Loading four bikes shouldn't be a puzzle. Most racks force a specific order, but the Shifts&Grins lets you load your way. Plans change? Drop to two bikes in seconds - just loosen the knob and slide off the add-on. No tools, no hassle, just ride.
Some days, it's a full group ride. Other days, it's just you and your bike chasing the sunrise. Wherever the ride takes you, this rack keeps up. Go from four to two bikes in seconds - just loosen the knob, remove the add-on, and hit the road. No tools, no extra hassle - just seamless adjustments for whatever kind of ride you're on.
No more swapping bikes around to make them fit. The Shifts&Grins adapts to any setup, so you don't have to force a perfect order. Ratcheting hooks grab your bikes by the wheel or frame, while sliding wheel cradles move independently to match any combination of sizes and styles. Just set, secure, and go.
Reaching your gear shouldn't mean unloading your bikes or wrestling with a clunky mechanism. With the push-button tilt, just tap it with your leg and keep both hands on the rack as it smoothly lowers out of the way. No awkward balancing, no hassle - just quick, easy access to your trunk so you can grab what you need and get back on the road.
Bumpy roads, tight turns, high speeds - none of it matters when your rack holds steady. With a rugged, no-wobble design and an anti-rattle hitch pin, this rack locks in place so you can focus on the ride, not on whether your bikes are shifting behind you.
Wrestling a full four-bike rack into place is a hassle. With Shifts&Grins, you don't have to. Install just the two-bike base first, then slide on the add-on when you need it. The hitch alignment collar guides the shank in place, and the D-shaped anti-rattle hitch pin tightens down with one hand, so you're locked in and ready to roll in seconds.
This rack keeps everything secure no matter where you park. The included D-shaped hitch lock secures the rack to your hitch, while the steel cable lock (with vinyl coating) keeps your bikes in place. Plus, for added convenience, they both use the same key.
When the ride's over, the Shifts&Grins practically disappears. Keep the two-bike base on your hitch and store the add-on separately or remove the entire rack and store it as one piece or two. The shank folds against the base, letting it stand upright, while the add-on's flat design keeps it stable on its own - no extra stands, no awkward angles, just a rack that knows when to step aside. That means no more tripping over a bulky four-bike setup in your garage or wrestling to find space for it.
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Excellent design and quite strong. Should last years.
I was looking for a 4-bike rack with the wheel holders and adjustable arms designed to hook on both the frame and wheels if necessary. This rack seemed to fit the bill, and was priced less than the Kuat, Saris, and other name brand racks. It works, but after putting it together and using it for a weekend of camping I'm not sure I would buy it again. This thing is heavy. The online reviews and videos mention that, but I never looked at the actual weight before making the purchase. This thing is 114 lbs. in the 4-bike configuration, and that's without any bikes. Luckily, I installed 4 inch by 4 inch rear camper bumper with thicker steel and re-enforcements to my frame, as well as a heavy duty receiver, or I wouldn't even think about attaching this thing to the rear of a camper. It arrived in two boxes. Both boxes were heavy duty with some pretty thick cardboard inserts, but both racks were scratched up in several places and started to rust immediately. I also noticed after one weekend that the rivets that hold the arm click mechanisms together have already started rusting. I guess they decided to use plain steel rivets. I also noticed that the collar that's designed to stop the unit from sliding in at a certain point was installed backwards from the factory. I flipped it around, adjusted it where I needed it, and tightened the knob. With the weight of the entire unit you can't get the knob tight enough to stay in position when pushing the unit towards the vehicle's receiver hitch, so it's not really worth using. One of the locking arms also had the allen screw at the bottom not fully tightened. These are obviously small issues that were fixable, but does reflect quality control. I do like the latching mechanism that raises and lowers the entire unit. It does feel solid and secure. The click latches and straps that go around the bike wheels feel a bit cheap. I'm not sure how long those will last. I was able to fit two full size mountain bikes, and two smaller kids bikes with no issues, so it does seem to work well with various bike sizes. In all, I'm a bit disappointed in the rack. If it wasn't so much of a hassle, and I hadn't already thrown the packaging away I would probably have sent the rack back for a refund and spent a bit more money on something lighter and a bit better quality.
Everything about this product feels rock solid. So far, my assessment is that this is great value for price!
Just as advertised on Bike Sauce. (YOUT UBE)
It is a little heavier than I thought it would be.
Unfortunately it’s not the products fault. ETrailer can’t seem to be able to handle simple task like filling an order correctly.. 48$cable not included with order. Box for bike rack came in as an order in faith. Only to be left with the same wrong problems as before. Box was received covered in tape and all the factory staples pulled out and folded backwards. This didn’t happen during shipping. It’s obvious that it was shipped in this condition. Then it on you to pack it up take to ups. Hope it make it back to shipper. Then wait and hope that they reciprocate with a refund and all the blame games because it’s a 500$ bike rack.
easy assembly
I am an etrailer employee that tested out the rack. This is a solid rack for the price. I did have a small issue with the hitch aligner working with my OEM ford explorer hitch but I was able to loosen the screws and move the hitch aligner to make it work.
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