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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 18" 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (348 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.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 - 07/10/2021I 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!
We ordered a bike rack from e-trailer. The bike rack was on back order. Once the rack was received. We received an email stating when the rack was being shipped. We received our bike rack 4 days later. We are very happy with our purchase.
Does exactly what I purchased it for, to get bikes to and from local bike store for annual tune ups or necessary maintenance. This rack is very easy to mount/unmount and it’s operation is very intuitive. While I’ve only travelled a few miles with it hauling two bikes at a time, it seems it would hold up for a much longer journey. At first I worried about bumps and stopping/starting, but after about 10-16 trips, I don’t even worry about it anymore. Never had one issue with bikes or hitch coming loose. I would definitely buy again.
Very happy with this purchase although the original assembly came with a dysfunctional lock on one of the hooks. I called and described the problem and was promptly sent a new pair that worked as intended. Great customer service! Also bought a hitch that mounted easily to my Murano using the video provided by etrailer. One year of long and short trips and still very happy with the purchase and the follow up.
Jim K - 04/19/2021My experience with etrailer.com couldn't have been better. First, there was a great YouTube video about the Hollywood bike rack that I was purchasing. Then the order was shipped promptly and arrived in just a few days. The packaging was solid and the rack arrived in perfect condition. The price was very good also. I would highly recommend etrailer.com based on my experience. I tested the rack on my 2020 Subaru Forester with 1 1/4 inch hitch receiver with our two bicycles and it worked just fine.
Denny S - 04/12/2021This is a sturdy but easy to use trailer for our two bikes. I have complete confidence in mounting the bikes and strapping them down with minimal handling. While going over bumps, the bikes are tightly secured and going nowhere. Couple of things. The trailer hitch does stick out quite far from Honda 2010 Fit. There is a small offset for where one of the bikes sticks out to the side, but I have a tiny car. These are minor issues tho. It's a great unit and I highly recommend it to anybody. Plus the company is excellent and customer service is on point.
AliceK - 08/09/2021This is a decent bike rack for the price and it might be more stable with the 1-1/4" hitch, but there is a lot of movement with the 2" hitch. I'm looking to see if there's a way to stabilize it a bit more. If I can get it to be less wobbly,then I will update the rating to 4 stars.
Sierra K - 09/07/2021Shopped around for a 2 bike rack for awhile. Found this one and it's perfect for us. Easy to put in the trailer and get the bikes on. I'm 65 and can get the bike rack on and 2 bikes loaded alone! We are very happy with it. The price was nice also!
I wouldn't trust the hooks to hold any bike on securely. I ended up buying a ratchet strap that attaches under my hatchback to the bike frame to keep it from wobbly front to back. Additionally, I have a screw gun with a 3/4" socket and the unit still wobbled side to side considerably with my 1.25 hitch receiver.. The ratchet system on the upright pole is difficult to slide up and down to get the bike removed. I honestly can say that I would not recommend this rack based on these issues. Good news is that I was able to lift my bike up into the rack easy enough.
I waited to review the rack until I had used it a few times. For the past year I have been using a rack that 1) strapped to my car, and 2) my bike hung from. It was a very old car, so I did not mind that it made minor dents in the body, but it also rubbed paint from the frame of my bike. I bought a jeep with a trailer hitch, thus wanted to try a platform rack like this one. This product is awesome. Velcro straps hold the wheels snuggly in place. The curved bar primarily is for keeping the bike from moving horizontally...in fact the company warns you not to press down too hard. I have driven on interstate highways, parking lots, and everything in between, and the rack has been solid. It is easy to install and remove. It is easy to load and unload bikes. I intend to never return to a hanging bike rack.
We actually had this bike carrier delivered to a planned two-day stop (a family friend) in the middle of a two month tour of the U.S. It arrived well packed in a sturdy box with all the essential pieces-parts included. I put the rack on the next morning in less than 30 minutes using the basic hand tools (mainly a crescent wrench & screwdriver, as I remember) that anyone would have on such a trip. This rack replaced one (reputable brand) that we had started the trip with, but had proven unable to safely hold my wife’s new bike which had a non-traditional geometry and flat-oval top tube. Between the padded clamp that pushes down (gently) over the bike’s top tube and the weight of the bike being held from below by the wheel loops, I believe it would hold just about any bike securely, for any distance. Cannot think of anything I would change or improve on this carrier.
Ken & - 07/08/2021Works as advertised. Have been hauling two ebikes, one step through and one mens conventional bike. Seemed a bit light compared to the Thules but there have been zero problems so I'm a happy bike transporter.
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.
We purchased this bike rack a year ago. It has performed perfectly and served our needs well. It's simple to use and it's easy to install and remove. Our preference is to take it on and off for each use and it stores in the garage taking little space when not in use. It's done without any hassel in just minutes for each use. The locking trailer hitch pin keeps the rack tight in the reciever and the lock feature is handy. The locks on the retaining arms give you some piece of mind for security and even more piece of mind that the racheting bike hold down arms can't slip in transit. We would not only recommend this bike rack but would buy another if we had the need. Happy riding!
I've been using this bike rack for over a year now and I love it. I only carry one bike so I leave off the farthest rack to make it a little more compact. Some minor rust spots popped up pretty shortly after using it around the holes for the steel pegs that allow the tire holders to fold up and down. Nothing to worry about though as it was just minor surface rust where the steel peg actually makes contact with the hole and it never went past the circumference of the hole. There is really nothing that the manufacturer could do to stop that as any coating they put on there would get rubbed off by inserting and removing the steel peg over and over, or even just from it vibrating inside the hole. A few months ago I did have to spray some lock lube into the lock as it was getting tough to press in to slide the top arm up and down, but again that is normal since it's out in the weather. The only other thing I would mention is that when a bike is installed (in the closest position to the trunk) I'm unable to open my trunk as the handlebars are in the way. Again, that is to be expected and I'm pretty sure most other cars will have the same issue. I don't mind as I like the bike to be as close as possible to the car without touching it which is how this bike rack is set up. I use the bike rack at least twice a week and I would definitely recommend it without hesitation. I've included a couple of pictures - one right after I installed it (over a year ago) and one from today.
This bike rack is a thoughtful design. Very simple to setup and use. The security locks are a great feature. It's reasonably lightweight and folds nicely for storage in the garage. No complaints.
Assembles without too much difficulty. Use metric wrenches. Velcro straps are too short to use with wide tires. When installing the wheel carriers, have rubber mallet handy and put small amount of anti seize lubricant on threads of the knobs that tighten wheel carrier to unit's frame. I used anti seize on any bolt or screw I installed.
John - 03/12/2021The rack is very well made and very complete, the only nock is that it moves a lot, meaning... The part where it hooks to the hitch has a little play because it's not a snug enough fit so when you put the bikes on the rack they rock from side to side just a little, it's secure and not going to fall but it's just little unnerving. I went ahead and got the strap that etrailer suggested when I added the rack to my cart and with that now it's perfect! I just wish it came with the rack since it makes such a big difference.
Good quality product overall.It arrived on time and in good condition. The shipping updates and details were excellent. It was easy to assemble and the directions were helpful. After several adjustments, I was able to get it fit for my two bikes. We have a men's and women's Townie that we will be transporting. The description of the product says it will fit all bikes, but the top hook that is supposed to slide down to the top bar of the bike, to hold it in place, does not slide down far enough to fit snugly on the women's bike. The plastic sliding part bottoms out on the vertical bar before it is snug. The instructions say to position the bike so that the top hook comes down at the lowest part of the bike's top bar, but this is not possible with either bike and will not hold the women's bike snugly. I was able to find a position on the rack where the bike will basically hold ok, but it is not ideal and I wouldn't take it on a long trip. Fortunately, we will just be using this rack for local transport, so it should still work for us. Other buyers should be aware that this may not be the right rack for your needs, if your bikes do not have a fairly standard frame shape.
Great 2 bike platform rack. Very stable and easy to use. Highly recommend this rack.
CVP - 08/31/2021This bike rack was easy to assemble and set up for our two bikes. We have used it several times and are very happy. Buying from etrailer was great. Easy ordering process and the rack was delivered quickly
The hitch came very quickly. It was relatively easy to install (after watching a video). It is a good quality for the price and all the parts were there. It is a little more wobbly than we expected. We may have to add shims to the side and bottom to give it more stability. The bikes are easy to load. So far it is a great purchase. I'd order from eTrailer again.
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.
We traveled across the country last winter with this bike rack, and to be honest I wouldn't recommend it. We mounted it on a brand new hitch on the front of our F350. By the end of the first day of travel, the entire rack (with both bikes) was "floating" around in the breeze with way too much play in it. We re-tightened the main bolt that holds the rack to the hitch every time we stopped the truck, but it wouldn't stay tight. Finally we bought some lock-tite somewhere in Oklahoma, and that worked for a little while. We are going out west again this year, and I am again looking for a new solution to this bike-carrying problem. My husband refuses to drive cross country with this rack again. I wish we hadn't spent so much money on it. eTrailer asked me for a 1-year review, and this is it. Don't buy this rack.
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