Hauling electric bikes or heavier builds is simple with the GuideRail’s solid platform design. It carries up to 3 bikes at 45 lbs each, or bump it to 60 lbs per bike when the front tray is removed. Dual load arms grab each wheel securely—no frame contact, no scratches—while tiered trays keep bikes separated and boost ground clearance when backing down steep driveways. Steel and aluminum construction with a black powder coat finish adds durability that stands up to road grime and weather.
Getting bikes on and off the rack doesn’t take muscle. Pivoting upright arms hold each bike by the wheels, quickly ratcheting into place for a tight, balanced fit. Grooved trays run the full length of the rack, letting you fine-tune positioning so handlebars and pedals stay clear. The trays fit tire widths up to 3" and wheel sizes from 20" to 29", making it a match for everything from road bikes to mountain e-bikes.
No need to unload to reach your tailgate or gear. The front-mounted hand lever tilts the rack down even when loaded, giving you easy cargo access. When it’s time to park or store the rack, fold it up flat against your vehicle. The lever’s front position means you can keep both hands on the rack for better control while lowering or raising it—simple and safe every time.
The GuideRail locks down your bikes and the rack itself. A nylon-covered 10 mm square-link chain secures your bikes to the rack, while a locking hitch pin keeps the rack in place. Both locks are keyed alike, so one key covers everything. The threaded hitch pin also cuts down on movement in the hitch, keeping the rack steady and quiet mile after mile.
Whether it’s just you and one riding partner or a full crew, the GuideRail adapts. Use all three trays for group rides or remove the front position when you’re carrying two heavier e-bikes. With support for bikes up to a 55" wheelbase, the rack fits a broad range of setups while keeping each bike stable and spaced just right.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Ratings & Reviews
Excellent product. Good price. Quick sh ipping.
Less than 10 minutes to install. Great design and functionality. Lock chain is awesome. Elevates rack off of ground at an angle so works great on my Honda CRV.
The bike rack is a quality product regarding the construction and thoughtful features. I was glad to once again experience etrailer's excellent customer service due its professional and knowledgeable staff.
Solid product.
Works great, Easy to secure bike on and to take off rack. Small problem, weather cover for lock does not stay in closed position. The lock to secure ramp to receiver hitch is poor quality. I purchased a much better locking pin from Amazon
It will be difficult to find this quality at a better price. Amazing bang for the buck performance. gets the job done reliably
Easy set up, Quik bike attachment and release , looks good , quality looks good
This was so easy to assemble and install on my new Maverick! My partner and I did a short ride at Brown County state park to try it out before doing 14 miles on the People Trail in Columbus today. Makes taking our bikes on the road super easy.
I expected a great product and somehow was still impressed! I'm coming from 5 years with my RockyMounts Monorail which has remained solid here in the salty NorthEast roads (with minor lube and cleaning). I wanted a swing-out for a while now so that i could fully utilize my bed drawers when camping. The ease of use and build quality on this rack is everything I had hoped for. Installation took about 15 minutes.
Pros:
- Easy to use for loading/unloading bikes compared to the 1UP system where you definitely need two hands at all times
- Easy to use swing-out feature with double locks for added security
- Fantastic fit and finish all around
Cons:
- My rack came with three small nicks on it from the shipping process. RockyMounts should revise the packaging so this doesn't happen to other customers. I'll email them
- The screw-in lock for the swing-out works well but I believe a latch system would be much easier (similar to the Kuat swing-out)
- No decals/branding? When in the upright position there isn't any branding of the rack. It's all just plain black. A white "RockyMounts" decal would look great!
See attached videos for fitment on a 2020 Toyota Tacoma using a Kuat Hi-Lo 7" or 10" Hitch Extender. It clears the tailgate by about 4mm in the 7" extension! If this is too close for comfort, you can extend it to 10" for plenty of clearance.
Amazing customer service. Always had a great experience with E trailer and this time was no acception. Amazing.
Snagged this rack up on sale. Was looking at a more expensive alternative that was double the price. Coming from Thule and 1up, this rack is much better and has some very helpful features. It’s built very well and looks great.
Very good, easy to use and set up. Also very secure and sturdy.
It's perfect.
Excellent rack doesn’t wobble at all. Holds the bikes firmly in place.
I’ve used several different hitch-mounted bike racks over the years. The cost of the RockyMounts GuideRail spooked me initially, however while putting it together I could clearly see that the quality is undeniable. The rack is really easy to assemble and use. The locking hitch bolt jam feature keeps the rack from jiggling and my 55-pound 29-inch enduro ebike fits securely in the wheel mounts. The included security chain is very heavy-duty and the integrated lock, which uses the same key as the included hitch pin is a really nice feature. If you have a shell on your pickup or if you have a van or SUV, you might need a hitch extension to keep wide handle bars away from the vehicle on the inside rail. My pickup tailgate can be lowered with the rack in the all the way down position, but it makes contact when lowered with the rack in the mid position. Check your application for clearance before lowering your tailgate with the rack installed on your vehicle. I did a bit of searching and etrailer had the lowest price with the quickest free shipping on this rack at the time.
This is by far the best bike accessories purchase I have made. This thing is rock solid when heading down the road.
I just went with this myself, and I think it's just about perfect for a Ford Transit. I will attach some photos, but what makes it such a nice fit is that the handlebars are far enough away to not hit the back, the swing arm is enough to open back doors (with one comment I will make later). Very quick and easy to secure bikes. Also, the only place it grabs your bikes is the tires, so no damage anywhere else. (This does mean that it will not work with many rear fenders. But it would work with the "mudflap" style of a mountain bike)
The swing away will allow both doors to open. However, if you still have bikes on the racks the door will not quite hit the detent that keeps the passenger side open. The handlebars will just barely interfere. In this can I either hold it open, or remove the bikes.
It also comes with an overkill lock that's very easy to use.
As you might guess, the rear parking sensors are not operative, so I do have to disable them every time I reverse. Heres a selection of photos I just took. Still snow here in Minnesota!
Well built, easy to use. Solid. Installation was simple. Assembly instructions could have a been a bit more concise or at least better diagrams. But that’s where YouTube saves the day. Tested the swing away with two enduro mountain bikes on a fair bit of grade (enough for my beer to fall over on the tailgate) and it performed well. Price is steep, but works for my F150 nicely.
Very sturdy and works easily
Great product. Super easy to jnstall.
Better than my previous 1UP USA rack.
Great bike rack! Easy to install and quickly mount/unmount bikes. Only downside is the rack is heavy to lift and move.
Excellent bike rack. My only small complaint is that the tailgate hits it when opened but as long as you lower the rack first, it won't hit.
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