# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I like the overall design of this rack, but unfortunately after hauling a couple bikes around for a while the point where the crossbar connects has apparently rounded off so the rack swings back and forth. I've used rope to tie the ends of the rack to the car to stop this from getting worse, but it's inconvenient. Note: the hitch connection itself is good and solid, but the point where the crossbar connects to the bar coming from the hitch has gotten loose and there's no way that I can see to tighten it.
It works great! Easy, quick, you know. One needs to screw in the hitch bolt, for some reason, before latching it. Other than that, it makes going bike riding way easier.
# 3
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 4
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
It was obvious that we received a product that was returned by someone else when the box was overly taped shut, a support collar was broken, and most of the pieces were out of their ripped plastic bags. However, it was a great price to hold 5, 26" and/or 27" Trek bikes. I used a piece of the broken collar and went ahead and assembled the rack. Due to the weight of the 5 bikes it did not wobble that much when driving, as one of the bike tires was up against my car. I can only imagine that if we received an untampered product that this review would have been 5 stars. The picture is a little hard to see, but there are 5 Trek bikes on the rack on my 2020 Toyota Seinna.
We received a damaged box, damaged items, no instructions, the nuts and bolts are completely stripped and not inside a bag. This was obviously used, returned, not checked for quality and sent out. We are extremely upset.
# 5
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
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!
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
# 6
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 7
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 8
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 9
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
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.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 10
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This two bike rack has been great for the occasional bike ride outside of our home area. I like the sturdy construction, but beware that it is a little heavier than it looks (I’m retired and a bit older so maybe not as strong). Easy to fit into the factory trailer hitch on our 5 passenger SUV and no problem securing the bikes for transport. My only complaint is, the stick on Yakima Graphic started coming apart the day we got it. Sorry, no free advertising for Yakima.
I used this product twice to go back and forth on a 700 mile trip (1400 miles total). My initial impression was that it was sturdy because it was larger than most 2 bike carriers I've seen. The strapping system is convenient and the locking system worked great. The only flaw so far is that one of the locking mechanisms actually broke off. After closer inspection, I realized that the parts are plastic. I'm not sure what actually caused it to break other than the force of hitting a pothole causing the bike to bounce on the rack. Those types of forces should be expected with normal driving however and I expected the locking mechanism to hold up. I was fairly disappointed that it happened given the asking price and the reviews I read prior to my purchase. Other than the locking mechanism on the actual bike rack, I wouldn't put to much faith in the red handled locking pin that inserts into the trailer hitch and insertion bar portion of the bike rack. It is understood that the pin does not go all the way through the insertion bar as the locking mechanism is inside and prevents further advancement. Yakima could probably improve this aspect of the product. I will be contacting Yakima to see if they will replace the broken part. One thing I did notice was that the broken bracket is screwed in and can be removed/replaced fairly easily. I have included pics of the broken bracket and working bracket for comparison. Hope this helps in your decision!
# 11
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
Excellent rack, a year later still in great condition. No movement at hitch when driving like other racks. Love the extra bar to work on bike in parking lot. Cracked a part on the rack when backing up accidentally hit it, I called the company and they immediately sent out new part no questions asked and rack is like new. Easy to access the drop and raise bar even with bikes on .A note that with larger mountain bikes only three really fit on the four rack without adjusting handle bars. Thanks to etrailer for stocking a great product and providing excellent post purchase service
My Kuat NV 2. Bike Rack is the best bike rack I have ever owned. It is excellent for electric bikes. Very easy to load bikes and holds bikes very securely.
# 12
Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Goes together quickly, appears that it will fit my needs in terms of being cross-compatible on a variety of vehicles. Fit on a Subaru Outback factory crossbar and transported bike locally with no issues when I got it out to set up and test (not quite warm enough to ride much yet where I live). Instructions are not super, but the assembly is pretty straightforward so that is not a problem. At the price point, if this rack indeed holds up to swapping onto multiple vehicles and lasts me a few years, I'll be thrilled with the purchase.
I purchased two of these racks, along with another rack that is meant to hold bikes with both tires still installed. I am extremely happy with all three of them. This rack specifically is very sturdy. Installation was sort of a pain, but that was mostly due to me installing it on the top of my 2004 GMC Yukon XL...it is so high that it was a little hard to install. But now that it's installed, it's actually very simple to take the bikes on and off. I've made one round trip with these racks, so I've put the bikes up there and removed them twice. Both trips (about 100 miles each way) they bikes were super sturdy and I had no concerns about them falling off or anything like that. I would definitely recommend this rack if you're looking for a fork down roof mounted bike carrier. In fact, I will very likely get another one when we add another bike to the family. I think I'll be able to fit four racks on the top of my Yukon easily. One last note - I was initially concerned about the height of my vehicle when bikes were on top of them. I brushed a couple of tree limbs when pulling into my camping spot, but it was no big deal. I think the total height of my load was about 10 feet, which was lower than the camper that I was pulling.
# 13
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
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.
Fantastic bike rack!! After getting fed up with loading my bike up repeatedly in the back of my 2003 GMC Sierra pickup (with a hard top cover) I decided to purchase this kuat rack. I wish I would’ve sooner. Assembly was easy and straight forward however I would use a magnetic parts bowl if I had it to do over. Kuat doesn’t included any extra nuts so I had to contact them to get another after I dropped and lost one (they were very polite and shipped one right away.) As far as function goes this rack is really easy to use. Just slide it into the receiver and put the lock pin it. Just like in the video you then tighten the knob at the back to secure the hitch so there is no movement. Load your bikes up and secure them and you’re ready to go. I did utilize the retractable cable locks after my ride when stopping to eat and they are very easy to use. No worries at all about a stolen bike. And the tilting feature is great too. It does allows you to access your truck bed with the tailgate down just as in the video. As an added bonus this rack fits perfect in my standard size truck bed even with the hard top cover closed (my truck is too long to fit in the garage with the rack folded up installed in the hitch.) Michael H. was outstanding providing schematic drawings with the dimensions so I would know this before my purchase (they’re on the Q&A page.) The free shipping was very fast so that made the purchase even better. I will definitely be a repeat customer as eTrailer is the one of the best companies out there with great customer service and timely communication. Great job!!
# 14
Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Used it twice so far, it meets my expectations based on other reviews. It's easy to load the bikes (8 minutes or so for 4 bikes) and to move up or down. Glad I bought this "lighter" platform rack rather than the swagman because while it's not hard to get into the hitch, neither is it "light". Anything heavier would definitely be a pain. Hopefully straps etc are durable over the long haul. No problem getting 2 adult and 2 kids bikes on. Glad I went with a platform rack over a bar. My sister has the bar rack and says it's impossible to get 4 bikes on.
Sturdy, affordable and good ground clearance. Easily fits large size mountain bikes. Quick assembly and not that heavy at all. Folds up nicely. Only used it twice so far but very happy with this product.
# 15
Hollywood Racks Road Runner Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
So, one year in, this works well for the price. I have successfully hauled around 5 bikes a couple times now including a couple vacations. Bikes got there securely despite 4+ hours of driving at interstate speeds, including one harrowing stretch on bumpy roads with 70 mph speed limits (wow Texas, seriously?) where the car got significant amounts of "air" at random intervals. Getting the bikes on and off is still a major pain. I had to buy the adapter for 3 womens/children's bikes. My own full size mountain bike barely fits on, too, the pitch between the bars seems a bit challenging and requires me to contort the bike dramatically to get it on and off. If you are trying to actually get 5 bikes on here, figuring out the bike handle tetris game is not easy. Will take you a bit. It still takes me ~15 min to load 5 bikes up every time. On short trips I sometimes skip the tiedown through all the bike wheels and it's fine, although I wouldn't do it for long trips. My biggest regret here is not buying one where the rack will pivot out to allow access to the rear minivan hitch with the bikes attached -- this means this is the last thing to pack in the car and the first thing you unpack, every time on vacation. It requires planning and forethought. The rack does fold down nicely which we used extensively on vacation once the bikes were unpacked, just don't drive around that way. On my Honda minivan the bottom of this sags a bit when fully loaded with bikes, to the extent I scrape hard every time exiting my slightly inclined driveway. We found a few other low spots along our way, from restaurants to other businesses, that resulted in similar cringe-inducing moments. We drove it on the beach quite a bit, after a healthy wash with the pressure washer there is some mild rusting where the handles rotate, but the rack is otherwise in good shape.
Bought several bike racks and trailer hitches from etrailer. They followed up to make sure all was good. I would highly recommend buying from them. Good people and they care about the customer!
# 16
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
I just installed this on Friday and we used it for a short trip to the bike shop. So far, it is not bad. I had to laugh; Yakima applied their logo upside-down! I read the directions at least 3x to be sure I didn't have them reversed...I did it right. The directions also show a logo on both, upper & lower rack. I guess they wanted to save some $$ ? Assembly was easy with just three steps. The hitch has a lock to lock it to the car, which is great, but the cover won't stay on. It takes 2 hands, one to hold the lock in place and the other to try to put the cover over the lock. It just pops off the second you release pressure. I will try again in warmer weather, then tape it on so hopefully it will mold to the lock and eventually stay put without the tape. I am not convinced of the stability of the bikes, really. Going over bumps they do shake. For safety, we are going to add straps from the luggage rack and through the bikes, just in case. I really like the cable locks to secure the bikes to the rack. With our old rack there really wasn't a way to lock the bikes to the rack, and I always worried when we were traveling and stopped for food.
As etrailer reminded me, I have had this thing for a year and it is awesome. I did a lot of research before buying and am certainly glad it steered me towards this product. My hatch just clears the rack when it is in the stowed (up) position and it just clears my handlebars in the tilted (down) position. Fits like a glove! The bolt fits snugly and makes for a very quiet ride. I love the anti-theft bolt-end but I make sure to pull on it after installing because it is hard to tell for sure if it is on. Mine was not and I drove away, losing it. They're not super expensive, but are super back-ordered rn so I had to find one from MasterLock that fits. I actually take mine on and off a fair amount because I'm hauling stuff around and loading/unloading is much easier without the rack in place even with it all folded into the stowed position. I've taken this rack across the country a few times (with and without bikes) and it has been great. I try not to exceed 90mph with a bike in the rack... Two things to know: 1. When you are only carrying one bike you have to make certain that the other spot's ratcheting arm is as ratcheted-down as possible. I once had it slip and it was dragging in the roadway before someone started flashing lights at me and I caught it. 2. I use a Voile strap (elastic cargo strap) to hold my front tire down. See attached photo. If you don't, it is possible for the front wheel to roll back a little bit and loosen the fit. I don't know why Yakima hasn't made this change themselves but it's simple and makes your bike WAY more secure especially on winding roads.
# 17
Swagman XP Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I truly appreciate the follow up. To make it plain and simple, my family is incredibly excited to own this product. Your team did an incredible job walking through the right product as I could not find a custom hitch for my BMW X6 cross over SUV and you guys nailed it! From the hitch, to the bumper I had to get replaced, it works like a charm! I have been and will continue to recommend your company and staff! Top notch professionals if you ask me!
I love the bike rack itself, I only have 1 problem the first lock that fastens down with the key does not work. It’s really hard to grab and spin, my father worked on it for quite some time and was frustrated. I was wondering can you send me a regular twist down handle like the other 3? I don’t need the key lock, or send me a new one with the key lock since this one is defective? Other than that its great, we just got it on my vehicle last night but I cannot use the very first bike clamp. My sister in law is asking how I like it because she wants to get one too, no worries I will tell her its awesome, I understands there are flaws and I know you will hook me up with a new clamp. I will post a great review once I get my new clamp.
# 18
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I did a lot of research and decided this was the rack for me. I was totally correct. First, it has all the most important features but only weighs about 14 lbs. I was concerned as a senior lady with arthritis issues. I can use it well and it performed perfectly with an adapter bar for my Electra Townie. I have had compliments from several seasoned riders and a bike shop owner here at the beach who said it was great quality and I got a great price. Also purchased a locking trailer hitch pin with bike cable from etrailer. All over satisfaction with products and etrailer who provided enough videos to help me.
This product is exactly what I wanted. The 2" post fits in the reciever perfectly, and no wiggle. I did tighten the mounting screw, but didn't have to change the hardware I have already (locks). There are two more screws to reduce the wiggles at each pivot point, and there was little to begin with. I tend to test way beyond the breaking point, and did some aggressive driving with every bump across town to the first ride. All good and I won't worry while driving with the bike attached moving forward. Only thing I wish it had was a locking mechanism, but I used a wire cable and lock. The other comparable ones with a lock were 2X the price. I can use the additional lock if I have other plans than just a trail. Service has been outstanding and I will look for any future purchases of this kind to be through etrailer.
Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack Review - 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Swagman E-Spec on our 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The E-Spec is a frame-mounted bike carrier, meaning that you're gonna have a padded hook on your cross-tube and straps on your front and rear cradle to secure your bike to the carrier. Now, if you have a carbon-fiber bike or unconventional frame, like a step-through bike, this isn't gonna necessarily be the best option for you. You may wanna go with a wheel-mounted bike carrier. However, if those aren't things that you're working with, then this will be a great opportunity to get some bikes on the road with you for your adventure. The E-Spec does not tilt, so you will not be able to access the back of your Tahoe when you're loaded up with bikes.
Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Rack Review - 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Swagman Dispatch on our 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The dispatch is a frame mounted carrier that supports your bike by putting a padded hook on your cross tube and having straps and cradles for your front and rear tire. So what this is gonna do is stabilize your bike with three points of contact. However, if you have a carbon fiber bike or a step through bike or maybe even just a nice paint job you don't want contact to, a frame mounted bike carrier may not be the option. You may wanna lean more towards a wheel mount. If that's not an issue, the Dispatch is a great option to get your bikes out on the road with you.
Saris Door County 2 Electric Bike Rack Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Saris Door County Electric Bike Rack on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now this is gonna be a bike rack designed to be used with E-bikes. It has a motor in it to help raise and lower the entire platform by connecting to the seven way wiring on the back of your Tahoe. That gives it power to raise it up and down.
Yakima StageTwo 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
How's it going everyone It's Ethan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo platform-style bike rack on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. As I mentioned, it is a platform-style bike rack capable of supporting up to 70 pounds per bike, holding our bike predominantly by this wheel hook here and an additional strap on the back tire. It's nice that our rack holds onto our bike using this wheel hook, because that means there's no frame contact with our bike itself, so in the event that you're using a carbon frame bike or an alternative frame bike, it doesn't make any contact with the frame, so it won't damage your frame while you're driving. Another nice feature are the integrated cable locks right in the top of the hook here, so you can just wrap it around the frame of your bike and connect it right here on the front there to keep everything secure. Another great feature that this rack offers is the ability to tilt it away, holding onto the rack itself, pulling that black lever down there at the bottom, gives us plenty of clearance.
Rhino-Rack Tilting 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at how the Rhino Rack two bike hanging rack fits on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. So the Rhino Rack Hanging Rack is popular for its simplicity. You are able to carry around your different bikes of different shapes and sizes. You have these really easy used handles for tilting the whole rack away. The downside is with how it works with the Tahoe.
Saris Freedom 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
How's it going everyone It's Ethan here with Etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Saris Freedom Bike Rack on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Saris Freedom is a platform style bike rack capable of holding two bikes up to 60 pounds each, which is pretty impressive considering its small form factor. And it's gonna be holding our bike primarily through these padded rotating center mast hook clamps. One thing to note is that because it is holding the bike by the frame, you're probably gonna want to avoid using carbon frame bikes because you wanna avoid any sort of frame contact with those. And for alternative style bikes, the fact that they rotate and move up and down should be fine, but something to keep in mind.
Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack and Enclosed Cargo Carrier Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at this Yakima Exo system kit with the bike rack on top and the gear locker box on the bottom here on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. It's gonna be a great way to get both cargo and bikes into your hitch where they're really easy to access and on your trips. The thing with the Yakima Exo system is that you need a hitch that's built to withstand all the weight that it can carry and luckily your Tahoe is ready to go for that. So you can carry both of these things together as well as have the opportunity to swap out these accessories for different ones down the line. If you want to go for a two box system, you can.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aiden here with eTrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Saris MHS on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now the MHS is gonna be a platform style bike rack. It holds the bikes in these long trays and by the tires. We have two wheel hoops for that dual wheel mount design and it doesn't make any frame contact.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at the Swagman Current on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Swagman Current is a platform style bike rack, it's gonna hold the bike in these wheel cradles, and primarily, by our frame. We've got a frame hook on the top and two wheel straps on the bottom for secondary points of contact. The frame hook is going to make frame contact, so that does mean avoiding our carbon frame bikes and picking up a bike adapter bar for any alternative frame bikes just so we have a solid attachment point. With this though, you do have a 60 pound weight capacity per bike, so it's gonna be good for some of our e-bikes.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tire Hold is a platform style bike rack that holds the bike in these trays and by the tires. Now, that's gonna mean it has zero frame contacts, so it's gonna be good for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes, and it does have a 60 pound weight capacity per bike, so it is gonna be good for some of our smaller e-bikes too. Like many other platform racks this does have the ability to tilt away with bikes loaded. You've gotta handle at the back end that you can give a squeeze to lower it down.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SA4025F
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Saris Super Clamp EX on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Super Clamp is a platform style bike rack that's gonna hold the bike in these wheel cradles and by our tires. We've got two wheel hooks over each tire, making for zero frame contact. That's gonna allow it to be used for carbon frame bikes like you see here, alternative frame bikes, and with a 60 pound weight capacity per bike, it can handle some e-bikes too.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aidan here with the etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima FullTilt on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. It's gonna be a hanging style bike rack. The bike's held up top by the frame with two of these ZipStrips over top of it, holding it down in place. And then a third one around the post.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Yakima RidgeBack on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The RidgeBack is a hanging style bike rack. It'll hold the bike up here by the frame, hanging down below that. It keeps it in place with two zip strips over the top, holding it down into our padded cradles with a third one around the seat post limiting our side to side movement.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now the Hitching Post Pro is a hanging style bike rack. It's gonna hold the bike up here by the frame with the rest of it hanging down from there. We've got two straps over top holding it down in these deep cradles with a third strap around the seat post to limit our side to side movement. That's gonna help bike to bike contact as well as preventing this from running into the car.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RKY10004
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at the RockyMounts MonoRail on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now, the MonoRail's gonna be a platform style bike rack that holds the bike by the tire. We've got our wheel hook up front that's gonna keep it steady, and a wheel strap on the back to keep it just as a secondary point of contact. It doesn't make any frame contact, so alternative frame bikes are gonna be just fine as well as carbon frame bikes, and then with a 60 pound weight capacity per bike, it's gonna be good for some e-bikes too. This platform rack does have the ability to tilt away with bikes loaded.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aiden here with the trailer. Today we're taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now the NV is a platform style bike rack. It's gonna hold our bike in these trays and by our front tire using our wheel hook. It doesn't make any sort of frame contact so it makes it good for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe KU98VR
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. Now the Piston's gonna be a platform style bike rack and a very premium one at that. This one's going to have a lot of really nice features for ease of use and just make it really fun to use. It holds the bike by the tires using these arms that open up with the integrated pistons.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination Four Bike Rack on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. It's gonna be a platform style bike rack. It'll hold the bike in these trays and by our frame. We've got a padded cradle with a strap around the frame to hold it upright as well as two straps around our wheels pulling it down and in.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe HLY94FR
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Rack's Destination two bike rack on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Destination is a more entry level platform rack but it's one that I really like just because it works the wide range of bikes and it's fairly easy to use at a really accessible price point. With this, it's a platform style rack, so it's held in these trays and primarily attaches by the frame. We've got this padded cradle that slides up and down and rotates 360 degrees with a strap that runs around the frame to secure it.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe HLY66ZR
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination e-bike rack on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Hollywood Racks is a platform style bike rack that holds the bike in these trays and by our frame. We've got a clamp that will hold down around the frame, tighten using a hand knob and it's fully lockable. So it does make frame contact which means we do wanna avoid carbon frame bikes but this clamp does rotate 360 degrees and it has the ability to pivot and slide and meet the frame where it is. So any sort of alternative frame should be just fine.
CURT Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hi, everyone. It's Aiden here with the etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the CURT Premium on our 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The CURT Premium is a hanging style bike rack. It'll hold the bike by the frame hanging down below, with two straps over the top to keep it down in these cradles, with a third strap around the seat post there limiting our side to side movement. It doesn't entirely eliminate it, but it does help with bike-to-bike contact, and in some cases, bike-to-vehicle contact if it we're to sway too much.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Swagman Skaha 2 bike platform rack. We'll take a look at how it fits our 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. So the Swagman Skaha is good if you have heavy electric bikes 'cause it has a 60 pound weight capacity, and the this is compatible with the Swagman ramp and the bridge. I highly recommend getting the add on ramp if you are getting this rack because for the Tahoe you have so much ground clearance that getting those heavy bikes up is a lot easier with that ramp. And that's things that what we're gonna be talking about in this video.
Saris Door County 2 Electric Bike Rack Review - 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
Today we're taking a look at the Saris Door County Bike Rack right here on our 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. Well, the Door County is very unique in how it's designed because I like to call it the elevator bike rack. It is powered by a seven way connection, so fortunately, the Chevrolet Tahoe has that connection. Most vehicles may or may not have it, so just double check that for yours. But this allows you to raise and lower the bike rack, making it easier to get your bikes onto this rack. So let's take a look at that feature.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe S94FR
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at how the Swagman E-Spec two bike platform rack fits on 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. So this bike rack is awesome for how heavy duty it is and how it's designed for different situations and you've got integrated locks on your clamps. So we'll talk about those features and we'll talk about how it fits our Tahoe right here. So the big thing about the E-Spec is definitely that weight capacity. 70 pounds per bike, that's a lot. If you have extra heavy electric bikes, great option for you.
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