# 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
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.
# 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 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.
# 5
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.
# 6
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Fits 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!
# 7
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.
# 8
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
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!
I have used a lot of bike racks and this is the one I keep on my 4Runner. It just works. It is the easiest to take on and off, which is important for me because between me, my wife and kids I have 4 bikes that need to be rearranged often. We also use a roof box, kayak racks and a SUP rack so I am always taking things off and on. The front straps loop over the bar and tightens with an allen key, the back is a couple wing nuts. Since there are 2 straps up front the rack is very stable when a bike is on it. I like that it comes with locks and the skewer is super easy to adjust, clamp and unclamp. If it is cold, dark and damp at 6am and I am tired, late for a ride and still waking up this is the rack I go for because it is easy. There are a couple things to be aware of though... You will need to put a drop of oil in the skewer every 6 months or so to keep it opening and closing smoothly. Otherwise is can stick. Sometimes if the skewer is turned just right there will be a bit of whistle because of a hole in the clamping mechanism. If I turn it to a different angle the whistle stops. And after going through the car wash with the rack on my roof a dozen times or so the black paint began to have a bit of a rainbow sheen. Not sure if it is the bike rack or the soap my car wash uses.
# 9
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 10
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Good product. However, the one I ordered was supposed to fit the aero cross bars on 2018 Subaru roof racks and it doesn't. In fact the fit is very sloppy and looks unsafe. Sending mine back if they can't find a clamp that fullly contacts all surfaces.
Yep - exactly what I ordered. Instructions included are very thorough. The bike carrier arrived with some box damage but was in perfect condition. Includes everything but the locking cylinder for the skewer (for obvious reasons). I appreciate the clear instructions on how to assemble it all together. Haven't put it on my Yakima rack yet but I know it's straightforward. Can't wait to put the carrier into service!
# 11
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!
# 12
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The BEST bike carrier by far!! We are both in our 7th decade and even I alone (5’2” 120 lbs) can manage to attach this in my hitch without any issues. It’s so easy to load both our hybrid and e-bike and they are super secure. We love that it folds up small and wheels away when not in use. This bike carrier is worth every penny!!
This rack is perfect! eTrailer had it shipped and at my home in almost no time. I drove with it on the car today, and it was solid and secure. It's super easy to get on and off the hitch. I'm 5'1 and I was able to load the bike on with the ramp without a struggle. Thanks for the thorough video and comparison information. It made this purchase easy.
# 13
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.
# 14
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.
# 15
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.
# 16
Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Goes together quickly, appears that it will fit my needs in terms of being cross-compatible on a variety of vehicles. Fit on a Subaru Outback factory crossbar and transported bike locally with no issues when I got it out to set up and test (not quite warm enough to ride much yet where I live). Instructions are not super, but the assembly is pretty straightforward so that is not a problem. At the price point, if this rack indeed holds up to swapping onto multiple vehicles and lasts me a few years, I'll be thrilled with the purchase.
I purchased two of these racks, along with another rack that is meant to hold bikes with both tires still installed. I am extremely happy with all three of them. This rack specifically is very sturdy. Installation was sort of a pain, but that was mostly due to me installing it on the top of my 2004 GMC Yukon XL...it is so high that it was a little hard to install. But now that it's installed, it's actually very simple to take the bikes on and off. I've made one round trip with these racks, so I've put the bikes up there and removed them twice. Both trips (about 100 miles each way) they bikes were super sturdy and I had no concerns about them falling off or anything like that. I would definitely recommend this rack if you're looking for a fork down roof mounted bike carrier. In fact, I will very likely get another one when we add another bike to the family. I think I'll be able to fit four racks on the top of my Yukon easily. One last note - I was initially concerned about the height of my vehicle when bikes were on top of them. I brushed a couple of tree limbs when pulling into my camping spot, but it was no big deal. I think the total height of my load was about 10 feet, which was lower than the camper that I was pulling.
# 17
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold HD on our 2024 Subaru Outback wagon. The tire hold HD is a heavy duty bike carrier that's gonna work for your heavier e-bikes up to 80 pounds each, and for any of your specialty bikes like carbon fiber frames, unconventional step-through bikes, or something that has a fancy paint job where you wanna have no contact to the frame. Let's take a look at the tilt feature that's included on our bike carrier, and see what type of access it allows us to our hatch area. And I'm just gonna, yeah, so I'd just give it a little bit 'cause we come kind of close with our handlebars, but overall it would, you still have really great access to the back of your vehicle, so that is something to consider as well. So we're gonna take our bike off of the carrier, and take a closer look at some of the features. Press the gray button to release the tension on our wheel loop.
Swagman XC2 2 Bike Rack Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi. John with etrailer. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a nice, dependable, lightweight bike rack. This here is the Swagman XC2 Platform Style bike rack that we installed on our 2024 Subaru Outback. So right off the bat, I do wanna let you know that if you have a carbon frame bike, this isn't gonna be the bike rack for you because even though it's a platform style, we're still making frame contact right here. Now, if you have a regular bike without a carbon frame, this is great still because this is padded, and it holds your bike securely.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, Matt with etrailer. Today we're gonna be talking about the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack on the 2024 Subaru Outback. That's gonna be a great option for you if you're looking for a premium rack that's very versatile. What's gonna make it super versatile is its ability to accommodate a lot of different types of bikes. So we're gonna have this front ratcheting hook on our front wheel and this rear strap on our rear tire. And since we're not making any frame contact, it's gonna be a great option for your alternative or carbon frame bikes.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, Matt with etrailer. Today we're going to be talking about the Kuat Piston Pro X on the 2024 Subaru Outback. Now, this is gonna be one of our most premium options on etrailer, and it's gonna be able to do a lot. It's gonna be able to hold a lot of alternative frame and carbon frame bikes and even carry your heavy E-bikes. And, it's gonna be something I'd recommend for hauling you very nice bikes. Now, let's take a closer look at it.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2024 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, Matt with Etrailer. Today we're gonna be talking about the Kuat Piston Pro on the 2024 Subaru Outback. Now, this will be a great option for you if you have some really nice bikes and you don't wanna damage 'em, like if they're your carbon frame bikes and don't want anything touching your frame. Now let's take a closer look at that. So what gives it that ability to haul those carbon frame bikes or alternative frame bikes is going to be this dual wheel mount. We're gonna grip either side on our tires, just holding 'em in place for a very secure fit.
Kuat Piston Pro 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hey, everyone, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon, we're gonna be checking out the Kuat Piston Pro Platform Style Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Subaru, I think it looks awesome. Personally, a fan of the styling and the finish and everything else of this Kuat Rack. It's a real simple approach and very effective. With that said, when it comes to bike racks, Kuat makes really good stuff.
Kuat Piston SR Roof 1 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Piston SR Roof Bike Rack on our 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. So this might be a good option for you if you have something in your hitch already, if you don't have a hitch, or you just wanna store a bike on your roof rack. This is capable of holding a bike up to 67 pounds, and you'll save some room for other accessories on your crossbars. The SR holds onto our bike with this dual-wheel mounting structure, so it's not making any frame contact which is nice. In the event that you want to transport a carbon frame bike, you can do that.
Hollywood Racks Destination 2 Bike Platform Rack Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, everybody. Cooper here from etrailer and today we're going to be taking a look at our Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack on our 2023 Subaru Outback. Our bike rack is a two platform style bike rack and it is going to have that frame contact. That's actually what's keeping it on our bike here and then additional straps here down on the wheels keeping it into place. While our center mast touching our frame means that carbon bikes aren't gonna be available for this, as well as the bikes individually of being rated for 35 pounds each. Making e-bikes out for this too as well.
RockyMounts GuideRail 2 Bike Rack Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hey, everybody. Cooper here from etrailer, and today we're gonna be taking a look at our RockyMount GuideRail on our 2023 Subaru Outback. Our bike rack's going to be a platform style bike rack, individually weighted for 60 pounds each per bike, and as you'll be able to notice too, is a frameless contact support, so it's going to be really great for those carbon frame bikes, alternative frame bikes, as well as our e-bikes, too. Now obviously, with our bikes loaded, we're not gonna have access into our trunk, so if we actually pull this lever down here, it's going to allow us to tilt our bike away from our vehicle, allowing us pull access into our trunk. Now, whether we have our water, our helmet, our shoes back here, this allows me a lot more space in to just be able to grab my items, whatever I need before I start, or at the end of our journey. Now, in order to get our bike rack back up, we just actually go ahead and grab it and lift up until we hear that clip noise.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, everyone. Aiden here at the trailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman Skaha Two Platform Style Bike Rack, and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now, like I mentioned, this is gonna be a platform style bike rack. It holds the bike in these wheel cradles and by our front wheel hook. The wheel hook means it makes no contact with the frame, making this a good option for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone, Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo platform style bike rack and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. This is going to be a really nice high-quality platform rack. It's got a lot of nice convenience features and it's gonna hold the bikes really well. This particular one does hold it in a sort of tray system but there is a designated front wheel cradle that's gonna help hold it in pretty tight. And it's held in with this wheel hook.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone, Aidan here at etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima FullTilt hanging style rack and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now this hanging style rack is going to be pretty unique. It can carry up to five bikes. The cradles on here that hold the bikes are adjustable back and forth to space your bikes out however they fit best. And like any other hanging rack it's going to hang by the frame of your bike.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima RidgeBack Hanging Style Bike Rack on our 2023 Subaru Outback. With this being a hanging style rack it's gonna hold the bike by the frame with the rest of the bike hanging down below that. This bike rack has three points of contact on top of the frame. Here we've got two, what Yakima call zip strips.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Saris Freedom 2-bike rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now this is going to be a really good entry level rack. It's a platform style bike rack, holding the bike in these wheel cradles and primarily by our frame. Again, with a cradle and a strap around the frame.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, everyone. Aidan here with etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Saris SuperClamp EX and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now, the SuperClamp EX is a platform style bike rack. This one is a variation on the dual wheel mount style. Most of those are gonna have trays with wheel hoops.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman Skaha 2 Plus 4 bike rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now this is going to be a platform style bike rack that holds the bike in these cradles and primarily by our front tire. This one is going to be a very bulky and large bike rack but with a ability to carry 4 bikes that is kind of to be expected to some extent. With this making contact on the tire and not the frame it is good for carbon frame bikes and alternative frame bikes because we're not relying on that frame contact to hold the bike.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman XTC2 Tilt platform style bike rack, and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. This is gonna be a more entry level option for a platform style bike rack. Little more bare bones, maybe not the easiest thing in the world to use, but it is effective at what it does. With it being a platform rack, it's going to hold the bike, in this case, in these wheel hoops.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the RockyMounts AfterParty and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. The AfterParty is a swing away platform style bike rack. The platform style means it's going to sit on top of the rack. This one holds it in these long trays and by each tire using this dual wheel mount design.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X two bike rack, and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. This is going to be a high-end platform style rack. It's got a lot of great convenience features and it's just a cool rack. It looks nice and it's easy to use, like any Kuat rack you would expect.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi, everyone. Aidan here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Inno Tire Hold Platform Style Bike Rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. This is going to be a dual wheel mount style bike rack which means it holds the bike by both tires using these wheel hoops. The dual wheel mount style is really nice because it's very easy to load and unload your bikes, and it doesn't make frame contact. So, it's gonna be a good option for carbon frame bikes, alternative frame, and with a 60-pound weight capacity per bike, it's gonna be able to handle some e-bikes too.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination E-bike Rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Subaru Outback. This is going to be a platform style bike rack holding the bike in these trays and primarily by our frame. We've got a clamp that will open and tighten down onto the frame wherever it fits. So that clamp can be moved around this mast on the back of the bike rack here and rotate around 360 degrees to adapt to different frames.
CURT Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone, Aidan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Curt Premium hanging-style bike rack, and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. This hanging style-bike rack holds the bike by the frame, and let the rest of the bike hang down below it. It's got three points of contact, two straps up top, and a third one on the side here, to limit our side-to-side movement and bike-to-bike contact. Now, I will say that this type of strap, the stretchy rubber material, although it is kind of nice for just weather resistance and ease of use, it's not the most secure, and there is still quite a bit of side-to-side movement with the bike. But, you can always add an extra strap after the fact to help cinch things down.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the RockyMounts HighNoon FC platform-style bike rack and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon. Now this is gonna be a bike rack designed for bikes with fenders. I've got our front wheel hook set up kinda in the position that you'd have it if you had a front fender that maybe came out through about here. Now more often than not with a bike rack that uses a front wheel hook like this, you have to put it pretty much as close to the forks as it can go for maximum security.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Rockymounts MonoRail two bike rack and seeing how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback. Now this is going to be a platform style bike rack that holds the bike in these trays with our wheel cradles and primarily by our front tire using the wheel hook. The wheel hook is really nice because it makes hookup really straightforward and simple but it also makes it compatible with carbon frame bikes, alternative frame bikes, and with a 60 pound weight capacity per bike, it can support some e-bikes too, which is exactly what we have on there today. Like many other platform racks, it also features a really nice ability to tilt away with the bikes loaded.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2 Electric Bike Platform Rack Review - 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon
Hey, it's Ethan here at etrailer. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Hitch Bike Rack how it fits on our 2023 Subaru Outback wagon. The Sport Rider SE is very popular first and foremost because it is able to get up to 80 pounds per bike loaded up. So it's a platform style rack capable of supporting two bikes up to 80 pounds, which is a lot. So it's gonna be really useful for your e-bike purposes. If you did wanna mix and match this with something with a carbon frame or a really nice paint job we'd recommend against it 'cause although it does make primary contact here on our frame hooks and they're padded, it still does make that contact there and could potentially damage your frame while you're driving.
What our customers are saying:
"I would like to say that you did a great job on delivery the hitch and bike rack. The equipment was exactly as in the literature and fit very well on our van. It arrived right on schedule so we could enjoy our cub scout bike wekend. Thanks, Greg"