I inquired with Kurt about ordering a replacement lock keyed to match the locking cables on the rack and the Kuat rep sent one to me for free. (I removed the rack and left the lock sitting on my car bumper. Later that day I drove off and lost the lock on the highway).
# 15
Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this bike rack for my 2018 Honda Odyssey. I am very satisfied with the bike rack and purchase experience from etrailer. I received prompt responses for my queries which helped me decide between Inno vs Thule. Inno bike racks is very well build, easy to assemble and holds your bikes firmly by tyre with out any damages to your bike body. I use the bike rack to carry a Trek Dual Sport - Large and Trek Verve -XL. I strongly recommend this Inno for bike rack and Etrailer your purchase.
Awesome rack! I have been running a variety of bike racks since the early 1990’s and this is the best one yet. Once setup for your hitch it only takes seconds to put on and take off. Easy load and unload, including a 50 lb e-bike. Be advised, it blocks the rear license plate when in up position (Lexus RX350h). Only reason for 4 stars is there’s always room for improvement,
# 16
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I am very pleased with this hitch! Fit my bikes very nicely. Easy to assemble. Rack looks great on my Mazda cx-30. Customer service is very responsive.
A very good, inexpensive, lightweight bike rack. Folds nicely and doesn't interfere with the hatch opening on our 2023 XC40. I wouldn't consider this a heavy duty rack, more suitable for short trips to the riding trails. Good for urban living, as opposed to 4 wheeling out to a mountain destination. Several plastic components. Two things I dislike is 1) the hitch pin lock is cheesy plastic, and because of the threading bolt on the rack's hitch, you can't use a sturdier 5/8" locking pin. and 2) the cotter pins should have a small security cable.
# 17
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Aqua Blue
# 18
SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Black
The Komodo was the perfect solution for carrying my road bike on the trunk lid on my old BMW Z3 Roadster. I also purchased the front wheel Hogg and or works beautifully. Seasucker's Komodo Is a very high quality product that looks like a piece of art. I'm likely to get more compliments on the Komodo rack than my bike or car!
# 19
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This is a replacement as old one was damaged during a deer collision.
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
# 20
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Such a fabulous bike rack!! The rack is simple to mount onto the van’s hitch. It’s easy to add or take off the outer rack either before or after putting it on the hitch. The two part design is a great feature for taking a bike to the shop for repair, for when it’s just the two of us, or we can quickly add the second half for two more bikes. It folds up against the back of the van easily and securely. When needed it holds four adult bikes without any problems. Bikes are SO enjoyable to load onto this rack - way better than racks that support the bike by the frame. I have a Y frame bike so it was always challenging to load it onto a traditional rack. The tire supports move to accommodate any size bike. Bikes that have the lower frame get mounted closer to the vehicle for each section of the rack. The rack is stable when driving, even when fully loaded. The locking feature is nice, especially for when we’re away from home and the bikes stay on the rack overnight. Be careful when lifting as the rack itself is heavy.
I've been using a Yakima RidgeBack 4-Bike for many years however I needed to find a bike rack that would transport my wife's new Trek Verve +2 Lowstep E-Bike. Since it is a Step-through and weighs 52 lbs. with the battery, I was uncomfortable hanging the bike off the RidgeBack. I typically only transport 2 bikes however occasionally need to pack up 3 or 4 bikes. After much research, I decided on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE4. I loved the fact that I could take off the extension and make it a two back rack and appreciated the price. I was however concerned the E-Bike might be too heavy as the specifications note a 50 lb. per bike limit so I reached out directly to Hollywood Bikes. I asked if they thought it'd be alright to place the E-Bike closest to the vehicle with the battery removed. I heard back from them within 24 hours and they agreed, with the battery removed it would be fine. I ordered the SE4 on Monday morning and it arrived Thursday. It was well packaged and easy to assemble using the instructions. I had absolutely no issues and it went together perfectly. The rack is of very good quality and sturdy even when loaded up. I really like that the bikes can be locked down and everything, including the supplied cable is keyed alike. I was able set it up for only 3 bikes as that is all we're taking to Florida next week. I'll follow up after our trip.
Fit Test: Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes with 2018 Tesla Model 3
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today, we'll be taking a look at how the Kuat Piston Pro X fits on the 2018 Tesla Model 3. So this hitch was just recently installed on the Model 3, so that they can carry around some bike racks. Now, the Kuat Piston Pro X is an awesome bike rack, because of how you have the weight capacity, you are able to use the pistons, it has a fancy-schmancy way of opening up to load the bikes on and off and take them right back off. So very quick, very easy process, but also, it's a premium bike rack with premium features. So the first thing we'll take a look at, this is how it looks when you have it all folded up, you're able to open up your trunk if needed, you're not hitting that bike rack. If you do have the wiring added to your Tesla Model 3, you will be able to take advantage of the wiring on the bike rack.
Fit Test: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2018 Tesla Model 3
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at how the Hollywood Racks Destination four bike platform rack fits on the 2018 Tesla Model 3. So this bike rack is unique in that it's an affordable rack but also lightweight and compact but can still carry around four bikes. So if you're looking for something easy to maneuver and install onto your Tesla Model 3, this might be an option for you. It does have some downsides though like it's not able to tilt away and you don't have a great weight capacity. So if you have E-bikes, not gonna be the best fit. So if that's still good, then on our Tesla Model 3, this is how it's gonna look folded up.
Will the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Fit Your 2018 Tesla Model 3?
Today we have a 2018 Tesla Model 3. We're going to be doing a test fit on the Kuat NV 2.0 four bike platform-style rack, which is part number NV22B-NA22B.This four bike platform-style rack, is probably one of the most high quality and most durable four bike platform-style racks you're going to be able to find. It's make out of solid aluminum, except for the shank, which is solid steel of course. It grips your bikes very well. You can see that this bike is really not going anywhere.One of the cool features about this bike rack is that, if for an extended period of time you only have two bikes to take out, but you don't want to drag the extra length onto your vehicle, we can come right here and take off the two bike addition, which just slides in right here. If we come back here, we just take off this end-cap, and this little post, and the bolts are inside, you unscrew those, which are right here, and then you just pull off the addition, and put that end cap back on.Something to keep in mind is that, this bike rack because it's so durable, it does weigh a lot.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Tesla Model 3 TS01B
Today, on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're gonna be test-fitting the Kuat Transfer One-bike Platform Rack, part number TS01B.And we have the bike in the rack set up on the Tesla for you, to give you a nice idea of how everything'll look installed. In just a moment, we'll kinda jump into some of the details and features, but first, I'd like to show you how the trunk can open and close with the bike in the rack installed.Now, depending on the style of your bike, in the upward position here, the trunk just barely clears it. So, depending on the size of your handlebars, it may or may not open. You don't really have to worry about that, because the rack actually tilts down by this foot pedal. And as you can see now, you have more than enough room to get in and out. And obviously, with our bike not installed on the rack, your trunk will function in either position.So, the bike is held down at two points by the rear wheel cradle and strap, the front tire cradle and front wheel hook.
Fit Check: Testing Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack on a 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on a 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima High Road Roof Bike Rack, part number Y02114. Now, this bike rack mounts to the roof rack of your vehicle. It's going to allow you to carry up to one bike on top of the roof of your vehicle, rather than having to extend the length of your vehicle, by adding a hitch-mounted bike rack. What's really cool about this bike rack is that rather than having to take off your front wheel and place it in your inside your vehicle, you're going to be able to . It's going to haul your bike by the wheel, and as you can see it's got this V shaped .. The bars make this V shape and clamp it down.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're going to be doing a test on the Rockymounts Switch Hitter Roof Bike Rack, part number RKY1270.This bike rack mounts to the roof of your vehicle and allows you to carry your bikes on top of your roof rather that having to add on the extra length with a hitch mount bike rack. It grips your bike by the forks so keep in mind you will have to remove your front tire and place it inside your vehicle, whether it's your trunk or your backseat, whatever you most prefer. The clamp system is very easy, as you can see right now, it's pretty loose. You just loosen and tighten like that, depending on how think your forks are. And you clamp it down like so and it is locked into place. Back here we've got an elastic strap securing the back wheel in.
Test Fit: Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier on a 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're going to be doing a test fit on the RhinoRack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Rack, part number RBC035.Now this bike rack mounts to the roof rack of your vehicle. It's gonna allow you to carry your bike above your vehicle rather than adding on that extra length to the back of your vehicle with a hitch-mounted bike rack or trunk mount.The bike rack grips to your bike by its forks, so you'll have to keep in mind that you do need to remove your front tire, and you'll have to place it inside your vehicle, or your trunk wherever it's convenient for you. But as you can see, the forks slide into there and this clamp system keeps it tight and secure to the bike rack.The back tire is secured by this ratchet strap that can adjust along the bike rack. It's gonna help accommodate to bikes of different lengths that you might have at your household. Up here, we have the cover up front with the lock right here. If you lock that down, it's gonna prevent anyone from getting this cover off.
Compatible? Yes! The Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack Fits a 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're gonna be doing a test fit on the INNO Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack. Part number is INA391. This bike rack mounts to the roof rack of your vehicle and allows you to carry your bike on top of your roof rather than having to add on an additional length to the back of your vehicle by using a hanging style or platform style hitch mounted rack. It grips your bike by the back wheel and by the fork of the front wheel, so keep in mind you will have to remove your front wheel and place it inside your vehicle wherever it's convenient for you.We have a nice lock up here which locks this end cap in place, so no one can pry it open without the key. When it's unlocked, we can just flip it right up, and we have access to all the clamps and locks that lock both the bike rack on the roof rack and the bike on the bike rack. This clamp right here is what squeezes down your forks.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Thule Through Ride Rooftop Bike Carrier. Part number TH535. Now, this bike rack mount to the roof rack of your vehicle. It's going to allow you to carry one bike above your vehicle, rather than having to add it to the back of your vehicle on a hitch mounted bike rack.It can hold your bike a couple of different ways. Right now, we have it set up to hold it by the forks right now. But, you can also carry it by the through axle of your bike, and we'll show you how to do that in a little bit.
How Does the SeaSucker Mini Bomber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit on a 2018 Tesla Model 3?
Speaker 1: Today in our 2018 Tesla model three, we're going to be test fitting the SeaSucker Mini Bomber two bike rack for the roofs, part number 298-BM2006. We already had the front part of our Mini Bomber installed here. And this is perfect for vehicles that either you don't want to purchase a roof rack for, or in this case don't have any roof racks available for it. It attaches using these suction mounts here and then holds your bike by the fork mounts on the top here.There is a rear suction piece that is going to be installed. We'll show you how to do that here in a minute. Let's go ahead and get to that.
Fit Verified: SeaSucker Bomber Bike Rack for 3 Bikes on a 2018 Tesla Model 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Tesla Model 3, we're going to be test fitting the SeaSucker Talon Roof Bike Rack. This is going to be part number 298-BT1004.We already have the front portion of our bike rack installed. It connects with these three suction mounts here, and it's very easy to install. This is the perfect bike rack for someone who doesn't necessarily want to purchase a whole roof rack just for one bike rack, or, such as this case, there are no options for a roof rack on your vehicle, either. It grips your bike by the fork mounts up here. You can loosen it or tighten it with the screw on the other side here, and you just push this up to close it.
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