# 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.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 2
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.
# 3
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.
# 4
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.
# 5
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
# 6
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.
# 7
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 8
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
# 9
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This two bike rack has been great for the occasional bike ride outside of our home area. I like the sturdy construction, but beware that it is a little heavier than it looks (I’m retired and a bit older so maybe not as strong). Easy to fit into the factory trailer hitch on our 5 passenger SUV and no problem securing the bikes for transport. My only complaint is, the stick on Yakima Graphic started coming apart the day we got it. Sorry, no free advertising for Yakima.
I used this product twice to go back and forth on a 700 mile trip (1400 miles total). My initial impression was that it was sturdy because it was larger than most 2 bike carriers I've seen. The strapping system is convenient and the locking system worked great. The only flaw so far is that one of the locking mechanisms actually broke off. After closer inspection, I realized that the parts are plastic. I'm not sure what actually caused it to break other than the force of hitting a pothole causing the bike to bounce on the rack. Those types of forces should be expected with normal driving however and I expected the locking mechanism to hold up. I was fairly disappointed that it happened given the asking price and the reviews I read prior to my purchase. Other than the locking mechanism on the actual bike rack, I wouldn't put to much faith in the red handled locking pin that inserts into the trailer hitch and insertion bar portion of the bike rack. It is understood that the pin does not go all the way through the insertion bar as the locking mechanism is inside and prevents further advancement. Yakima could probably improve this aspect of the product. I will be contacting Yakima to see if they will replace the broken part. One thing I did notice was that the broken bracket is screwed in and can be removed/replaced fairly easily. I have included pics of the broken bracket and working bracket for comparison. Hope this helps in your decision!
# 10
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!
# 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.
Just as advertised. Sturdy and solid. Folds at both the top and bottom sections for easy storage. The tie downs are well positioned and minimize bike movement. Can't wait to get on the road with it.
# 12
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
I did a lot of research and decided this was the rack for me. I was totally correct. First, it has all the most important features but only weighs about 14 lbs. I was concerned as a senior lady with arthritis issues. I can use it well and it performed perfectly with an adapter bar for my Electra Townie. I have had compliments from several seasoned riders and a bike shop owner here at the beach who said it was great quality and I got a great price. Also purchased a locking trailer hitch pin with bike cable from etrailer. All over satisfaction with products and etrailer who provided enough videos to help me.
This product is exactly what I wanted. The 2" post fits in the reciever perfectly, and no wiggle. I did tighten the mounting screw, but didn't have to change the hardware I have already (locks). There are two more screws to reduce the wiggles at each pivot point, and there was little to begin with. I tend to test way beyond the breaking point, and did some aggressive driving with every bump across town to the first ride. All good and I won't worry while driving with the bike attached moving forward. Only thing I wish it had was a locking mechanism, but I used a wire cable and lock. The other comparable ones with a lock were 2X the price. I can use the additional lock if I have other plans than just a trail. Service has been outstanding and I will look for any future purchases of this kind to be through etrailer.
# 13
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
I had a 1 1/4" hitch installed on my 2016 toyota camry (the only size offered on the camry). I was very pleased with the ride. I expected to hear alot of noise like experienced when towing a trailer, but I heard almost nothing accept when going over speed bumps. I had to extend the tire supports to their widest position because having mountain bikes with a step through angled bar, they were more secure the closer i could get the upper and lower support arms to the seat post. The bikes were mounted in opposite directions and only stuck out maybe 6 inches or so. One locking barrel on the lower support arm was malfunctioning and gave me trouble but i called etrailer and they sent a replacement as soon as they were in stock. It comes with a anti rattle hitch pin but I highly recommend purchasing an anti rattle hitch pin with a lock on the end instead of just a clip for more security when unattended. After a few times mounting the bikes and figuring out the best way they should be positioned (pedals positions, direction of bike, and that my wife's smaller bike fit better going on first with my larger bike on the outside) I can mount the rack and bikes and be ready to go in just 5 minutes. (70 pounds on a torque wrench recommended for the hitch pin) I am overall pleased with my purchase i would recommend this product.
# 14
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
The rack itself is fantastic. Not too heavy, easy to attach to hitch, and very easy setup. The only real downside is if your bicycles don't have a standard frame, you'll need to buy the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bars (~$50 each) in order to be able to mount them on the rack. I will say that smaller bikes (for my 9 year old) can be a challenge to mount with larger bikes as you'll need to finagle the handle bars and such to get them to line up but once you do it a few times you figure it out.
# 15
Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Performed perfectly on a 140 mile round-trip in my 2017 Acura MDX. It took me a few tries to position the anchors inside the top of the hatch, but I got the hang of it and the rack did not shift at all while driving 50-60 mph on the highway.
Excellent quality! Bike rack comes fully assembled. Cam locks hold the upper support and the bike arms in position and are very easy to use.fairly useless included cable lock. Will only work if you always carry 3 bikes. I just used my cable lock and had no problems transporting my bike to the trails.
Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Mazda CX-5
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Saris SuperClamp EX two-bike platform rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2023 Mazda CX5. The SuperClamp is gonna be a dual wheel mount rack, that holds your bike by the wheels, so zero frame contact. You have a heavy weight capacity for those heavier electric bikes. And it's gonna be a very compact rack.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Mazda CX-5
Hey everyone, it is Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the Yakima FullTilt Five hanging bike rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2023 Mazda CX-Five. I usually am not a big fan of hanging racks. But if I had to get one because it's more compact and I wanted the ability to carry around a lot of bikes without taking up a lot of space, this is what I would go with. This is gonna be a very premium bike rack with premium features that make it a little bit easier to deal with having a hanging rack.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Mazda CX-5
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the Swagman XTC2 Tilt bike rack and we're gonna take a look at how it fits on our 2023 Mazda CX-5. So the XTC2 is gonna be a very simple bike rack that has tilting feature. If you like the Swagman XC2 and you like the no frills, don't have to pay extra for features that you may not need, this is going to be the upgrade to that. So it is for people that like an entry level bike rack where you get some features without having to pay too much. Now focusing on the Mazda CX-5 this is gonna be a very compact rack. That means you don't have to take up a lot of space behind your vehicle, but it still has some features there.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2023 Mazda CX-5
Hi, John with etrailer. Hey, today we're taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack on our 2023 Mazda CX-5. Now, let's take a closer look at the bike rack here. Thule is one of the leaders in bike racks, and this is a really nice entry level option that they have here. This is great for some people that, if you're just gonna throw it on a couple times a month or something like that, this is really good for you. You're not gonna get four bikes into the back of your Mazda like this, let's be honest.
Swagman XC2 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Mazda CX-5
Hi, John with etrailer. Hey, if you're ready to hit the trails, but you wanna keep the inside of your Mazda clean, check out this 2-bike rack carrier from Swagman. This is the Swagman XC2 on our 2023 Mazda CX-5. So we can take a closer look at the carrier here. Now, this is gonna be an entry level carrier as far as a platform-style goes, that's the ones, the platform-style, is where it's being supported by the tires here and we just clamp down. Look, there's a lot of features on higher end platform-style bikes and they might be right for you.
Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Platform Rack with Ramp Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima OnRamp hitch bike rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX5. So the OnRamp is going to be unique for a couple of different reasons. One, including the integrated ramp as well as its weight capacity that supports e-bikes. So let's check out a little bit more about how it fits on this vehicle. The OnRamp is a two-bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting up to 66 pounds.
RockyMounts GuideRail 2 Bike Rack Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the RockyMounts GuideRail Hitch Bike Rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. It is a 2-bike platform style bike rack, capable of supporting two bikes up to 60 pounds each. It's going to hold onto our bikes using this dual wheel mount design, one hoop on either side on either tire, so there's no frame contact in the event that you wanna mix and match this with carbon frame bikes or you have an alternative frame bike with a really aggressive style, maybe just have a nice paint job that you don't want being damaged, this is a great way to get them where they need to go. Let's check out how it works. One really nice feature that I like about this rack is that to tilt it down, which we can do with the bike loaded up, we just have to reach this handle right here at the front, super close and really easy to do, so even if I had another bike loaded up in the front, I could, and there's a little bit of resistance on the way down, so it's not just gonna drop on me all of a sudden.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer V2 Hitch Bike Rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. The Kuat Transfer is a two-bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting two bikes up to 40 pounds a piece, going to hold onto our bikes primarily with these front wheel hooks and one additional strap down at the back. So if you wanna mix and match, use this with your carbon frame bikes, you can. And if you want to use alternative frame bikes, it shouldn't be a big deal for that either. One of the nice features that this rack offers is this unique goalpost design.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination hitch bike rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. This is going to be a two bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting two bikes up to 35 pounds. It's gonna be a pretty entry level bike rack, so it doesn't have a ton of features. We'll get into it and see how it works. The first thing I will point out is that the rack does not have the ability to tilt away with the bike loaded up.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Saris SuperClamp EX hitch bike rack, and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. It is a two-bike, platform-style bike rack, capable of supporting two bikes up to 60 pounds. It's going to hold onto our bike in a pretty unique fashion as it does have two wheel hooks, one on the front, one on the back, as well as one strap for either of those tires well. So you get a really sturdy hold, and you can transport pretty much any bike you can imagine, whether it's carbon frame, or alternative frame style bikes. Anything you want will fit on this rack as long as it's within the wheel base that will get to in just a little bit.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Rocky Mounts MonoRail hitch bike rack, and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX5. The MonoRail is a two-bike platform style bike rack, capable of supporting two bikes up to 60 pounds. Holding onto our bikes primarily with this front wheel hook here, and one strap down here at the bottom. So if you want to use this rack with your carbon frame bikes, you can. There's not gonna damage the frame.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro Hitch Bike rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. We're just gonna be focusing on the specific fit for this vehicle. So if you want a more in-depth look at the rack feel free to check out the product review or the product page here at etrailer.com. But the Piston Pro is a really premium option that's going to get a bike, or two bikes rather, up to 67 pounds each, where you need 'em to go. It's a platform style bike rack and it's gonna hold our bikes with this dual wheel mount design, so there's no frame contact at all.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Rack Sport Rider SE Hitch Bike Rack. How it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. We're going to be focusing specifically on how the rack works with this vehicle. So if there's anything in depth that you wanna check out more about the rack. feel free to watch the full review or the product page here at etrailer.com.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination E hitch bike rack and how it fits on our 2021 Mazda CX5. The Destination E is gonna be really useful for those e-bike purposes. It's also rated for your motor home if you want to use it in that way as well. It's a two-bike platform style bike rack capable of supporting two bikes up to 70 pounds. It's going to hold onto our bike primarily with this padded frame hook or frame clamp here as well as three straps, one on the back, two on the front.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey, everybody, welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0, here, on our 2021 Mazda CX-5. So this is gonna be a very nice way of getting your bikes to your destination. Now, obviously Kuat, always concerned about that style. We do have it here in the gunmetal gray. You guys can see, we have some copper, orange accents throughout; if you're not quite liking the color, it does come in pearl and black as well.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Mazda CX-5
Hey everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com, I'm Bobby. Today we're taking a look at the Swagman XC2, here at the back of our 2021 Mazda CX-5. So this is gonna be a very decent way guys, of just carrying your bike. So, it's not the most expensive, nor is it the most premium option out there. But it is just a tried and true, decent way of getting your bikes wherever you wanna go.
Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Platform Rack with Ramp Review - 2020 Mazda CX-5
Hey, everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2020 Mazda CX-5, we're gonna be checking out the Yakima OnRamp Platform Style Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Mazda, I think it's a decent fit, you know, it's relatively compact and which is good for a smaller SUV. You don't have a gigantic bike rack back here. And really, this is gonna be set up for e-bikes, so really heavy bikes and that's because it does have a ramp, a little tray that you can put on here and help get the bike on, or take it off. But that doesn't mean that you can't use it with regular-style bikes as well, so even if you just have a hard time or have a real heavy bike like this one here, it makes life a little bit easier which we'll get to in just a second.
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack Review - 2020 Mazda CX-5
Hi there, CX-5 owners. Your 2020 Mazda CX-5. We're gonna be taking a look at Curt's two bike platform rack. And this is what our rack looks like here at the back of the vehicle. You can see it is a double platform style which will secure your bike very tightly to the vehicle. Unlike the hanging style rack where your bike could potentially rock back and forth and contact the other bikes and your steering wheel up here at the front, the handlebar can rotate around With this, it's locked down into the platform.
etrailer Tilting 4 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Mazda CX-5
Andy here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna take a look at the etrailer 4 bike rack on our 2020 Mazda CX-5. If you're looking for a straightforward, nothing too crazy, very simple bike rack just to get your friends or family's bikes to the trails, to the park, or even on a trip, this would probably be the better option for you. As you can see with this hanging style bike rack, it will hold up to 4 bikes. We use hook and loop straps here on each cradle that are rubber lined as well. And to load and unload, you would just simply unstrap the front and the side one as well, and then remove your bike from there.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Mazda CX-5
Andy: Hello everyone. Andy here with etrailer.com and today we're going to take a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination 2 Bike Rack on our 2020 Mazda CX-5. If you're looking for a bike rack to install that's going to be easy and lightweight, maybe something that you can do by yourself, this would probably be one of the better options. Taking a look at the simplicity of this design as well, there's only three contact points to hold your bike secure. With that being said, having this 360 movable frame mount point you'll have different options for different style of bikes. With only having those three contact points that are holding the bikes secure, let's go ahead and take it off now and I'll show you that.I like to take off the front and rear wheels first.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Mazda CX-5
Evangeline: Hi, it's Evangeline from etrailer.com, and today we are looking at the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 bike platform style rack here on our 2020 Mazda CX-5. This is a great option, especially if you have a heavy e-bike, because it has an 80 pound weight capacity, which is a lot.So the first thing I want to show you is how it tilts away with the bike on it. To do so you need to take out this pin and clip here. So with that clip out of the way, you just need to pull that pin out. Now it is a tight fit, so you might need to lift the rack up a little bit while you pull that pin out. And with that out of the way, you then pull on this top lever.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Mazda CX-5
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we are looking at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-bike rack here on our 2019 Mazda CX 5. Now the Kuat Sherpa is one of the best bike racks in the mid range price range of bike racks. It has all of the nice important features that you would expect in a convenient bike rack, but at a reasonable price. So let's take a look at one of those features, which is that it can tilt away and to do so, you're gonna wanna lift this or pull on this lever and then just allow it to drop down within that position.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Mazda CX-5
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at Etrailer and today we are looking at the Kuat NV 2.0 Two-bike Rack here on our 2019 Mazda CX-5. Now the KUAT NV is an awesome premium bike rack, especially because it has all the premium features. Plus the weight capacity that you would expect from a premium bike rack. Let's take a look at one of those features. So what you can do here is that you can tilt it away by pulling this lever and allowing it to drop down. And you'll want to do that if you want to access your hatch.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Mazda CX-5
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the Kat Transfer v2 2-Bike Rack, here on our 2019, Mazda CX-5. Now, the Kat Transfer is an awesome bike rack, especially when it comes to versatility and it's unique goalpost design, that makes it a lot easier to mount and dismount your bike. We'll take a look at one of its features, which is that you can tilt it away. To do so, what I like to do is just to put that arm to the side, that way I can step right in there, step on this lever and then just drop this bike rack down to a tilt.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Mazda CX-5
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we are looking at the Kuat NV2.0 Base version here on our 2019 Mazda CX-5. Now the Kuat NV is an awesome bike rack because of how it combines all of its nice, beautiful premium features with a great design. So one of those features is that it can tilt away and to do so, you're gonna have to pull on this lever and that allows it to drop down to a tilt. And you want it to tilt away if you want to access your hatch. So as you can see here, on our Mazda, there is a lot of room between our door and our handlebars.
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