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This hitch bike rack makes it easy to take 2 bikes to the trail. Ratcheting hooks hold bikes securely by the frame and lock to deter theft. Wheel hoops adjust for different wheelbases. Anti-rattle, locking hitch pin reduces wobble and sway.
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The Trail Rider platform-style hitch bike rack makes it simple to carry 1 or 2 bicycles on the rear of your vehicle. This versatile rack is easy to use and it features locking frame hooks and adjustable wheel hoops, so you can quickly load and unload your bikes. The included adapter sleeve enables the rack to fit both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers. A locking, anti-rattle hitch pin tightens the rack's shank to your hitch receiver to prevent it from rattling around inside the receiver.
Locking, Ratcheting Hooks
Constructed of rugged steel with a sleek black powder coat finish, the Trail Rider uses locking frame hooks to secure your bikes. The ratcheting hooks are easily adjusted along the vertical mast and lock securely in place. The push buttons allow the hooks to slide up the ratcheting system to allow for bike removal. The lock cores keep the hooks from being moved up or down on the mast to deter theft. The hooks are different sizes and each one functions independently, meaning the rack can carry 2 bikes of the same or different heights.
Adjustable Wheel Holders
The wheel holders accommodate bicycles with wheelbases up to 60", and you can adjust the wheel hoops by sliding them along the horizontal arms. They are secured in place with hand knobs. Velcro-like hook-and-loop straps secure your bike's wheels to the holders.
If you want to carry a fat bike on the Trail Rider, you can replace the rack's wheel hoops with specifically-designed fat bike cradles (HRSPRWH-F-HD - sold separately).
Folding Design
The Sport Rider's folding design makes it easy to store your bike rack. Simply fold up the arms for compact storage.
Easy Installation with Locking Hitch Pin
The Trail Rider easily installs in your hitch with the included locking hitch pin. Just slide the shank into your receiver, insert the hitch pin, and then tighten it down with the included tool. The pin also works as an anti-wobble device to eliminate sway and rattle in the receiver. The frame hook locks and the hitch lock are conveniently keyed alike.
A removable adapter sleeve is included so the rack can be converted for use with 1-1/4" hitch receivers. The sleeve attaches to the shank with a single screw and can be installed or removed quickly.
Add-On Adapters
If you want to use the rack to transport a kid's bike with 16" or smaller wheels, wheel hoop adapters (HRSW-ADP-2 - sold separately) are available.
If you want to transport 1 recumbent delta trike or 1 recumbent tadpole-style trike with the Trail Rider, you can use the HRTRK-ADP adapter (sold separately).
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (412 Customer Reviews)
This hitch bike rack makes it easy to take 2 bikes to the trail. Ratcheting hooks hold bikes securely by the frame and lock to deter theft. Wheel hoops adjust for different wheelbases. Anti-rattle, locking hitch pin reduces wobble and sway.
Awesome rack. I keep it on all summer. When there are not bikes on it, it folds up nicely. It's very secure and encourages me to use it by design.
Easy to assemble, solid feel and build, folding to store on the wall is a great feature. I found it very easy to configure for my bikes. Lowering the upright post to load the inner bike makes it much easier to use! For 1/3-1/4 of the price of bigger names I am very happy.
Very nice rack for an affordable price. Should fit my needs for occasional bike transport very well. etrailer really has their act together, great website, fast shipping. Great experience.
I got this for use with two full-fender bikes, and I'm very pleased with it. The value is excellent. Assembly was straightforward. It's easy to adjust the wheel trays for your bikes, and very simple to use once adjusted. There's no shortage of pictures of this rack on cars, but one of my concerns was where to store my rack when it's not on my car, and the fold-up aspect of this rack made it one of my top choices. Pictured is the rack in the corner of my garage; I intend to install a low profile hook in the wall to hang it from, but it balances nicely (bottom heavy) on the slab. The lumber is 2x3, not 2x4, for scale.
I was impressed with this bike rack from the minute I unpacked it. The assembly was simple & straight forward. I looked at quite a few bike racks & for the price point this product was hard to beat. It is well designed & the keyhole pins make it easy to remove & fold up when not carrying the bikes. The locking hitch pin & locking frame bars are convenient and fairly secure. I will add my cable lock to make the bikes even a little more tamper proof. So far I’m very happy with this his purchase. Now the test of time!
Bernie - 07/10/2021strap started unthreading and end cap fell off before a month. i emailed Hollywood Racks and their response was to buy them both.
i feel it should have been mail to me for free because it was only a month.
Katrina B - 08/30/2022Great Rack! Package arrived in perfect shape and ALL the parts were wrapped, boxed, and packaged wonderfully...Took a quick inventory and assembled the rack in about an hour...gave it a test run and everything passed wonderfully. High Quality, extremely sturdy, at a great price and delivery arrived as scheduled...Great product...Great company! Thanks etrailer.com!!
New at cycling and wanted to check out trails that were further and further from my house. Glad to have found this easy to install rack! Price was affordable and the customer service was A+
When I first purchase this bike rake, etrailer.com wanted me to do a review and I thought it was a little early to do a review since I hadn't had a chance to use the rack. I mean the rack at that time was easy to assemble and came in a timely manner, which I thought was great so far.
Now it has been a year with no disappointments. This rack is a great value and I have used it quite a few times long distance and short trips. I would purchase it again. I am very pleased with the purchase.
Timothy - 08/18/2022This rack is the least expensive with all the absolutely necessary options. That being said it lacks some user friendly characteristics that make spending the extra $200.00 to go up to a Kuat rack more than worth the expense. For example, the rack can only be removed from the hitch with a wrench unscrewing a nut where the others can be removed by hand after unlocking. This makes taking it off to go to the car wash a lot simpler. The better racks are heavier weight and can carry e-bikes. When one considers that the rack can be used with many replacement vehicles over the years, it's worth the extra expense.
The bike rack came quickly, was wonderfully packaged, and assembled easily. All the parts were there and the rack went together without a hitch (pun intended!) We have transported our bikes on the rack and loading it was easy! We noticed some rocking side to side on some unpaved road, so that was a bit concerning, but overall we are pleased with the delivery, assembly and ease of use!
Easy and convenient to set up and use. Also easy to load the bikes on; be sure to use the strap to secure the bikes to the upright bar. I put on and take off the rack each time I use it (I keep a ratchet wrench and single socket in the trunk for the receiver bolt) and it only take 5 minutes.
Two minor issues are some the crimped wires that hold the pins that secure the foldable tubes have sharp loose ends, and one of the sliding top-tube holders occasionally requires finesse to press and move.
The bike rack came packaged very securely. Directions were easy to follow. I have used it one time and it held my lightweight road bike very well. Seems like it would work well with heavier bikes as well.
I needed a rack to carry 2 e-bikes weighing 35 lbs. each. While some tray or platform racks have a greater weight capacity, they also cost hundreds of dollars more than this Hollywood rack. This rack was delivered in just 2 days and was easy to set up. It weighs less than my old hanging style Hollywood rack and it is easy to use. The locking anti-rattle hitch works perfect. The padded locking clamps hold the bikes securely while protecting the finish of the paint. This rack is exactly what I needed, and etrailer was wonderful to deal with!
Great value and great quality! Hooked up nice and easy and works great.
I am very happy with this bike rack, and was glad for customer service’s assistance in choosing one that would fit both my bikes and my vehicle. I transport two small e-bikes on this (40 lbs each) and they are nice and secure, with very little sway. I like that you can tilt the rack down and still access the trunk. We’ve had it for several months now, and it is used on a fairly regular basis, and it is still holding up well!
Great service. Easy to assemble. Have not used yet, but seems well constructed and solid. Will buy a better lock washer for hitch bolt and some more Velcro fasteners. Spanner provided with sizes for installed nuts is a nice touch for regular maintenance and can be kept in glove compartment. Like locking hitch bolt, but pretty flimsy as per other comments.
Thank You for such a quick order process. Received the rack and assembled and put on my vehicle.
Looking forward to hitching the bikes on the rack soon.
I assembled the bike rack the evening it got it. The instructions along with your online video were great tools to get it built ind install on my Nissan Frontier pickup. I drove 20 miles today and the rack held my bike secure. I have heard some stories about weather affecting the rack if you leave it in the elements which makes sense to
me. After using it today I detached it from my truck and stored it in my garage out of the elements. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this bike rack. It is very beefed up and sturdy. I have ordered from etrailer before and customer service has always been excellent. The box came to me undamaged and packed very well. All parts were present. Totally happy experience.
Just completed a 4500 mile journey with my Hollywood Rack and two bikes. No problems with rack and the ease of removing and mounting bikes made the trip enjoyable.
Love the bike rack. Easy to put together and quick and easy loading and unloading of mountain bikes. I did a ton of research before purchase. The video reviews provided by etrailer made it so easy to find the perfect rack for my F150.
The rack was easy to install and works as expected. The only hitch is that the sliders for holding the bikes in place are sometimes hard to slide up after you unlock them. Happy with our purchase.
Very nice bike rack at a great price. Easy to assemble. Fast shipping.
We are very happy with this bike rack. The rack is very sturdy and we love the locking bolt that keeps the rack from moving within the hitch receiver. The ratcheting locking hooks that keep each bike secured work great too. The rack folds up nicely as well. We use the rack on the back of our pickup truck and the back of our fifth wheel trailer and it works perfectly on both. I would highly recommend this product.
Once you put the rack together it is very flexible. You can easily move the parts that hold the wheels to fit your bike. It is not very heavy and it folds up for easy storing.
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