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This lightweight, 1-bike rack is perfect for carrying an e-bike, a fat bike, or a bike with a carbon frame or custom paint job. An available 1-bike add-on allows you to travel with a riding partner.
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Specs:
Note: May interfere with bikes with front fenders.
The MonoRail Solo has a ratcheting hook that s your bike firmly by the front wheel - not the frame. It's perfect for carrying a carbon bike or bike with a custom paint job. To load a bike, simply place your front wheel in the cradle, rotate the arm up and over the wheel, and press down firmly on the ratcheting hook.
The rear wheel cradle accommodates a wide variety of bike wheelbases. It pivots front to back, adjusting automatically to your bike's wheelbase - no need for sliding and tightening. Secure the wheel in place with the built-in ratcheting strap. The strap also includes an extender for use with a fat bike.
When the rack is unloaded you can pull the lever to fold it up for storage. This means you don't have to remove it to park in small lots at the trail head or in cramped parking garages.
It installs with a threaded, anti-rattle hitch pin. Simply slide the shank into your 2" hitch receiver, insert the threaded hitch pin, and tighten it down with the included tool. This will reduce noise and movement while the rack is installed.
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.
Included locks secure your bike to the rack and the rack to your vehicle. The integrated cable lock threads around your bikes' frame and inserts into the lock that slides along the cable.
The hitch lock simply snaps onto the hitch pin and locks in place. The cable and hitch lock are keyed alike, so you'll only need 1 key for both locks.
An optional 1-bike add-on (sold separately) allows you to convert the rack from a single bike carrier to a 2-bike carrier. This is great for occasions when a friend wants to tag along, or if you find a permanent riding partner.
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The locks could be better quality
It’s easy to use. Bikes are very secure well put together
This thing is great! Exactly what I needed. So easy to load up and holds my FT bike 5” tire no problems at all. So glad I picked this up.
I received my order and was able to assemble and install it very quickly and trouble free. I will not hesitate to order anything else for you at this time should I need something.
Linda Bailey
Solid as the day I bought it. Used for two hybrid bikes. Easy on-off loading. Still love it!
This bike rack is doing the job. It holds my e-mt bike and also a rode bike. Very easy to use.
Very nice bike rack. Easy to assemble and to mount your bike. I have not yet driven on rough roads but around town the rack is very solid with little sway.
I like the RKY10007-05 a lot. It has a couple of thousand miles on it already.
Easy to load and dependable.
I received the rack last night and installed it this morning with no troubles on a 2015 Toyota RAV 4. The quality and fit are terrific. It is very easy to use, is well designed, and folds up and out of the way or down to let the hatch open nicely. It is a solid piece of gear. I'm quite pleased with the product and I have no major complaints.
Two minor points:
1. Others point out the locks don't seem especially rugged, and I agree. I'm looking for a better after-market version, though the one included will keep the opportunistic possibly dishonest person inclined to honesty.
2. The hooks which extends and anchors the front tire down is anodized metal, which does come in contact with the bike frames, and will wear the finish off on the bikes at the top of the forks. I used two layers of felt tape on the contact point, which should prevent any problems from arising.
I remain impressed by the great service from eTrailer, and will come back here for anything else I need. Nice work, everyone.
Had the rack put on, and the fellow that helped me felt it was the nicest rack to work with. I have a extremely heavy Ebike, and this rack makes my job a dream. Load it on, and away I go. The tires fit nicely in the holders, and everything is secure. Highly Recommend.
1 year in, this remains a fantastic rack. It is best in the one-bike configuration, as it is more solid and the trunk on my VW Golf can be opened even with it raised. The extension is a little wobbly simply because it is a separate piece. You definitely need to crank down the screws on the extension periodically.
Overall, if you want a one-bike rack that can accommodate a buddy's bike for the occasional ride, this is perfect. If you need two all the time, I'd look for a single-piece unit for the sturdiness. But the tray style is 1000% the way to go!
Very happy with the bike rack. And customer service from etrailer was very good. When I was trying to assemble it, couldn't quite figure out one step They worked with me on the phone and we figured it out I have had the hitch for a year and would buy it again.
The rocky mounts bike works great. It is sturdy holding two bikes and it is easy to mount bikes and remove them. The wheel mount rack secures the bike much better than the frame mount rack I used to have and it is much better for the bike to be mounted this way. My only suggestion would be to make it easier to install/remove the rack from the vehicle hitch receptacle as it can be a challenge to reach the securing bolt. Aside from that, this is a great product that I have recommended to friends.
Overall this is a good rack. It's very easy to use and requires no effort to get a bike mounted in seconds! It also can handle my fat bike with 4 inch tires. I did buy an extension from etrailer so I counld haul another bike. This extension ONLY has two short bolts to secure it to the rack which come loose all the time. Not a very good design and one of the bolts has stripped from having to tighten it so much. Needless to say I am disappointed and somewhat worried about putting a bike on the extension. If I did not have an extension for a secound bike I would have given this rack a much higher rating.
Info shared by manufacturer for display on all web sites is different than that shared in product manual. "Weight capacity (per bike): 60 lbs. Add-on weight capacity: 40 lbs." For a 2 rack carrier, this implies it's 60#/bike. It's not. It's only 60# if only 1 bike. When add on the rack for the 2nd bike, it drops weight capacity for both bikes. So our 35# and 47# bikes can no be carried by this carrier.
2nd: No amount of struggle on our part could enable is to attach the 2nd rail. Can't remember now if holes didn't align, or screw/bolt couldn't be joined. But shouldn't have to hire someone to re-engineer screws/bolts.
As a single rack, it's nice. But we wanted a double rack and this doesn't do what info implied.
I'm a repeat customer of RockMounts and Etrailer. You can't beat RockyMounts products and build quality and you can't beat Etrailer prices, shipping and customer service. Awesome!
Great product and easy to put together. I did notice that when using the 1.25” hitch, there is a little bit of play with the hitch moving north and south. Not overly concerning though as I have read that a little bit of play is normal. Additionally, riders who use a mud fender on their front fork might have a bit of trouble getting the swing arm snug as can be. I recommend removing your mud fender from the front fork before traveling for the most snug fit. 4/5 due to the little bit of play with the 1.25” hitch. All together, the rack is affordable, and works great. Would recommend to a friend.
Assembly and putting the e-bike on the hitch went as expected. The bike locks in, easy on and off. Feels stable when driving. Folds up nicely to rear of car when not in use. Fits the 50# Aventon eBike and the hitch we bought from etrailers for our 2024 Subaru Legacy.
The MonoRail Solo is a very good piece of kit that suits my needs just fine. Mounting to the trailer hitch, and dismounting, is straightforward and only takes a couple of minutes - I'm the type of user who uses the rack only as needed, and does not leave it hanging off the back of my vehicle at all times. The tilt-down feature works smoothly and is very welcome for tailgate access. The fit and finish of the rack are good, and the price is a bit more attractive than some of the other options on the market. I'm fully satisfied with the product, and the etrailer service and shipping was excellent!
Lee
9/25/2024
One year on and Im still satisfied with the MonoRail Solo purchase. I do wish that the shank rise was a bit lower - drivers of normal vehicles, not bloated SUVs, will find that your bikes seat and handlebars end up well above the roofline, especially for larger frame sizes. That is my sole complaint, otherwise this rack is working well and met expectations.
I had questions about the rack I bought that one of the teck guys helped me with. The price was great and I received the rack in 2 days. What more can you ask for?
Charles
5/18/2025
My hitch rack has been used on a weekly basis for more than a year. Im moving e-bikes , so 30, 40 lbs. and the rack is still like new. Im still very satisfied with my bike rack!
The rack arrived on time and was very easy to assemble. The provided directions are well written, making everything simple. The stability of the rack is top notch. I highly recommend both the RockyMounts bike rack and ETrailer.
Craig
7/16/2024
Its been working out great! I really like how easy it is to get my bike on and off the rack and that it always feels secure. Plus, the rack itself is easy to take off when necessary. I still highly recommend both the RockyMounts bike rack and ETrailer!
I just finished installing this rack on my 2017 Subaru Outback. I've been researching platform racks for about 2 months now, and the most important things to me (other than a reasonable price) were no frame contact, ease of getting the bike on and off the rack, not too heavy for me to take it off the car, and enough clearance in the back for me to close my garage door. This rack is perfect for me. And I like that it's expandable to two bikes if I want to do that down the line. It came very well packaged. I am a single gal and not handy AT ALL, but I was able to do the installation with no problem. I did put my bike on the rack and took a short test ride, it was very stable. Very solid well made product!
Emily A.
9/27/2020
One year later, still loving my Rocky Mounts bike rack. Easy to get on and off when the seasons change, easy to take my bike on and off, doesnt interfere with my tailgate at all. I get lots of questions about it!
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Mark
4/10/2025
My RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack is working great. I use it fairly consistently to transport my gravel bike to different trailheads around Colorado. Thanks again RockyMounts and Etrailer.