This hitch bike rack and cargo carrier combo lets you take 2 bikes and 100 lbs of extra gear on your trip. You can also load up 4 bikes when you swap out the carrier. Frame hooks and wheel hoops securely hold your bikes. Includes hitch lock.
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Finally, you no longer have to choose between carrying your bikes or your gear. This versatile rack combines a platform-style bike carrier with a cargo basket, giving you the ability to simultaneously transport 2 bikes and 100 lbs of gear with your 2" hitch. This means no more leaving that extra camping gear behind because you want to take your bikes along, and no more switching out your bike rack and cargo carrier for separate use.
Platform-Style Bike Rack
The Sport Rider SE consists of a 2-bike base unit and a removable 2-bike extension unit, allowing you to use the carrier as either a 2-bike rack with the cargo carrier or as a 4-bike stand-alone rack. The 2 pieces also make the rack easy to install because you can slide the base into your hitch and secure it before adding the extension. An anti-rattle system tightens the rack's shank to your hitch receiver to prevent it from rattling around inside the tube.
Locking, Ratcheting Hooks
The Sport Rider SE uses locking frame hooks to secure your bikes. The ratcheting, cushioned hooks easily adjust along the vertical mast and lock securely in place. The release buttons allow each hook to slide up the ratcheting arm for bike removal. The hooks function independently, which means you can position them to carry bikes of different heights.
Adjustable Wheel Hoops
The wheel hoops accommodate bicycles with wheelbases up to 60" by sliding along the horizontal arms. They are secured in place with easy-to-use hand knobs, and the Velcro-like hook-and-loop straps fasten the wheels to the hoops.
If you want to carry a fat bike on the Sport Rider SE, you can replace the rack's wheel hoops with specifically-designed fat bike cradles (sold separately).
Heavy-Duty Cargo Basket
The cargo basket measures 52" long x 15-1/2" wide x 6" tall, giving you plenty of space to haul camping gear or supplies. The raised side rails offer multiple tie-down points, and the included cargo net stretches over your gear to secure it in place.
The carrier can also function as a stand-alone cargo basket. Simply remove the bike rack and insert the basket into your vehicle's 2" hitch, using the included adapter. The cargo basket can carry up to 220 lbs of gear when used as a stand-alone.
Folding, Tilting Design
The rack tilts, with or without bikes loaded, for easy access to your vehicle's rear cargo area. Simply remove the pivot pin, pull the bottom quick-release spring pin, and lower the rack.
The rack also folds up against the back of your vehicle when it's not in use. To raise the rack, just pull the upper quick-release spring pin and lift.
Tool-Free Installation with Anti-Rattle System
The rack installs in your hitch without the need for tools. Simply slide the shank into your receiver until the welded stop plate contacts the hitch. The stop plate saves you from getting on your hands and knees to align the pin holes while inserting the hitch pin. Once the pin is in place, attach the lock pod. Lastly, use the integrated anti-wobble handle on the front of the shank to tighten the rack inside your hitch receiver and prevent it from rattling. A second lever secures the two-bike extension to the base of the rack.
Complete Security for Bikes and Rack
The Sport Rider comes with locks for both the rack and your bikes to deter theft. The lock cores in the frame hooks hold the bike down on the rack and prevent them from moving. Also, the lock pod attaches to the hitch pin to secure the rack to your vehicle. These locks are conveniently keyed alike. For extra protection, the 8' long security cable wraps through the bike frames, connects to the hitch pin, and is secured to the pin by the hitch lock. The extension cable can be added to the 8' cable to help secure 4 bikes to the rack.
Add-On Adapters
If you want to use the rack to transport a kid's bike with 16" or 18" wheels, wheel hoop adapters (sold separately) are available.
If you want to transport 1 recumbent delta trike or 1 recumbent tadpole-style trike with the Sport Rider SE, you can use the HRTRK-ADP adapter (sold separately). Or if you want to transport 1 standard bike and either 1 recumbent delta trike, 1 recumbent tadpole-style trike, or 1 adult trike, then you can use the HRTRK-ADP-2 adapter (sold separately).
Note: The trike adapters can only be used with the Sport Rider SE's two-bike base unit.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1413 Customer Reviews)
This hitch bike rack and cargo carrier combo lets you take 2 bikes and 100 lbs of extra gear on your trip. You can also load up 4 bikes when you swap out the carrier. Frame hooks and wheel hoops securely hold your bikes. Includes hitch lock.
I’ve owned this bike rack for over a year and I’m quite happy with it. One of the main reasons I bought it was due to the price, modular build and security. This bike rack holds four bikes and was equal in price (May 2021) to high end brand racks that hold two bikes. You can either install the single rack that holds two bikes, add on a rack for an additional two bikes or add on the cargo carrier. If you only need to mount one bike, you don’t need a huge four bike rack. The arms that clamp onto the top tube lock so there’s no way someone can lift the bike off the rack. Then you can also install the locking cable which reaches through all 8 wheels of four bikes so no one can steal the wheels. The hitch pin comes with a lock as well. This setup is very secure and sturdy.
Things I don’t necessarily like include the lack of security for the additional bike rack and cargo carrier. They would require locking pins to prevent theft. Although the parts are sturdy, they are quite heavy. I’ve learned that with four bikes on the rack, rear turn signals and brake lights are almost impossible to see on a 2017 Ford Escape. That’s a bit dangerous, but probably unavoidable regardless of rack. Also, mounting four bikes can be a bit tricky and require some finagling.
I’m super happy with this purchase and would recommend it if you’re looking to buy a four bike rack without spending a fortune (but also avoiding cheap, flimsy racks) and value security.
I have been extremely happy with this purchase. The rack is well built. Made of thick steel and not flimsy at all, which was a major issue with the rack I was replacing. I use it on a minivan and carry 3-4 bikes each time with no problems. I do take it off after each use as it would be in the way to just keep on the vehicle. It's quite heavy and not the easiest thing to align and slide in your receiver each time for install prior to a bike ride. If you have a second person available to assist I would recommend it. I believe I will get many great years of use from this bike rack.
Joshua - 08/11/2022Easy to use and so versatile. A little heavy but best rack for hitch mount. Worthwhile investment.
Brian - 01/18/2022Wanted to provide some feed back after using my 4 bike hollywood rack/cargo carrier for awhile. Bike rack is great. I have been able to haul kids bikes along with ours. No criticism other than I would use something other than hook loop system for tires, but it works. I have only recently tried to use the cargo carrier. A little disappointed. The way it is shaped really limits what I can put on it. Why do they not make them a standard rectangle? I can't fit a cooler, tote, or even my equipment bag because of the narrow 12 inch center section. I can't find a tote that will even fit in the 15"x17" sides. Cargo carrier is currently useless. If I could do it again I would have only bought the 4 bike rack. I know it will not make any difference but I like to express myself at times. Have a great day and put in a good word to the Hollywood engineers on their next cargo design. :)
Laura E - 02/20/2018 Chris - 02/28/2018The Hollywood racks are as advertized. Well designed for versatility but when assembled it is heavy. Good thing this system is designed in sections so it it easier to setup. I hang each section on my garage wall.
Bought this and a Hollywood 4 bike rack. The carrier and rack work very well together. Very sturdy and doesn't rattle. Puts the rear end out there but provides awesome storage and carrying ability. Could buy from several sites on the web. CarrieAnne is the main reason I bought from etrailer. Excellent product knowledge awesome attitude and she did exactly what she said she would do and it arrived when she promised. I assumed Amazon Prime was always best but a very competitive price and personal attention as well as the personal assurance of it was what I needed was the clincher.
Unbelievable the way it tightens down to hitch. Bike racks are both great quality. I’d suggest this product to anyone that needs to haul bikes especially those with 2 inch hitch and rv
Well I had to think about this one before I bought it because of the price but it looked to be the only one that would work for us (my bike has a long wheelbase). And the folks ar etrailer have never sent anything that was not quality. I was not disappointed. The product description tells you all about the bike rack and I can tell that it is heavy duty and VERY well made. If you only occasionally haul lightweight bikes around you may want to consider something less expensive but if you do serious bike hauling over rough roads this rack is well worth the money. The rack folds up out of the way in seconds and folds down to give access to the back hatch on an SUV.
It took about forty five minutes to put together but if you lay all the parts out and have the right tools at hand like you’re supposed to it should take less than twenty. Having put it together once I think I could do it in less than ten minutes. You will need a 3/4” and a 17mm wrench and a philips screw driver. In short, this is an extremely well made, quality bike rack that is well worth the money. As always, I am happy with the folks at etrailer.
This is honestly the best bang for your buck! The rack is really solid, the anti-rattle system really works and the fat bike option is a car saver! The bike rack was very easy to put together. The cargo carrier fought back a bit when putting it together but it is really sturdy. We purchased this primarily for out fat bikes and to have extra space outside our Crosstrek. Cant wait to take the bikes out later, get them all dirty and NOT have to put the muddy front tires in the car!
etrailer makes the effort to personally email you about product delays and updates - usually I don't care for this service but it was helpful during COVID and with long delays asking if I still wanted to make a purchase. Once item was ready, they contacted me again and things were shipped within a few days of payment. Bike rack is so far built well and all parts are included :) Thanks.
Awesome rack system. I can hold all 4 bikes (an Electra cruiser, two commuter bikes and a 29er MTB bike) and it does so quietly, stably, and securely. It clears my driveway apon both out and in without a scrape.
Lowell R - 09/12/2018Very happy with this product. love the versatility. i've used it for 2 bikes, 2 bikes + cargo basket, and cargo basket only. i have it on a subaru forrester 2016.
The best customer service I’ve experience in some time!
I’ve been very satisfied with this wreck.
Extremely versatile and pretty lightweight.
I received the product on time and I was able to assemble it without any problems. I am impressed by the quality and I can't wait to take it on my next trip.
Great product. After a year use it's holding great. We have done several long travel, one across the country, and had no issues with it!
I haven't used this product but easy to put together and it's exactly what I order. It was exactly what I needed.
Fine product exactly as advertised.
Review from a similar Sport Rider SE in Hitch Bike Racks
We just completed an 8K mile RV trip with the Hollywood rack mounted on our rear hitch. We have 2 Lectric e-bikes, we purchased this rack because it was rated for the combined weight of our bikes. The rack performed perfectly! We were able to easily load and unload the bikes and the rack held up very well. While the photo doesn't highlight the rack, it does show the use of my etrailer adapter to support the Hollywood rack and our tow vehicle. The rack is nicely out of the way of the tow vehicle and has plenty of clearance from the airflow at the back of the RV.
Review from a similar Sport Rider SE in Hitch Bike Racks
Very solid construction.
I have 2 heavy electric bikes and it seems to work fine. Not many racks are rated as high for weight.
Review from a similar Sport Rider SE in Hitch Bike Racks
The Hollywood Sports Ride SE Bike Rack was easy to assemble. Although it was heavier than I excepted. But I then realized that it was going to support 130 pounds of e-bikes. My wife assists me in installing the bike rack on the car as it is easier for two people. I also installed the Small wheel hoop adapters, which raises the rear wheel and protects the derailers. After my first trip with the e-bikes, I am very pleased with the ease of getting the bikes on and off of the bike rack. I would definitely this rack again.
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