# 1
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
The bike rack arrived on schedule and appears to be just what we were looking for. When we first tried to install it on our SUV, however, there was a nut missing that was needed to keep one of the arms in place. We don't know if we lost the nut or if it was not included with the original unit. We called Saris' customer service and a very pleasant man understood the problem and said he would send us two nuts asap (they have arrived). We provided some customer feedback about the installation instructions not including mention of the nut inside the shaft and the feedback seemed to be appreciated. All in all, it was a good customer experience and we look forward to using the rack once the rain stops.
# 2
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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.
great! works really well, and a lot easier to attach than I anticipated. We drove with bikes across the country from south west all the way to North east. solid rack!
# 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
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This product deserves a 5 star review for flexibility for adjustment and ease of assembly. I received the rack a day earlier than expected from etrailer. I have had hatchback and trunk-style bike racks before, and this rack does not interfere with the vehicle at all. When the center post is folded down, the lift gate opens and closes completely unhindered. The rack fit perfectly into the factory-installed hitch on a 2019 BMW x3 using the 4" adapter already attached. Assembly only took about 20 minutes. I would recommend attaching to the hitch with the sides folded up if you are installing the rack alone. After the install and tightening the hitch bolt, the rack didn't move at all, either side to side or up/down. It was simple to make changes in positioning the bike on the rack so my bike fits perfectly through a tight garage door space without removing the bike prior to entering or exiting the garage. This was one rack recommended for the BMW x3 and in this situation worked very well at a great price. I no longer have to struggle to lift the bike into the back cargo area and risk dirt and potential scratching the interior of a new car and possibly damaging the bike.
This is a well designed rack. Adding and removing bikes is quick & easy. Just set the bike on & slide the padded hook down onto the bike frame to secure it; no straps required. If only one bike is transported, it does not interfere with opening the trunk on our Tesla Model 3. With 2 bicycles the trunk cannot be opened. For 2 bikes the Swagman model that can tilt might be worth the extra 22 bucks. This rack uses a bolt in the receiver hitch instead of a pin. This locks it securely preventing it from moving in the hitch & rattling. It also requires a wrench to remove it, good for theft prevention but one more thing to keep track of. For storage on the vehicle the top bar folds down. For storage in the garage, the left & right bars fold up & you can hang it using one of the hooks.
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