# 1
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The whole experience is worth 5 out of 5 Stars! Everyone I spoke with at E-Trailer was very helpful and the product that was recommended fits fine and is a good value. There is only one thing about the Swagman XC bike rack that I'm not happy with and that is the ratchet locking on the clamp down arms. The release mechanism is hard to activate so if someone with out strong hands - like my wife for example - tried to release the arms to remove the bikes they would have lots of trouble. Swagman may want to consider changing this locking mechanism to a hand wheel so strong hands aren't required for release. I'm enclosing photos of the rack installed on my 2005 Acura MDX.
Well made, sturdy product. Easy to assembly and travels well with two bikes installed. Only minor issue is it was a little difficult to find a lock that would work well with the rack. But all-in-all a good 4+ Star purchase.
# 2
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Solid unit; fairly easy to put together. Placing 4 bikes (2 adults, 2 kids) on rack is tight, but workable with adjustments to wheel hoops.
# 3
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.
# 4
Curt Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Very happy with this bike rack. Solid design that will last a long time. Easy to install and load bikes. Very sturdy and secure in all driving conditions. Good value. Would absolutely buy again.
This rack has worked well for us. I fits the Curt hitch perfectly. It is easy to attach bicycles securely. We can get three adult bicycles on this hitch (see photo). There are sufficient means to protect against sway.
# 5
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.
# 6
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Fits the car well. Easy to install. However, my bike and my son's bike do no t fit the rack. They are heavy framed mountain bike with an angled crossbar and the bars on the rack are two wide to commodity these bikes. we will make due as my wife's bike fits but it is disappointing that these common bless do not fit on the rack
The Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rake for 2 bikes is a good product. I used it to transport my mountain e-bike. I choose this particular unit because it can handle the weight 2 of bikes (non-e-bikes) and the weight of my e-bike is equivalent to weight of 2 bikes. Note: Must readjust the straps after mounting the bike to the rake.
# 7
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Way too light duty for what is advertised. It seemed to be made out of 1/2 inch electrical conduit. I would never put three bikes on that rack. I only had two bikes on the rack. While on trip through Idaho the wind was so strong that one of the bikes partially blew off the rack. We traveled 1,800 miles and upon arriving home I actually sawed the bike rack up and threw it away so that no one else would use it and cause an accident. I've already found a different brand that is HEAVY DUTY and I will stick with that brand.
This is definitely more of a 2 bike carrier vs 3 bikes. I had to take the front wheels off two bikes to get three bikes on this carrier. Also, it rubbed the paint off on the trunk of my Subaru legacy.
# 8
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
This product does the little details that make it a great carrier. It has a snug adapter for the receiver that allows you to crank it tight to remove any wobbling along with others at the hinges that tighten the whole unit up solid. Very light for my wife to use. Beautifully finished, you would hate to see any scratches ever occur on it. Highly recommended.
I love how easy this was to set up and how easy it connects to the hitch. And because it's so lightweight, I can easily install it myself.
# 9
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Extremely well made hitch rack. Fantastic service from etrailer.com
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.
Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack Review - 2019 Acura MDX
Hi there MDX owners. Today in our 2019 Acura MDX, we're going to be taking a look at and test fitting Thule's Helium Pro two bike rack hanging carrier. These are also available in a three bike rack version here at etrailer.com. Now, I've currently got my grandpa's bike on here from the 80s, but it'll work great with any modern bike as well. It's held in place with three mounting locations, two on top, and one on the vertical beam here. And, the vertical beam helps prevent any sway, so there's no bike-to-bike or bike-to-rack contact.
Setting up the Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on your 2019 Acura MDX
Hi there, MDX owners. Today on your 2019 Acura MDX, we're going to be taking a look at and test fitting Thule's Apex 4, hanging bike rack carrier. Now we've currently got my grandpa's bike from the 80s on it, but it'll work with all modern bikes as well, too. So whether you're using a children's bike, or a mountain bike on it, it'll handle the job. I will say on some of your smaller children's bikes, you may need to use Thule's adapter bar in order to get it to mount properly.The bike's held in place with three points of contact. Each cradle has a rubberized surface on the bottom, so that way you don't have to worry about any scratches or abrasions.
Does the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Suit Your 2019 Acura MDX
Today on our 2019 Acura MDX, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That's part number HR1450Z.Now, right away, I've already got it loaded it up just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bikes. This bike rack, you can put two add-ons on the back of it. You can put a cargo carrier, so you can carry two bikes and some extra cargo, or you could put a two-bike extension on the back of it, allowing us to carry a total of four bikes. Now, you can pick all of that up as a kit right here at etrailer.com, so be sure and check that out if you're interested.Now, it holds our bikes by their top tube. That rubber-coated hook goes over that top tube, puts down pressure into the cradles, and then a hook and loop strap keeps our bikes in place.
How Does the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit on a 2019 Acura MDX?
Today on our 2019 Acura MDX we're going to take a look at our Hollywood Trail Rider Two-Bike Platform Rack. It's part number HR200Z. Now we have it installed on our MDX here to give you a good idea of how it would look. The first thing I'd like to point out: with our bike installed on this side of the rack, we pretty much lose all of our hatch access. However, we do have a solution for that, and I'll show you in just a second.First, I'd like to point out how our bike is secured. It uses a rubberized locking frame hook.
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