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Why struggle with a heavy, oversized rack when you're only hauling one bike? The LittleShift is built for cyclists who want a quick, simple way to transport their ride, without wasted space or a complicated setup. Just load up and head out.
Your ride may change, but your rack doesn't have to. The LittleShift handles road bikes, e-bikes, gravel rigs, and even that funky cycle truck you impulse-bought. Swiveling wheel cradles adjust to fit almost anything, so if you're logging serious miles, bombing down trails, or daydreaming about future beach cruiser rides, this rack will grow with you.
Big rides need a rack that can handle the load. Even if you're rollin' on an e-bike, a beefy downhill rig, or a fully loaded commuter, the LittleShift takes it in stride with an 80 lb weight capacity. And weighing in at just under 25 lbs, it's easy to install, remove, and stash when you don't need it. Heavy-duty where it counts, lightweight where it matters.
Some racks tilt and fold, but all those moving parts can mean more flex, more wear, and less stability. The LittleShift skips the extra joints, keeping the rack itself sturdy and steady no matter what road lies ahead. With a reinforced frame, anti-rattle hitch pin, and three points of contact with your ride, everything stays firmly in place, keeping both the rack and your bike secure from start to finish. From highway cruises to rough backroads, your gear stays locked in so you can focus on the drive.
You just got back from an epic ride, legs burning but grinning ear to ear. The only thing on your mind? Kicking back and reliving the ride, and maybe a hot shower. With the LittleShift, there is no need to wrestle with your rack the second you get home. It's compact enough to stay on your vehicle, even loaded, so you can pull into the garage, shut the door, and save the unloading for later. Or, if you need your hitch free, it's light enough to pop off and stash in your trunk or garage in seconds.
A bike rack shouldn't get in the way when you're not using it. While other racks tilt to give you access to the back of your vehicle, the LittleShift doesn't have to. It sits close to your vehicle with just the right clearance, so you can open your hatch or tailgate without removing it from your receiver. So yeah, the LittleShift skips tilting, but you won't miss it.
The LittleShift's built-in step gives you a boost to grab rooftop gear or a place to rest post-ride. Swap your muddy shoes, load up extra cargo, or just take a breather. And when it's time to step away, integrated slots in the step let you thread a cable lock (sold separately) through, adding a simple layer of security to deter theft.
I love to mountain bike. 99% of the time I am going to the trail to meet buddies and carrying one bike. And usually the challenge is having time in life to do it. So I don't want to spend any time dragging out a rack from the garage. If I have an hour, I want all 60 minutes to be riding. I need a great rack, that can stay on my truck, never get in the way and always be ready.
LittleShift is that rack. It will stay on my truck, be ready to ride when I get a window of time. Doesn't get in the way, can open my hatch. Doesn't stick out, I fit in the garage and parking spaces.
Rack looks great, feels great, super easy to use. Takes less than 5 seconds to load my bike and I am on the way. Rear wheel pivot is awesome. Fits all my bikes with no adjustments needed.
It is solid. No shake and bike is very secure going down the road.
Also, having a tall vehicle and a roof rack it is really common for me to need to adjust a roof box, tie down a kayak or SUP, or put a tent on. The step is appreciated. Actually though it is my sit and enjoy a beverage after the ride seat :)
This bike rack is a great single bike rack. It's easy to use and looks great. The integrate step/seat is a nice thought.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/11/2025
Happy to hear that you love the rack, Scott! I also agree that the added seat is nice to use when you're done with your ride and not ready to load your bike up yet :)
So far, so good! The unit arrived very quickly from etrailer. I assembled it ASAP per the instructions and could load my ebike and secure it easily to my 2023 Forester. Assembly took about an hour. Next will be a load and drive test. Just waiting for better weather!
Victoria H.
4/12/2025
Sounds like you’re all set up and ready to roll once the weather cooperates David! Keep us in the loop with how it performs!
Good for what it does, hold one bike. A little slop fitting in a 2” hitch, to the point I needed a stabilizer. Jeep people note, you will need an extender. You can fit a bike on but the inner pedal will hit your 5th wheel. The bike will fit with a 7” extender but your trunk will only open about 6”, until it hits the tire cup. Using a 6” drop extender, the rack fits and my trunk opens. Padding on the hook bar is minimal, to the extent I’d worry it mar the finish on a bike over time (can secure to wheel instead).
This rack is awesome! Built very sturdy and is a snap to assemble! Shipping was very fast! Will definitely be buying from them again! Thanks
Absolutely the BEST bike rack on the market hands down. Easy to put together, easy to install, terrific quality, easy to use, reasonable price. The entire rack is top-shelf! Why, I might have to replace my 4-bike XXX brand with the "Benton Shifts&Grins Bike Rack for 2 Bikes" when the old one wears out. Thanks for a great product.
Brooke M.
4/1/2025
That is so great to hear - thank you so much! And if you're asking for an opinion, you should 100 percent upgrade to the Shifts&Grins ;)
sturdy and only 25lbs, sits low but high enough for a sharp dip. I wish this model had the add-on option for when the two of us go.
The tire straps are a bit flimsy and I hope they don’t break while I’m transporting my bike but everything else seems okay.
I'm most definitely very very satisfied, specially in the time frame I receive my order, will recommend this company to everyone.
I am excited about this rack. I was looking for one that is lightweight for days I want to ride and my spouse didn’t or couldn’t. It was easy to assemble and load up bike.
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Victoria H.
2/28/2025
You're so right, scheduling fun things as a responsible adult can be challenging. Sounds like the LittleShift fits your needs to a T, Kevin! Hopefully this rack encourages you to schedule more time on the trails, and helps you enjoy more of that refreshing feeling a post ride hydration gives you on your after-the-ride seat.