# 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 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.
# 3
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.
# 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 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
I've taken this rack all over New England on the front of my Dodge Ram 3500 pick up truck with a truck camper. I had no idea it was possible to love a bike rack so much. After one drive I didn't ever worry about it again. So nice that it locks up when I am camping or taking a quick stop for food on the road. So glad I bought it from etrailer. They totally help me pick the perfect rack for my challenging set up.
Still very new, but what an awesome bike rack! Assembly was a snap and the rack is rock-solid when you secure it to the hitch receiver. etrailer was amazing too - excellent communication, price and fast, free delivery. Overall I am extremely happy with the rack and service!
# 6
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 7
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.
Ok so I I was going to buy a safari rack which ended up being about $100 more once you tacked on taxes and shipping from another website. This was on sale and had really good reviews. I bought this and have used it long enough to leave an honest review. It’s a really good rack, quality built, and If anything should break on the rack etrailer has all the replacement parts for very cheap prices. I have used this racks for shuttle duties and held 4 big enduros bikes several times. You don’t need to use the extra red straps sent with the rack for the bikes to be very secure. As someone stated before in the reviews long wheelbase bikes like size L or XL frame enduro or DH bikes might only be able to strap one wheel and frame attachment (the one wheel will be too long to get a good strap on), but all you need to do is drill a hole and move the clamp outboard about 2” and you’ll be good as gold. This rack is awesome and was a heck of a deal. Would recommend and buy again if I ever needed 2 racks? Also not to mention (not that I really care), but the rack was packaged really nice and didn’t come all damaged from shipping, it was really nicely formed foam that was glued in place and not just some hack job some guy tossed in a box. 10/10 !
# 8
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
WOW WOW WOW That is what I just kept saying after installing this Saris bike rack. I have been looking for a bike rack for almost 3-4 months now. Thule and Yakima didn't have what I was looking for. Their solution for a 4-5 bike rack is too complicated, not efficient, and it would be a nightmare to manage on a regular basis. So I couldn't get myself to pull a trigger on any of those and I kept searching. Finally, I came to eTrailer and found out about Saris. That is where the love starts :) We are a family of 5 (3 kids and 2 grown-ups). I needed something that will help me load bikes fast, unload them and still be able to have access to the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Saris delivered in every way. Assemble of the item is straight forward. Instructions are clear and to the point. They even give you a yellow strip that helps you mark where the hitch needs to be in order to align hole openings for easier installation after you install it the first time ;) The back-up camera is still usable but not 100%. Tilting down the rack with the bikes on it is simple as 1-2-3. There is plenty of room left between the trunk door and the bike as you can see on the pictures. One HUGE benefit is that you do not need any extra parts for kids bikes. Not like with other brands. Saris delivers tremendously on this part too. No shaking, rattling, or anything that would make you notice that you have this amazing product on the back of your SUV/truck. I can't recommend it more. I am just surprised that this product has not been more advertised and represented compared to other products.
this thing is a beast. while i haven't used it as much as i thought i would, i'm really happy with the quality of the rack. would def recommend to others looking for a 4 bike rack.
# 9
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!
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2022 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Swagman XC2 Platform Style Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Honda, really simple, not a whole lot to it. This is gonna be a great choice for those of you that are kind of just getting started or don't really go riding, you know, a whole lot. If you're someone that's out hitting the trails every weekend or a couple times a week, something like that, you know there's some other racks out there that'll probably be a better choice for you. I'm a big fan of the Kuat Platform Style Racks, just about any of them are really good, but that's not a takeaway from this.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer, today on our 2022 Honda pilot, we're gonna be checking out the CURT premium hitch mounted bike rack. First impression of the rack on the back of the Honda I think it looks pretty good. Actually it's really simple and easy to use and this could be a great way to get a bunch of bikes to and from the trail. So this one can hold up to a total of four, but if you need to carry an additional one there's a five bike version of this rack available as well. So you got a couple options there. So I talked about how simple it is.
Kuat NV 2-0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the Kuat NV 2.0 Base. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2020 Honda Pilot. If you're looking for a durable and reliable bike rack that has pretty much all the features you'd expect from a premium rack that's where the Kuat NV comes in handy. Now the Base version is the matte black not as premium option as a Kuat NV 2.0 where you still get pretty much the same features but at a slightly more affordable price. So let's talk about how this fits on the Honda Pilot. I think it fits great.
Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have a Saris SuperClamp EX two-bike rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2020 Honda Pilot, and we'll talk about its different features and help you decide if this is gonna be the right bike rack for you. This does have some different features like a great weight capacity of 60 pounds for your electric bikes. It's technically a dual wheel mount rack and it has straps, so whether you have any type of frame or even if you have fenders, this can technically work for them. So there's a lot of versatility to this rack, but the first feature we'll take a look at is gonna be our tilt away feature. There's a large lever here at the end.
RockyMounts AfterParty Swing Away 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the RockyMounts AfterParty 2 Bikes Swing Away bike rack, and we're gonna take a look at how this fits our 2020 Honda Pilot. This bike rack is especially helpful because it swings away for full hatch access. Plus you also have the fun features of this being a dual wheel mounted bike rack and a good weight capacity for heavy electric bikes. What we're gonna do is we're going to loosen the lever down here. So this lever is pretty much loosened so I'm just gonna rotate this until it's completely out. And then in the back there's that knob.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at Trailer. Today on our 2020 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Curt premium Hitch Runner bike rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the pilot, I think it looks pretty good. You know it holds your bike up at a good level here to where it's easy to get it off and on, and you can still see out of your back window whenever you're driving down the road. So, that's always a bonus. The rack that we have here today can hold up to a total of four bikes, but if you need to carry more, there's a five bike version available as well.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch-mounted Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Pilot, I think it looks really good, and that kinda holds true for just about any vehicle. Honestly, you put this rack on, I'm a big fan of it. This one in particular, I like where it sits. The top of the rack is almost chest-level, it's gonna make it easy to get your bikes on and take them off, really manageable.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot. We've been testing some bike racks on it. Right now, we have the Kuat NV 2.0 loaded up. Now this is a really nice high-quality bike rack. What's pretty cool is that it comes in a couple of different colors.
Reese Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey guys, it's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot. We're going to do a test fit of the Reese 3 Bike Rack. Now this is a pretty basic bike rack. It's going to be able to get three of your bikes loaded up so you can get them to and from your destination. It doesn't have a ton of features.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Ryan: How's it going, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer.Com. Today on our 2019 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima Ridgeback two bike rack. Now, this is going to be able to hold a total of two bikes. It's going to hold each bike down in three spots. We're going to have two straps here along the top of our frame rail.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot ts02B
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer Platform Style Rack on our 2019 Honda Pilot. This is going to have no frame contact, so it's going to be great for your more expensive carbon fiber bikes. The coolest thing about this bike rack, you can tilt with your bikes installed. All you have to do is just press in that lever down low, and then you're going to be able to access anything that's in the back of your Pilot.
Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam, with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Rhino-Rack Hanging Style Bike Rack on our 2019 Honda Pilot. This is going to be able to carry up to two bikes with three different tie-down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top and an anti-sway cradle at the bottom, and what that's going to do, it's going to limit that bike to bike contact that you get whenever you're driving down the road.It's really simple to get this off the rack. All you got to do for all three is just take this rubber strap and get it off like so.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here with etrailer. Today we have in here a 2019 Honda Pilot. We've been test riding some bike racks. Right here, we have a Saris Glide EX. This is a five bike hanging style rack. So as you can see, it's holding our bike by the top two, right there.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today, on our 2019 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack. Now, my favorite thing about the rack is that it's going to be very well made and heavy-duty. But on the same token, it's going to be incredibly lightweight and that's because it's made from aluminum. So not only is it going to be easy to handle, we're not going to have to worry about any rust or corrosion issues either.Our bike is going to be held down in three spots. You're going to have two straps here on the top two and another strap right here.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Brian: How's it going everyone, Brian here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2019 Honda pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Rola TX two bike rack. One of the things I really like about this rack is how compact it is. Going to be a very good way to carry 2 bikes and still be able to fit into those tight parking spots or tight grouches without having to take your bikes off and fold everything down. Our bike is going to be held down at three points. We're going to have 2 straps here on the top too, as well as a strap down here.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Collin: Hey guys. It's Collin here at etrailer. Today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot and we're going to do a test fit of the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 bike rack. This is a hanging style bike rack that's going to allow you to carry up to four bikes to and from your destination. With the hanging style rack it is going to hold your bike by the top tube right here. It is going to have three different points where it secures your bike.It has two thick rubber straps across the top frame of our bike, on that top two.
Reese Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey guys, it's Colin here at etrailer and today we have a 2018 Honda Pilot. We've been test fitting some hitch mounted accessories. Right now, we have the Reese 3 Bike Rack installed. This is going to be a hanging style bike rack that's going to allow you to get up to three bikes loaded so you can haul them to and from your destination. It's going to be nice for you and a couple kids, or your wife and a kid, or maybe even some buddies, to get your bikes out to the trails and go for a ride.Now, this bike rack is going to be more of a basic or entry-level bike rack, just something that if you're just looking for a simple bike rack that's going to get your bikes from A to B and you don't need all the fancy features that you might find on some others, this going to be a really great option for you.Now, each bike is going to be secured at two points. You can see we have nice hook and loop straps securing our top tube into the cradles.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Hey, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. So, this is a premium rack, but not really at the premium price like the Kuat NV. If you want a lightweight bike rack that has super smooth movement and is very versatile, then this might be the one for you. We're gonna focus on how it works on the Honda Pilot though.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot RKY10004
Hey everyone, it's Evangaline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at how the RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Rack fits on the 2017 Honda Pilot. So the MonoRail is super popular because of its versatility. Whether you have a heavy electric bike, you've got a fat tire bike, you have women's frames, step through frame, children's bikes. It can work with those bikes. So we'll talk about how it works with the Honda Pilot.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot nv22g
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Kuat NV two bike platform rack and how it fits on our 2017 Honda Pilot. So the Kuat NV is very versatile, no matter what type of bike rack or bike you have, no matter what shape it is or even weight, this is likely to fit it. And you can also get things like a ramp added on if you need that little extra help. So we'll talk about it with the Pilot. One of the features that works well with the Pilot is that it can tilt away.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at how the Hollywood Racks Destination four bike platform rack fits on the 2017 Honda Pilot. So right off the bat, I think this is a great pairing with a Honda Pilot. It's an affordable bike rack, but still a platform rack. And it doesn't take up as much space as other platform racks. Plus, if you have your friends, your family, and your Pilot and you need to go for a bike ride this is a great way to make it happen.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2017 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro Two Bike Rack.One of my favorite things about this bike rack is that it's going to be made from aluminum, so it's going to be incredibly lightweight and easy to handle, we're also not going to have to worry about any rust or corrosion issues either. Our rack is going to hold our bike down in three spots, two straps here on the top tube, and a strap down here, that's actually going to be an anti-sway strap, which will help prevent any side-to-side movement, that way your bikes don't touch each other, or your bike doesn't touch the back of your vehicle.This rack can hold up to two bikes, however, if you need an extra one, Thule does make the same rack, except in a three bike version. Now let's go ahead and remove our bike, that way we can take a better look at the rack itself. To do it is very simple, we'll come here to our ratcheting straps, push down the lever, and pull the strap out. Once you have the straps out of the way, just grab our bike and set it off to the side.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Honda Pilot
Today in our 2016 Honda Pilot, we've gonna be test-fitting the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches, part number S64650. We already have a bike installed on the vehicle. Let's take a closer look, and show off some of the features. How the bike is held into place, we're gonna have one point of contact, which is gonna be this padded hookup at the top, and that's gonna keep it in place, while the tires rest in these wheel cradles here, which are adjustable along the length of the bike rack to accommodate loading and different sized bikes. So, you loosen and tighten these knobs to adjust them along the length of the arm here. Also, this does have a raised shank to it, so even with vehicles that has a particularly low hitch-clearance, it's not gonna have an issue of clearance between the bike rack and the ground. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside, we'll hold on to the bike while we release our hooks here, and that's just to make sure the bike doesn't fall onto the vehicle. There's this gray button here at the base of our frame-hook, push that in, and now we can grab the bike and set it off to the side.
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2016 Honda Pilot, we're going to be test fitting the Malone Hanger 3 Bike Rack, for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number MPG2127. We already have a bike installed on our rack, so let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of our features. At the ends of our arms we will have reflectors for better vision at night. The cradles all are adjustable along the arms here to accommodate loading and unloading, and can be tightened down with these blots here and an included tool. It grips your bike at two points. We're going to have a strap up at the top here and off to the side here. That's going to serve as an anti-sway cradle to keep your bike from moving too far back and forth, and making bike to bike contact. When all three bikes are loaded, it does come with two stabilization straps to put around the bikes as well.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Honda Pilot
Today on our 2016 Honda Pilot we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex swinging and hanging-style 4-bike rack. That part number is TH9031XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you the key feature of this rack. We're going to come here to the back of it. We're going to start by removing our t-pin.
What our customers are saying:
"The bike rack went together with ease. Everything was in the box, no missing parts. It was very stable on my first trip with it.Works well with womens bikes also. Delivery was prompt with no mishaps. Good job"