# 1
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
The quality of the bike rack was excellent, but I was unable to use it because I couldn't open and close my trunk (Honda Accord 2012) when the bike rack was closed. It may have worked if I had a different trailer hitch, but I didn't want to spend the extra money on a new trailer hitch. Unfortunately, I will need to return the bike rack.
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
# 2
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
The Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rake for 2 bikes is a good product. I used it to transport my mountain e-bike. I choose this particular unit because it can handle the weight 2 of bikes (non-e-bikes) and the weight of my e-bike is equivalent to weight of 2 bikes. Note: Must readjust the straps after mounting the bike to the rake.
great! works really well, and a lot easier to attach than I anticipated. We drove with bikes across the country from south west all the way to North east. solid rack!
# 3
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
It's a fantastic roof rack, which I use above my truck bed. I recently bought a second one so I can take my road bike and gravel bike with me on my camping trips.
Mounted nicely on my Rhino racks and holds our nikes well. Easy to load and unload.
# 4
Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray
Overall, a beautifully made sturdy rack and excellent value of quality for price. My only wish is the front 4 Allen screw/ two u clamp mount design, while stable, could be redesigned with a quicker system of fastening. I switch these between two cars, and wish it were easier to dismount/mount on the crossbars. it holds the bikes securely and I like the look of them very much. if you don't move them on and off they will be 5 stars.
I got this since the rack I originally ordered was no longer in production. I really like that this rack is not the plain old boring solid black like most out there. It was super easy to install. BUT, keeping in mind I am blonde and prone to daft moments (or few), I kind of had issues putting my bike on the rack at first. With some jiggling and jangling of the fork mount, I was able to figure out that you pull on the end that does not have the lever and to loosen up the rubber stopper that connects to the lever to make room for the fork to mount to the skewer. And then it was easy there after! Derr... I drove in 20mph+ winds and on 70mph interstate with my bike on the rack and did not encounter issues, as well as through pouring rain. I did stop to check how secure my bike was mounted and it was fine. I tightened the fork mount a few times just for minor jiggling security's sake. I then drove on some rough-ish mountain roads to get to the trail head (yes, I know it says no off road, but c'mon, mountain bikers have to in order to get to the trails) and the bike remained secure the whole time. In all, so far, I highly recommend this product. I drive a 2015 Subaru outback with the stock roof rack and it fit fine, even with hatch door open. My bike is a 29 hardtail Haro. It fit fine.
# 5
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This is a replacement as old one was damaged during a deer collision.
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.
DIY Install: SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack for 1 Bike on your 2015 Hyundai Veloster
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at how the SeaSucker Talon bike rack fits on the 2015 Hyundai Veloster. Check out our full demo and review if you want a full in-depth look at how the SeaSucker Talon works. Today we're gonna talk about the peculiarities of the Hyundai Veloster, and how to make this bike rack fit best for your vehicle. This is a nice fit because of how low to the ground the vehicle is making it easier to load your bikes on there. But you also have to think about things like you can't open up your hatch or open up your windows.
Fit Test: Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack on a 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Today, on our 2013 Hyundai Veloster, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Inno Fork Lock III, this is going to be your roof rack mounted bike carrier, that's going to hook up to your forks of your bike and secured to the top of your vehicle. It'll be part number INA391. We'll go ahead and show you a few things before we get it up there. You'll have your strap on the back hand side that's going to have two depressed levers here. It'll be able to strap in on either side by clicking down. On the front side, you'll have your clamp that we place it on the vehicle with. If you own mock this piece here on top, and open it up, it will open up your piece on the bottom that lets the plate down to slide it underneath your bar, as well as the fork to secure your bike.
Does it Fit? Testing the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack on a 2013 Hyundai Veloster
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Veloster, we're going to be doing a test fit of the Kuat Trio, this is going to be your roof rack mounted bike rack. We'll go through how to assemble it and put it onto your vehicle today. It will be part number TR02. Now what we're looking at here is going to be your skewer with your chrome lever and tightening and tensioner here. That will actually push that piece in against your forks. You'll have your two clamps that go onto the front side like so. They'll go underneath of the bar and come back up through the bottom side here and clamp in using these washers here.
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