# 1
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.
# 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 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.
# 4
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.
# 5
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
# 6
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 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
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
# 9
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.
# 10
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Overall I am happy with these bike carriers. They mount to the racks over the bed of my Tundra TRD Pro. Installation is simple. I think they could be just a bit sturdier because there is just a bit of wobbling when driving on bumpy roads but I'm not too worried about them coming dislodged. Take note that although they come with a cable lock to attach the bike to the carrier, the key is sold separately.
Very good product. It holds the bike securely on the roof without contacting the frame. It is easy to adjust from my road bike to my 29er mountain bike. Our drives are all relatively short, so I like that I do not need to remove the front wheel to lock in the bike. It's also nice that the SKS locking system allows me to use the same key for this rack that I use for my Yakima roof box and hitch rack. This is my first roof rack and I chose this route for a couple reasons. Some of the roads we travel to get to our trail heads are a bit rough and with a roof rack I don't have to worry about bottoming out a hitch rack hanging off the back of the vehicle. Also, it takes up less room in the garage. Our vehicle is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an additional 4 inches of ground clearance. That makes it a bit of a reach for my 5'4" wife, so we take our two-step along to help her. This is my third time purchasing from etrailer, and each experience has been very good. They are a very customer service oriented company. I really appreciate all the additional information they provide on their products, especially all the videos they produce to aid in reviews, assembly, and use.
# 11
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
# 12
Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
One of the few racks that will clear my Jeep's large rear mounted spare tire without using an extender. The other is the Allen which doesn't have the nice features the Swagman Titan has. Tips enough to allow partial opening of Jeep rear door, but enough to open the soft top rear window. The vertical portion of rack tips slightly toward vehicle (at least it does on mine). Would be better if the horizontal "S" shaped piece could be turned around to dip down, moving it further from the spare tire, but there are only holes drilled to mount it as shown. Can't attest to the durability yet, but it doesn't wobble even a tiny bit. Have to compliment everyone I spoke with at etrailer. very nice and extremely helpful.
eTrailer.com had my new Swagman Titan bike rack delivered super fast. I received the right amout of email communication informing me of the status of my order, plus I could track my delivery directly from the eTrailer website. Awesome! As for the hitch, I am so happy with it. I was tired of taking the front wheel off my bike and cramming it into the back of my small Corolla, it never really fit right, was always a struggle, and then I had no room for anything else in my car. Now, I just hang my bike onto the rack and strap it in, takes less than 60 seconds and I have all the extra room in my car and don't have to fold down the back seats. The other feature I really like is that this bike rack has an integrated locking cable, once your bike is on the rack, you attach the locking cable so now your bike is locked onto the rack. Someone can't take your bike off the rack and walk away with it when you aren't looking. I also got the Swagman bike rack locking pin, that attaches the bike rack to the car hitch. I've used the bike rack twice so far and it makes my life so much easier. Solidly built bike rack that is well worth it. Thank you eTrailer, you rock!
# 13
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Great product, super easy to install, and sturdy. IF YOU ARE USING THIS FOR A MOUNTAIN BIKE, they tend to have wider hubs and/or thicker axles that WILL NOT WORK with the skewer and sleeve provided. You have to buy a rhino rack thru axle adapter which is an additional $XXX/per and a different size thru axle sleeve which is $XX/per. I just wish it came with a more universal fork hookup from the start or a cheaper option to change sizes.
Love this bike rack! It fits perfectly with my Rhino Rack Cross Bars. I'm very impressed by the lack of wind noise. With the bike mounted on the rack, you can barely hear the wind noise at 60mph. With the sunroof open you can hear wind noise, but as long as the window is closed, you can only slightly hear anything if the radio is off and you are trying to hear it. Amazing! Can't wait to get more use out of it in the future!
# 14
Malone Runway Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
Not bad. My first rack for my first XXL bike (Trek FX3 disc). At first was annoyed at the sparse instructions and the “fact” that the top straps weren’t long enough to reach my trunk’s top hinge. Went to collect my bike anyway and the shop assistant showed me that it was total user error: I had the straps in backwards and doubled. Anyway...she showed me how and we tightened it. Racked the bike and drove the 12 miles home. Wasn’t sure about it (and it’s not the best rack I’ve seen) but it’s simple and does the job for me. Not driving cross country with it but even if I did, I think it’d be secure. Pros: simple, secure, not too big at all/easily stored. Cons: not many bells and whistles, doesn’t keep the bike far enough away from the car (pedal might bump the paint depending on how crazy you drive)
Great product selection. Easy installation. I recommend it to everyone.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Hey guys. Today we have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, and we're going to do a test of the 2E Helium Pro two bike hanging style rack. Now, this bike rack's going to allow you to transport up to two bikes to and from the trails or wherever else you want to take them. It's going to have an onboard cable lock, which comes out from the base. Put it in this slot to lock your bikes onto the rack. And we have a lock cylinder right here.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra th9043pro
Hey, everyone. Today we have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, and we're going to do a test strip for the Thule Helium Pro Three Bike Hanging Style Rack. This three bike rack is going to allow you to carry up to three bikes to and from the trails, or wherever else you want to take them. It's going to have onboard cable lock, which comes out from the center mast right there, slides into the slot right there. Once you have it, you just take your included keys, lock it in. When you want to unload your bikes, unlock the lock cylinder, pull your cable out, and then you can unload your bikes.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra TH9025XT
Hey, everyone. Today, we have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, and we're gonna do a test of the Thule Apex XT four bike hanging style rack. Now, this hanging style rack's gonna allow you to carry up to four bikes, to and from the trails, or wherever else you want to take them.It's gonna have an onboard cable lock, which comes out from the base. Pull it out from here. Comes all the way across our bike frames, when they're setting right there, locks into that slot. You just take your included key, and lock it up.
Hollywood Racks Express Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're going to be doing a test fit on the Hollywood Rack's Express Three Bike Carrier, part number HRE3.Now this is a very economical bike rack and what I mean by that is that if you're just looking for a bike rack to get you from point A to point B with your bikes this is going to be great for you. However, if you're more of an avid cyclist, I would suggest maybe doing a little bit more research and trying to find a bike rack with a little bit more bells and whistles.Let's go into the bike rack itself, we see we have cradles that can pivot left and right, and that can also move up and down the rack to accommodate any spacing between bikes you might want. We have two different points of contact where our bike is secured. We have these nice rubber straps that are securing the top frame of our bike into the cradles. I do want to point out because we don't have any type of anti-sway or anti-rattle cradle in place, our bike can move freely when we're driving and with it sitting pretty close to the vehicle, so you do want to be aware that it could make contact like this pedal right here is pretty close to our license plate, and we also have our front wheel up here that's pretty close to making contact. However, to fix this problem you could purchase a wheel shock separately at etrailer.com and just secure the front wheel to that.Let's go ahead and remove the bike.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Speaker 1: Today in our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima Hangout two bike rack. That part number is Y02637. As you can see, we do have a bike installed, so let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.We'll find that our cradles can pivot left and right and move up and down the arm of our bike rack, to accommodate spacing between bikes and of bikes of different sizes. Our bike's going to be secured at three different points of contact. We have two rubber straps on the top of our frame. Then we have a strap down here securing our frame into the anti-rattle cradle.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra Y02636
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HalfBack 2 bike rack. That's part number Y02636. As you can see, we do have a bike installed, so let's take a close look and show off some of the features.Now, on the ends of our arms, we're going to have two bottle openers that Yakima likes to put on all of their bike racks. Our cradles are stationary, however they do have this nice rubber TPE padding. You can see these notches right there that are going to act as shock absorbers for the frame of your bike while you're traveling. It's going to help protect it from any damage.Our bike's secured at three different points of contact.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra Y02634
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're gonna be test fitting the Yakima full back two bike rack, and that's part number YZ02634. As you can see, we have a bike in stow, so let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.Now on this arm, we're gonna have an integrated cable lock system, which comes like I said, out of this arm of the bike rack, back around the frame of the second bike you have installed, and inserts on that notch right there.You will get a set of keys for your cable lock, so you can insert your key in there, unlock your cable, and then you can unload your bike.On our other arm, we're gonna have a bottle opener, which Yakima likes to put on all their bike racks.We look at these cradles, we're gonna see they are stationary, but they do have this nice rubber TPE padding, which you can see these notches right there, that's gonna act as a shock absorber for the frame of your bike while your traveling. It's gonna help it protect it from any type of damage.Our bike's secured at three different points of contact. We have two zip strips on the top of our bike frame. Then we have a zip strip down here, securing this part of our frame into the anti-rattle cradle. Once that's secured, that's going to prevent our bike from shaking too much, while we're traveling.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat transfer two bike platform rack, part number TS02G. Now, one of the really nice features of this bike rack is is that even with our bike attached to our bike rack, simply step on the lever below and we still have full access to getting in our trunk, getting anything in or out that we may need. Now to put the bike back up just lift up and you'll hear it lock into place. Now there's no frame contact and the way this is going to mount to the rack itself is you're going to have one wheel hook up here in the front and you're going to have a strap here in the back. Now to remove these, simply push in on the tab, lift the strap out . And you always want to make sure you have a firm grip on your bike so it doesn't fall and hit our vehicle. Come up to the front hook and there's a button right here. Push the button, which will release the hook, we can move it out of the way and our bike will come right off. Now I'm going to give you a few measurements since this is going to be adding a decent amount of space to the back of our vehicle.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're doing a test fit of the Thule T2 Pro XTB Platform-Style Two-Bike Rack. That part number is TH9035XT. Now, we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features. We're going to come here and squeeze on our handle at the very back. This is going to tilt our bike rack a little further away from our vehicle. We're going to gain full access into our trunk.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're doing a test fit of the Swagman Trailhead hanging style 4-bike rack. That part number is S63380. Now, we already have our bike secured down. I'm going to go over how we secure it in place, a few features and how . measurement. Starting off with how we secure it in place, we have two cradles with four straps, three on our frame here and one as our anti-sway in the back.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra S64650
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XC2 Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is S64650. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that, go over some features and then take a few measurements. Now how we secure our bike into place, we have 2 wheel cradles, one at the front and one on the bike tire. Then we have our frame hook, which is going to hold our bike down into our wheel cradles.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra TH9029XT
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex hanging-style 4-bike rack. That part number is TH9029XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that, we'll go over some features, and take a few measurements. Starting off with how we secure our bike into place, we have two cradles with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. We'll start by pulling down and lifting up to release those.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra TH912XTR
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra 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 secured to our rack. We're first going to show you how we do that. We'll go over some features and take a few measurements. Starting off with how our bike is secured down, we have 2 cradles in place with 3 straps, 2 on our frame here and one as our anti-sway in the back.
Saris Bones Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Saris Bones trunk-mount 3-bike rack. That part number is SA801. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it into place. We'll go over some features and take a few measurements. Starting off with how our bike is secured down, we have three straps holding our bike in place onto our rack, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Archway XT trunk mount two-bike rack. That part number is TH9009XT. Now, we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We'll go over some features of the rack and take a few measurements. First thing we'll show you is how we secure our bike into place.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Thule Gateway trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH9006XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it into place. We'll go over some features and take a few measurements. Starting off with how our bike is secured down, we have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame here and one as our anti-sway in the back.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage 2 trunk-mount bike rack. That part number is TH910XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that, go over some features, and take a few measurements. Starting off with how we secure our bike down, we have two cradles in place with three straps. We have two on our frame here and one as our anti-sway in the back.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Hyundai Elantra TH9001PRO
Today on our 2017 Hyundai Elantra we're doing a test fit of the Thule Raceway Pro trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH9001PRO. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place, we'll go over some features, and take a few measurements. In total we have two cradles with three straps holding our bike into place. That's going to be two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra we're going to be test-fitting the Inno Fork Lock Roof Mounted Bike Rack, Part #INXA391. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike rack is attached, how this bike, excuse me, is attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. We're going to have a ratcheting wheel strap at the back here, and at the front we're going to have this skewer that's going to wrap around the forks of our bike to keep it in place. Now, right now it is locked up, so you can not take this off the rack, and that's going to be some additional security for you. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Sprint T-track roof bike rack, part number TH569. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features.Now, how this is actually attached to the rack, we have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. We have this wheel strap, this ratcheting wheel strap at the back here. Then at the front, we have this skewer here that's going to pinch in between the forks to keep the front in place as well. This also has a lock for additional security.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be test-fitting the Rocky Mounts Brass Knuckles roof-mounted bike rack, part number RKY1202. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Hoe this is attached to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact with no frame contact at all. We're going to have ratcheting wheel straps on both wheels, and then we're going to have a wheel hook up at the front here, with that grip on it that gives it the name, "The Brass Knuckles". Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. We'll start with the wheel straps, you push in the tabs on the side here, like so and that will release the straps.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra ina391
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be test fitting the Inno Fork Lock III bike rack, Part Number INA391. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have 2 points of contact with no frame contact at all. We're going to have this ratcheting wheel strap back here, and then up at the front, we're going to have the skewer that's going to hold the bike by its forks. Right now, it's actually secured in place by this cover so you cannot remove it, so that's an added security feature. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. To do that, with the ratcheting wheel strap, you'll have this tab here at the end.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra ina387
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra, we're going to be testing the INNO SlimFork Roof Mounted Bike Rack. Part Number INA387. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. On this is attach to the rack itself. You're going to have two points of contact with your bike with no frame contact at all. Towards the back here we're going to have this wheel clamp.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra ina392
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra we're going to be test fitting the NO Multi Fork-lock Roof Bike Rack, part number INA392. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features, excuse me. How this is attached to the bike rack itself, we're going to have 2 points of contact, we're going to have a rationing strap here at the back wheel, and up at the front it's going to go into place, you can kind of see it better up here, by using a fork mount and a skewer which will hold that in place as well as being locked into place right now. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. We'll push in on the tabs here on the side of the rationing wheel strap, then going up to the front we'll unlock the top portion. Let that come down, remove this portion, and then with the skewer we'll just loosen up the levers. Okay.
Kuat TRIO Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Elantra
Today on this 2016 Hyundai Elantra we're going to be test fitting the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack, part number TR02. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike is attached to the bike rack itself we're going to have 2 points of contact. We're going to have a ratcheting strap here at the back and a skewer at the front which is going to hold the bike by it's force so you're going to have no frame contact really with your bike. Let's go ahead and take it off and set it aside. We'll start with the wheel strap here, you push in this black tab here to release the strap. Go up to the front, take this silver handle on the skewer, lift it out and lift it up.
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