Most Popular Hitch Bike Racks for Chevrolet Sonic
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Mark04/23/2021
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
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by: AlleyCat05/17/2013
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
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Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: aMazonica10/08/2012
One of the few racks that will clear my Jeep's large rear mounted spare tire without using an extender. The other is the Allen which doesn't have the nice features the Swagman Titan has. Tips enough to allow partial opening of Jeep rear door, but enough to open the soft top rear window. The vertical portion of rack tips slightly toward vehicle (at least it does on mine). Would be better if the horizontal "S" shaped piece could be turned around to dip down, moving it further from the spare tire, but there are only holes drilled to mount it as shown. Can't attest to the durability yet, but it doesn't wobble even a tiny bit. Have to compliment everyone I spoke with at etrailer. very nice and extremely helpful.
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by: Sean05/19/2012
eTrailer.com had my new Swagman Titan bike rack delivered super fast. I received the right amout of email communication informing me of the status of my order, plus I could track my delivery directly from the eTrailer website. Awesome! As for the hitch, I am so happy with it. I was tired of taking the front wheel off my bike and cramming it into the back of my small Corolla, it never really fit right, was always a struggle, and then I had no room for anything else in my car. Now, I just hang my bike onto the rack and strap it in, takes less than 60 seconds and I have all the extra room in my car and don't have to fold down the back seats. The other feature I really like is that this bike rack has an integrated locking cable, once your bike is on the rack, you attach the locking cable so now your bike is locked onto the rack. Someone can't take your bike off the rack and walk away with it when you aren't looking. I also got the Swagman bike rack locking pin, that attaches the bike rack to the car hitch. I've used the bike rack twice so far and it makes my life so much easier. Solidly built bike rack that is well worth it. Thank you eTrailer, you rock!
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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by: Matt08/30/2022
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
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by: Cole06/02/2023
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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by: Daniel F07/06/2019
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
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by: Larry08/10/2017
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Kevin07/17/2020
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
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by: Saki09/14/2013
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.
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Steve H.05/08/2018
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
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by: Capt Jim03/21/2017
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
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Bike Rack Videos
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today, on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup Platform Style 2-Bike rack, part Y02420. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten it down with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements and see how the two fit together. With the platform in the up position, we have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 2 inches away, and we've added about 11-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We'll now pull out on the red knob at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down. With the bike rack in this position, we have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4-1/2 inches away, and we've added about 33 inches to the overall length of our Sonic, and also with the platform down, you can see that we can easily access the trunk. Now, we're ready to load our bike.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex hitch mounted four bike rack, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten it down using a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about three inches away, and we've added about twelve inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We can now lift up on the gray lever at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out. With the cradle arms out, we've added about thirty-five inches to the overall length of our Sonic.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH 934XTR. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up our pinholes, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten it down using a wrench. With the bike rack secured, well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about seven inches away and weve added about sixteen inches to the overall length of our Sonic.We can now remove the gold pin at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test-fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform-style hitch mounted 2 bike rack, Part Number TH990XT. We'll begin our test-fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pinholes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and then tighten it down using a wrench. The bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4 inches and we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We now can lift up on the gray lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack part number TH9025. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack in to the opening of the hitch. After allowing the integrated hitch pin to fall into place we'll then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about one and a half inches away and we've added about twelve inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We can now lift up on the grade lever at the top of the mast and swing the cradle arms out.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Rack Part Number S63410. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and then tighten it down with a wrench. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the 2 fit together. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 5 inches away.
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic we'll be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack part number SR2901LR. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack in to the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes we'll thread in our anti-rattle bolts and tighten it down using a wrench. The bike rack secured we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about thirteen inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about six inches and we've added about twenty five inches to the overall length of our Sonic. We'll now go ahead and pull the three pins at the base of the bike rack to pull down the wheel cradles as well as the mast.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2014 Chevy Sonic, we'll be testing fitting the Prorack Hitch-Mounted 4-Bike rack, part number PR8062404. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti-rattle bolt into the pin holes and tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it with a clip on the other side. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 5 inches away, and we've added about 30 inches to the overall length of our Sonic. With the bike rack in this position, you can see that we do have access to the vehicle's trunk. To be able to load larger cargo into our trunk, we can remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 3-1/2 inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about 7 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 16 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Well then pull the pin in the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and well measure from the trunk of the vehicle to the end of the cradle arms and well get a measurement of 42 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. Now to begin our test, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 4 inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Well then lift up the grey handle at the base of the carrier to tilt the platform down and well measure from the vehicles rear bumper to the end of the platform and we get a measurement of 30 inches. To load the bike, well slide over the grey handle at the base of the mast to raise it in its upright position.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. Now this vehicle is equipped with a Class I hitch, so you will be limited to two bikes. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. We have about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about eight and a half inches.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic, well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number S102. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, turn the black T-handle at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device, and then thread the pin through the pin holes and secure the lock on the other side. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about two and a half inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, throw out our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 6 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Recumbent Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2013 Chevy Sonic well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider 2-Bike Carrier for Recumbents, part number HR1000R. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, throw out our anti-rattle bolt through the pinhole and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the vehicles trunk is about 7 inches, and from the vehicles rear bumper to the end of the platform is about 28 inches. To access the cargo area well fold down the platform and the mast by pulling the three pins at the base of the carrier.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, we'll be test fitting part number TH934XTR. This is the Thule Hitching Post Folding and Tilting 4 Bike Rack with Anti-Sway Cradles, fitting both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit, we've removed the adapter from our bike rack shank so we'll go ahead and slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10-3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7-1/4 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now, we can go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10-1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4-3/4 inches. We'll now go ahead and pull the hitch switch here just in front of the platform to allow the platform to fold down.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting part number A30901, the SportRack 2-Bike Hitch Mounted Platform Style Bike Rack for both 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches. Now to being our test fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight the bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now to give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 17 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches. We'll now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open the trunk.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting the Rhodegear Highway 2-Bike Carrier, part number RG8015220. Now to begin our test-fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and then install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5 3/8 inches. We can now go ahead and pull the pin on the bottom of the bike rack mast to allow the mast to tilt down.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Today on our 2012 Chevrolet Sonic we'll be test-fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. Now to begin our test fit we'll slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. With our safety clip on the other side our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 16 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 9 1/4 inches. We'll now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our trunk.
Chevrolet Sonic Bike Rack Questions
- One of the mountain bikes we use for demo purposes here had the pedals taken off of it for some reason. None of the bike racks we offer including the Rhino-Rack Dual Trekker 2 Bike Platform Rack # RRRBC048 that you referenced require this step though. You'll easily be able to leave your pedals on and load the bikes.
I attached a picture of a bike loaded on this rack that has the pedals installed as well.
view full answer... - For a hitch to carry e-bikes at the rear of your 2015 Chevy Sonic I recommend the Draw Tite part # 24878 as it installs easily, is the most concealed, and can be used with the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 that you referenced to carry two e-bikes. This is the best e-bike rack around and only one that will fit Class I hitches like what fit your Sonic so it's the way to go.
view full answer... - On the Yakima RidgeBack bike rack # Y02458 from the center of the hitch pin hole to the front-most part of the pivot assembly is 15-1/2 inches. And to the nearest part of the pivot assembly it is 10 inches. I have included a picture showing the measurements taken. Because of the length this rack is not going to work for you.
I looked through all of the 4-bike racks we carry and I do not believe any of then are going to be shorter than the 9-1/2 inches that you have with your...
view full answer... - For a economically priced 2 bike rack that is very sturdy the Hollywood Racks # HR200Z would be a great option. Unlike most lower costing bike racks this one is incredibly stable when travelling. If you check out the test course video I attached you can see just how solid this rack is when travelling.
It's also compatible with Class I 1-1/4 inch hitches as well.
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What our customers are saying:
"The bike rack went together with ease. Everything was in the box, no missing parts. It was very stable on my first trip with it.Works well with womens bikes also. Delivery was prompt with no mishaps. Good job"