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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Seems like a good rack for the price, especially when compared to others with the same weight rating. It was very easy to assemble, just a few bolts and that's it. I put two 62lb e-bikes on it (Ride1Up Turris) and it has minimal wobble and movement as expected. The straps that come on the center cradles were too short to go around our bike's frame and battery so I had to purchase a separate set of long straps from Saris for an additional $20. So be aware if you have an e-bike with a fat frame where you plan to use the cradle on, you might have to spend another $20 on a pair of long straps. While I waited for the straps I just used a velcro-strap and it worked fine. So far I am content with this rack overall and hope it lasts many years.. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I had to purchase additional straps to make it work.
I had to put my electric bikes into this rack, backwards, to make them fit. Not ideal, but it works.The receiving 'trays' that are intended to provide support for holding the bikes, by being placed under the bike tires, are forced to be moved to a location that is not directly under the bottom of the bike tires. While it works in this manner, it is not ideal.For the support that attaches to the diagonal bike frame, we had to remove it from the vertical rail of the rack. We reinstalled it, upside down, because that's the only way we could make it fit, or 'grab', the bike frame. Again, we made it work, but it's not ideal. We chose to keep the rack because it was so much less expensive than the Thule rack we considered buying. The bike shop owner didn't agree with us. He observed that we are putting $3000 worth of bikes on the rack and risking that investment. So far, no problems, other than the ill-fitting installation.
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Works for my fat tire bike. Once it's set up, it's easy to install and remove. I had to cut out some of the plastic cladding on the underside of my bumper on my 2014 Subaru Outback. Good value. I've had no issues.
GI love the Rack, it is easy for me to handle, (as a 89 yearold rider.), two bikes ride and fit very nicely. Like how it folds down,and how it folds to open the tailgate . Great quality for the money, I would highly recommend this rack
Fit Check: Testing Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2018 Ford Fiesta
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Kuat Piston Pro, two bike platform rack, for inch and a quarter hitch receivers. We'll take a look at how it fits on our 2018 Ford Fiesta. So with this bike rack, you get the perks and features of a premium dual wheel mount rack. But it also has an inch and a quarter shank, which fits our Ford Fiesta, since this is pretty much the only hitch receiver you can get on this car. Your options are limited, but that doesn't mean your options aren't good.
Fit Check: Testing Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2018 Ford Fiesta
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we are looking at our Hollywood racks Destination 2 Bike Rack here on our 2018 Ford Fiesta. So the Destination Bike Rack is really good when it comes to being lightweight, as well as portable. So if you need something that's really easy to lift, carry, and install into your hitch. This may be a very good option for you. So let's take a look at the way our bike is mounted to our bike rack.
Fit Test: Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes with 2018 Ford Fiesta
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we are looking at our Kuwait Transfer V2 two-bike rack here on our 2018 Ford Fiesta. Now, the Kuwait Transfer is awesome because of how it's designed with its unique goalpost or u-shape frame design. Which allows you to step into it, making it easier to Mount and dismount your bikes. Also, it creates a bit more open space behind your vehicle.
Is the Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 1 Bike Compatible with the 2018 Ford Fiesta?
Hi, everyone, its Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at our Inno Tire Hold Single Bike Rack here on our 2018 Ford Fiesta ST. So the Inno Tire Hold is great for solo riders, who's like to carry around their bike and have a bike rack that has a lot of weight capacity and is really, really easy to use. So let's take a look at how it works here on our Ford Fiesta ST. So the first thing this can do is that this can tilt away. To do so, you just pull on this handle, so you see that red indicator comes out, and then you can just drop it to tilt.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex hanging style four bike rack. That part number is TH9029XT. We've already got a bike on the rack. We're first going to show you how it's strapped down. We've got two cradles at the top here, and then three straps, two on the frame. Then one of our anti space strap in the back. That's going to keep the bike from swinging back and forth and possibly hitting your vehicle. To release those we're just going to pull down and lift up.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Ford Fiesta TH912XTR
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Thule Roadway hanging-style 2-bike rack. That part number is TH912XTR. Now we already have our bike on the rack. We're first going to show you how we strap that down. We've got two cradles holding it in place with three straps, two on the frame up at the top and one as our anti-sway strap on that seat post. To release those we're just going to pull down and lift up.
How Does the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Fit on a 2015 Ford Fiesta?
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta, we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XC2 platform-style 2-bike rack. The part number is S64650. We've already got our bike on the rack. We're first going to show you how that's strapped down. Here at our wheels, we've got two wheel cradles that are going to secure those wheels into place. Holding that in place, we have a frame hook up top. That's going to secure those wheels down into those cradles.
Does it Fit? Testing the Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2015 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead Hanging Style 4-Bike Rack. That part number is 63380. Now we've already got our bike on the rack. We're first going to show you how we strap that down. Now we've got 2 cradles holding the bike into place with 4 straps all together; 3 on the frame here and then 1 as our anti-sway strap in the back. That's going to keep a lot of the shake and play out of that bike rack .. Or out of that bike as you're heading down the road, so it's going to secure that there. Now to remove our bike we're going to pull down and lift up on our straps.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta, we're doing a test fit of the Saris Freedom Super Clamp, part number SA4025. Now, this is a Platform Style 2 bike rack and we've already got our bike on the rack. We're first going to tell you how we've strapped that down. Back here at the back tire, we have a single strap holding in that wheel. To release that, we're just going to push on the black lever that's on this side and feed the strap through. Then, we have wheel hooks on the front and back tire. That's going to secure those wheels down in to those cradles and keep them there.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta, we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Transfer 3 Platform Style 3 bike rack. That part number is TS03G. Now the first feature I want to go over is the tilt away feature because we can do that with our bike on the rack. I'm just going to move this last wheel hook out of the way. I'm going to grab right at the end of the rack and reach with my foot to push the button. We're able to tilt that away, you may check down here.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2015 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Yakima full tilt, that part number is Y02462, it's the hanging style four bike rack, and we do already have our bike on here. We're going to first show you how we connect that and strap it down. We've got two cradles holding it down, with three straps, two on the frame and then one is our anti sway strap in the back. Now Yakima likes to call these zip strips as well, to release those we're just going to push the two grey buttons in and pull up on that strap, and we save our anti sway strap for last because that's going to prevent the bike from swinging back and forth and possibly damaging your vehicle, set those strips off to the side and we can remove our bike. With the bike off I always suggest that you replace any straps that you may have on any kind of bike rack so we don't lose or damage any of them. All right now that those are back in place we can take a few measurements, overall with our arms up we're adding about thirty six inches to the back of the vehicle, now if we we're wanting to park in a close quarters parking spot we could come up here to this red knob, or red lever, pull up on it that's going to lower those arms down and that'll lock into place. Now we're only adding about ten and a half inches to the vehicle, our ground clearance is going to be to the bottom of this red knob here, at about eight and a half inches and our closest point is about five inches away there. Now this is called the full tilt, it does tilt away from your vehicle, to do so we're going to pull down on the black lever, that's going to allow us to get that bike rack away from our back hatch to open that up and get anything in or out that we may need, and we do have enough room to step between the rack and the vehicle to get out larger items as well.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2014 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex 4 bike rack with tilting feature. That part number is TH9029XT. See there we have a bike already on our rack. I'll show you a few features of it. Now how our bike is held down, we have 3 straps, 2 to the top and 1 to the side which is our anti-sway strap. I'm going to take the ones n top first and we're going to take off the anti-sway strap. If you're loading your bike, just do the opposite way.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Ford Fiesta th912xtr
Today on our 2014 Ford Fiesta, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH912XTR. We already have a bike on our rack. I'd like to show you a few features of it. How our back is strapped down, we have three straps. We have two at the top, one at the side, which is out anti-sway strap.
Fit Check: Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2014 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2014 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead 4 bike rack. That part number is S63380. We already have a bike on our rack. We'd like to show you a few features. How our bike is held down, we have a total of 4 straps. We have 3 up top, and one to the side as our anti-sway strap. We're going to take the ones of first from the top.
Saris Freedom-SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2014 Ford Fiesta, we're doing a test fit of the Saris Freedom Super Clamp 2 Bike Rack Platform Style. That part number is SA4025. We already have a bike on our rack. We'd like to show you a few features of it. Like I said, it's called super clamp. See that we have here a frame wheel clamps on the front wheel and on the back wheel.
Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2014 Ford Fiesta we're doing a test fit of the Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Platform Style. That part number is SA4239B. We have a bike on our rack. I'd like to show you a few features here. How our bike is held down, see that we have a wheel cradle. It has a strap that is actually holding the tire down in its place.
Will the Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2011 Ford Fiesta?
Today on our 2011 Ford Fiesta, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. A quick note on this bike rack, it will work with both 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches. However, when using with a class 1 hitch, you are limited to two bikes. Now, to begin our test fit, well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle and now we can give you a few measurements. Now, the ground clearance at the bike rack is 11 1/2 inches and from the closest point of the back rack to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2011 Ford Fiesta, well be installing Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. Now we've already gone ahead and installed the bike rack on the vehicle, tightening down the anti-rattle bolt so the bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. The ground clearance at the bike rack is 8-1/2" and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4". Now we'll go ahead and pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast and open our cargo door. And as you can see we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2011 Ford Fiesta, well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. Now this bike carrier would work with both 1-1/4 and 2 hitches, although when using with a class 1 1-1/4 hitch you are limited to two bikes. To begin our test fit, well simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch, making sure that the integrated locking hitch pin slides into the hitch pinhole. We can then move to the anti-rattle knob where well tighten it down securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. In our ground clearance at the bike rack is 9-1/2 and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4-1/2.
Fit Check: Testing Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2011 Ford Fiesta
Today on our 2011 Ford Fiesta, well be test fitting part number TH934XTR, the Thule Hitching Post Pro for both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. Now our vehicle is equipped with 1-1/4 class I hitch, so this bike rack will work for it although you are limited to two bikes. Weve already gone ahead and installed the bike rack shank into the hitch, lined up our hitch pin hole and installed our anti-rattle bolt. Its secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. The ground clearance at the bike rack is 8-1/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Fiesta
Today, on our 2011 Ford Fiesta, we'll be test fitting the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Bike Carrier, product RG8015220. With our vehicle already equipped with the inch and a quarter hitch, we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. We'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and insert our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt in, we'll go ahead and tighten it down using a wrench and insert our safety pin. Now that our bike rack is secured to the vehicle, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. And it looks like our ground clearance measures 9 inches and from a closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 6 inches.
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