At a busy trailhead, unloading bikes just to reach the trunk breaks your flow before the ride even starts. This rack swings fully to the side and tilts with bikes loaded, so you can get to your gear without unloading everything first.
Loading heavier bikes creates immediate strain and uncertainty around what the rack can safely carry. This setup is rated for 65 lbs per bike across two positions, giving you the capacity needed for e-bikes, mountain bikes, and other heavier builds. You can load both trays and go without having to rethink what you're bringing.
Non-standard frames, step-through designs, or bikes with accessories often complicate how a bike gets secured. The StrongArm hook grabs the front tire while a flip-away rear wheel strap locks the back in place, keeping contact off the frame entirely. Bikes stay secured at the wheels, so you don't have to work around frame shapes or remove accessories just to get everything mounted.
When carrying two bikes, handlebars and pedals tend to collide during loading and transport. The StadiumSeating tiered spine positions bikes at different heights, creating separation between them. Combined with optional offset tray positioning, this layout cuts down on overlap so you're not wasting time untangling handlebars before every ride.
When you're making multiple stops to grab gear, snacks, or tools, unloading bikes every time slows your whole trip down. The integrated swing-away arm moves the rack completely off to the side, and the remote 3-position tilt drops it away from the vehicle, even with bikes loaded, so stops stay quick and your ride day doesn't turn into constant unloading and reloading. When it's empty, the rack folds flat to stay out of the way.
Different bike sizes and tire widths can quickly limit what fits on a rack. This design supports wheel sizes from 16" to 29"/700c, tires up to 4-1/2" wide, and wheelbases from 32" to 52", covering everything from youth bikes to fat-tire setups. The trays are also compatible with the RampUp (Y39VR - sold separately), so you can roll bikes into place instead of lifting them when loading gets harder.
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It does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Trailer did a good job in getting me the rack in a timely fashion.
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