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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Seems like a good rack for the price, especially when compared to others with the same weight rating. It was very easy to assemble, just a few bolts and that's it. I put two 62lb e-bikes on it (Ride1Up Turris) and it has minimal wobble and movement as expected. The straps that come on the center cradles were too short to go around our bike's frame and battery so I had to purchase a separate set of long straps from Saris for an additional $20. So be aware if you have an e-bike with a fat frame where you plan to use the cradle on, you might have to spend another $20 on a pair of long straps. While I waited for the straps I just used a velcro-strap and it worked fine. So far I am content with this rack overall and hope it lasts many years.. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I had to purchase additional straps to make it work.
I had to put my electric bikes into this rack, backwards, to make them fit. Not ideal, but it works.The receiving 'trays' that are intended to provide support for holding the bikes, by being placed under the bike tires, are forced to be moved to a location that is not directly under the bottom of the bike tires. While it works in this manner, it is not ideal.For the support that attaches to the diagonal bike frame, we had to remove it from the vertical rail of the rack. We reinstalled it, upside down, because that's the only way we could make it fit, or 'grab', the bike frame. Again, we made it work, but it's not ideal. We chose to keep the rack because it was so much less expensive than the Thule rack we considered buying. The bike shop owner didn't agree with us. He observed that we are putting $3000 worth of bikes on the rack and risking that investment. So far, no problems, other than the ill-fitting installation.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
Nice heavy duty rack. Putting it together is quite simple if you read the instructions. I like the ability to use both a 2" or 1 1/4" receiver. etrailer is very easy to deal with.
Compatible? Yes! The Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack for 1 Bike Fits a 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Hey guys, it's Randy here at etrailer.com. Today, we're taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold Bike Rack. We're gonna do a test fit on it, and see how it fits with our 2018 Hyundai Sonata.Now as you can see, the tire hold rack is a really neat design. It's a very popular design. This allows us to hold the bike on the rack without ever touching the frame. We don't have to worry about abrasions.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Speaker 1: Today on our 2016 Hyundai Sonata we're doing a test fit of the Thule Double Track Pro Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9054. Now we already have our bike secured down, we're first going to show you how we secure it in place. At the front and back tire we're going to have straps. These are going to be cam buckle straps, we'll just push on the lever on the opposite side and pull our straps through. Same thing at the front.
Compatible? Yes! The Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Fits a 2016 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Sonata we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XC Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That part number is S64650. We already have our bike secured down, we're first going to show you how we do that. We have a front and rear cradle which is where our tires are going to be held into place, then we have our frame hook here in the center which is going to hold our bike down into those wheel cradles. To release that we're just going squeeze on the grey button there and lift it up, and then we just pull straight down to ratchet it down. You want to be sure you hang onto the bike whenever you pull that hook off.
Will the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2016 Hyundai Sonata?
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Sonata, we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform Style Two Bike Rack. That part number is NV12G. Now, we already have our bike secured down, but I'm, first, going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here, and we're going to pull down on this lever. That's going to allow us to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle. Now, we're going to try and gain access here. You'll see we're not going to have to worry about that making contact at all.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 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 down, we're first going to show you how we do that and then we'll go over some features. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We'll pull down and lift up to release those and we can pull our bike off of our rack. We'll set this off to the side and then I always suggest that you replace your straps so you don't lose or damage them while you're heading down the road. Now we'll take a few measurements. First one's going to be overall what we're adding to our vehicle with our arms hanging out.
Fit Check: Saris Bones Hitch Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata we're doing a test fit of the Saris Bones Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack. That part number is SA882. Excuse me. We've already got our bike attached to our vehicle. I'm first going to show you how we do that. We have 3 straps altogether, 2 on our frame and 1 as our anti-sway strap in the back.
Does the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Suit Your 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today, on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XC platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is S64650. We already have our bikes secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. To hold our bike in place, we have our frame hook, which is going to hold our bike down into our wheel cradles. Now, I know for a fact that you won't have any problems with your wheels coming loose or anything without those straps that you would usually see on your platform-style.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex Four Bike Carrier, part number th9029. Now with our two inch adapter already removed from our carrier, we'll slide the shank into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench.Now with our Thule Vertex secured to our Hyundai Sonata we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. There's about 11 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about four inches. With the cradle arms folded down we've added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.We'll now pull the gray lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and we'll measure from the vehicle's trunk to the end of the carrier's cradle arms and we'll get a measurement of 41 inches. Now with this bike carrier and this vehicle you can access the trunk with the mast in its upright position or we can pull the handle at the bottom of the carrier to tilt the mast down.To load the bike we'll make sure that the mast is in its upright position, we'll undo the cradle straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure with the straps.
Install: Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Now with our 2" adaptor already removed from our bike carrier, we'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank into our hitch, and line up our hitch pin holes. We'll then thread the anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench, securing our bike carrier to our Hyundai Sonata. Now with the Hitching Post Pro secured to our vehicle, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. There's about 11" of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 7".
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4-bike carrier, part number TH9027. Now with our 2" adaptor removed from our bike carrier, we'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert the spring-loaded pin into the pin holes, and turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. Now with our Thule Apex secured to our Hyundai Sonata, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. We have about 10" of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the vehicle's rear bumper is about 2". With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 12" to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata we'll be testing fitting the Thule Apex Four Bike Carrier, part number th9025. Now to begin our test fit with the two inch adapter removed from our carrier we'll slide the carrier shank into the opening of the hitch, insert the spring loaded pin into the pin hole and turn the black knob on the upper part of the shank to engage our anti-rattle device securing the carrier to our Sonata.We'll now go over a few clearance measurements to see how the Thule Apex and our Hyundai Sonata fit together. There's about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about two inches. With the cradle arms folded down we've added about twelve inches to the overall length of the vehicle.We'll now pull the gray lever at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and we'll measure from the vehicle's trunk to the end of the carrier's cradle arms and we'll get a measurement of 41 inches. Now with this bike carrier and this vehicle you can access the trunk with the mast of the carrier in its upright position or you can pull the gray lever at the bottom of the carrier to tilt the mast down.To load the bike we'll make sure that the mast is in its upright position.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Escape 3-bike carrier, part number A30403. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now with the carrier secured to our Sonata, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. There's about 9" of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 6". With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 13" to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on this 2013 Hyundai Sonata Ill show you how to install and operate the Thule Doubletrack platform style two bike carrier. To install slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded bolt hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements. There is about eight inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about four and a half inches.
Installation Guide for the Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Sonata Ill show you how to install and operate the Swagman Titan four bike carrier. As a reminder, this Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a Class I trailer hitch and this bike carrier will only be allowed to carry two bikes. To install, slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and align the threaded pin hole. Thread the anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Lets go over some clearance measurements. There is about nine inches of ground clearance.
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Hyundai Sonata
Today on this 2013 Hyundai Sonata Ill show you how to install and operate the Kuat Alpha folding white aluminum bike carrier. This Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a Class I hitch and allows the bike carrier to carry only two bikes. To install the carrier, slide the shank into the opening of the hitch tube and turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Lets go over some clearance measurements. Theres about nine and three quarter inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about six inches.
Does the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Suit Your 2011 Hyundai Sonata
Today on our 2011 Hyundai Sonata, we are going to be doing a test fit of the Thule Hitching Post Pro, this is a folding and tilting four bike rack. It's been designed for use with inch and a quarter or two inch hitches. The part number on it is TH934XTR. Now today we are going to be installing this in a class one hitch, when doing so we are going to be limited to a two bike capacity. To begin our test fit, we are just going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, then line up our threaded hole with our hitch pin hole. With those in line we've got a provided anti rattle bolt that we are going to thread in. This bolt is designed to draw the shank of the rack over against the receiver tube.
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