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# 1
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.
# 2
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Overall the hitch works great sturdy heavy duty easy to load. The only difficulty was getting a receiver mounted on our little Honda Civic that took a mechanic! This hitch is much better than the kind we used to use strapping on the back of the car much more secure.
I was impressed with this bike rack from the minute I unpacked it. The assembly was simple & straight forward. I looked at quite a few bike racks & for the price point this product was hard to beat. It is well designed & the keyhole pins make it easy to remove & fold up when not carrying the bikes. The locking hitch pin & locking frame bars are convenient and fairly secure. I will add my cable lock to make the bikes even a little more tamper proof. So far I’m very happy with this his purchase. Now the test of time!
# 3
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
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.
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.
# 4
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
Bike rack has been great. We've taken it on several road trips. It makes taking the bikes somewhere close to the house an option now. Before this we had one of the strap on racks that take 15 minutes to get the rack and bikes onto the car, the thought of going anywhere with the bikes was really annoying. This thing takes 2 minutes to get on or off, so taking the bikes somewhere is a breeze.
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
# 5
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
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.
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.
# 6
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.
# 7
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
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!
# 8
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.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Honda Accord
Hey everybody, Clayton here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be checking out the Kuat Transfer V2 one bike platform rack on our 2021 Honda Accord. Today, we are looking at the inch and a quarter version, but this is going to be worked with two inch hitches. So maybe you have another vehicle that you'd like to flip back and forth with your bike racks. This is going to be a great option for you. And we are looking at the one bike today but we do have a two bike version available and a one bike extension.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Accord
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the RockyMounts MonoRail solo bike platform rack right here on our 2019 Honda Accord. Where the RockyMounts MonoRail is really compact lightweight bike rack that checks off all the boxes. So if you have an extra heavy bike, like an electric bike, or if you have a step through bike, or even a carbon fiber frame bike then this can carry them all. So we'll talk about those different specs, those different measurements but we're gonna focus right here on our Honda Accord.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Accord
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination two-bike platform rack, right here on our 2019 Honda Accord. So the Hollywood Racks Destination is gonna be one of your lightest, most compact bike racks. So if you're looking for something that you can store even inside of the trunk of your vehicle, this is gonna be a good option for you. You have the stability of a platform rack without the extra weight or even the premium price you usually expect of platform racks. So we'll take a look at some of its features, some of its measurements, and its specs, but we'll focus on the Honda Accord, so that way you can see if this is gonna be the best fit for you and your vehicle and your bikes.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Accord
What's up everybody. It's AJ with ehr.com. Then we checking out the Thule Helium Platform rack on our 2017 Honda Accord. Is a great way to transport two bikes to and from wherever you go to ride them and accommodates many different kinds of bikes, because these arms actually hold onto the tyres themselves. It never touches the frame of the bike. So you see this carbon fiber bike.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Accord
Today we're a 2017 Honda Accord. We're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris freedom platform style two bike rack. That's part number SA4412B. I've already got it loaded up on the Accord just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bikes. It actually secures our bikes with three points of contact. Each of our wheel cradles have a strap that go over our wheel securing that in place.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Freedom Superclamp. This is a platform-style 2-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. Part number on it is SA4025. Now to begin our test fit we just slide the shank of the Superclamp into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole. Once those are in line with each other we're going to take our provided bolt and we'll thread that in.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to do a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Rack. This is a tilting and folding style rack. It's been designed for use with inch and a quarter or two inch hitches. Part number on it is HR8500. We're going to be installing this in a Class 1 hitch today. Please keep in mind that when doing that you're going to limit your capacity to just two bikes. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, were going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima FullTilt. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike style rack. Its been designed for use with inch and a quarter or two-inch hitches. The part number on it is Y02462. Now on our Accord, we have a class one hitch currently installed. That means that we need to limit the capacity that we put on the actual rack down to two bikes.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today in our 2013 Honda Accord, were going to be a doing a test fit on the Thule Hitching Post Pro. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. Its been designed for inch and a quarter or two-inch hitches. Part number on it is TH934XTR. Now were using it in a class one hitch today so you will want to keep in mind that its going to limit our capacity to two bikes. Now to begin the test fit, were going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Sport Rack folding and tilting 3-bike rack. Now they've designed this so we can use it with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. Part number on it is SR2403. This is also available in a 4-bike configuration if you prefer it that way. Part number on that is SR2404. Now on our Accord today we've just got a class one hitch installed.
Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Thelma. This is a folding platform-style 3-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA4239B. Now please keep in mind, we're using a class one hitch today, and when you use a class one hitch you are going to be limited to a 2-bike capacity. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Bike Porter. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA404B. We're using a class one hitch today, so I want you to keep in mind that you will be limited to a 2-bike capacity when using this rack. If this is the only hitch you plan on using your Bike Porter in, the SA402B is a 2-bike configuration that may work out perfectly for you. To begin the test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the Bike Porter into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Saris Axis Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Axis. This is a folding and tilting 2-bike-style rack. It's been made for 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number is SA832. We're using an 1-1/4" hitch here so we will be limited to a 2-bike capacity, but we do have a 3-bike available, which is part number SA833, and a 4-bike available as part number SA834. Now to begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do we want to line up the threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Swagman Titan. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They've designed it so we can use it with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is S63410. Today on our Accord we've got a class one hitch, and when using a class one hitch with the Titan or any other 4-bike rack for that matter, you will be limited to a 2-bike capacity, so please keep that in mind. To begin our test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the Titan right into the receiver tube of our hitch. We then want to line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Accord
Today, we're going to show you how the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Bike Carrier, product number RG8015220, looks and fits on our 2011 Honda Accord. Our Honda Accord is equipped with an aftermarket inch and a quarter class 2 trail hitch so we'll need to remove the 2-inch adapter from our Rhode Gear rack. To install the rack, we simply insert the shank of the rack into the receiver of the hitch. We'll line up the threaded hole in the rack with the pin hole in our hitch, and install the anti-sway bolt and tighten it down. After we tightened down our anti-rattle bolt, we'll go ahead and install our safety clip. With the rack now installed, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
Today on our 2010 Honda Accord, we'll be testing the Thule Hitching Post Pro four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt. Tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements.
Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
Today on our 2010 Honda Accord, we'll be test fitting the Kuac Beta Folding Two Bike Rack, part number B202-114. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin in lock. Here at the rear of the shank, we'll tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over a fewclearance measurements. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Accord is about five and a half inches. We've added about fourteen inches to the overall length of our Honda. As you can see we can open the trunk without having to tilt away our bike rack. If we would like to tilt the rack away from our vehicle, we can pull the safety pin at the base of our carrier and allow it to tilt away. Put the mast back in its upright position and the pin ring installed, we can pull the pin at the top of the mast to swing out the dual arms.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
Today on this 2010 Honda Accord well be test fitting the Thule Vertex Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH9029. To mount this carrier into our vehicle, well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well line up our hitch pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over some clearance measurements. Weve got about 9 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. We got 2 inches of clearance between the closest part of the vehicle and the closest part of the carrier. Overall, weve added about 13 inches of additional length to the rear of the vehicle when the carrier arms are folded down.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
All right, today on this 2010 Honda Accord, we're going to do a test fit of part number S63410 from Swagman. This is their Titan Bicycle Rack. A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacers. One other thing to remember also is that when you use this bicycle rack with a class 1 receiver hitch, you're limited to carrying just two bicycles and that's what we'll be working with today. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
Today on our 2010 Honda Accord well be test fitting the Sportrack 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number A30901. To mount the carrier to our vehicle, well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well line up our hitch pinhole then thread in our anti-rattle bolt. Well tighten it down using our wrench and move on to take some clearance measurements. We got about 10 inches of clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. We have 7 inches of clearance between the closest part of the bike rack and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall, weve added about 24 inches of additional length to the rear of the vehicle.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Accord
Today on this 2010 Honda Accord, were going to do a test fit of part number S102. This is the Sherpa Bicycle rack from Kuat. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1 receiver hitches both class one and class two and this will also work with 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer. Today well be working with the class 1 receiver hitch. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and install the pin and the lock, then well go ahead and tighten the anti-rattle knob, then well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. With the bike rack folded up, this closest point to the bumper will be 1 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda Accord
All right, today on this 2009 Honda Accord were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule, the Doubletrack Platform Style Bike Carrier. One quick note about this bike rack is that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and this will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the provided spacer. Now, we'll go ahead and start our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the lock on the other side. Alright, next well go ahead and give you some measurements on clearance between the bike rack and the car. As closest point to the bumper, we're looking at 3-3/4 inches.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda Accord
Alright, today on this 2009 Honda Accord we're going to do a test fit of part number A30901 from SportRack. One quick note about this bike rack is this will work on 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Ok, we're going to start off our bike rack installed into the hitch. We'll go ahead and install the anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down, and then we'll install the safety pin on the other side. Now, we'll go ahead and give you some clearance measurements between the bike rack and the car.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda Accord
Alright, today on this 2009 Honda Accord were going to do a test fit of part number RG8015220 from Rhode Gear. This is the Highway 2 Bike Carrier. Ok, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side. One quick note about this bike rack is that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the provided spacer. Now, I'll give you some measurements on clearance between the bike rack and the car. Between the bumper and the bike rack will be 6-1/4 inches, ground clearance will be 9-3/4 inches.
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