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# 1
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Ordered online, it shipped the same day. Received it 3 days later. There is a little assembly, but, pretty simple. It took me less than 15 minutes to install and no tools were needed. It is adjustable to be used on many different auto types, but, the instructions were very clear about how to adjust it to fit my 2011 Ford Edge. I have used it twice so far to transport my bike. There are a couple of items that are inherent in the design, not a flaw, but, you need to be aware of them. First, you can't use rear window wipers. Second, the back-up alarm goes nuts because it registers a bike less than 6 inches behind you (I tolerate it for the few seconds it takes to back out of my driveway or out of a parking lot). Third, there is a little flexibility, it is held on with straps and clamps, not bolts, so, it bounces a little when you go over bumps or make sharp turns, however, it holds the bike fast to the frame and stays on the car. I use mine to transport my bike on short trips around town to bike trails. On a long trip I would suggest checking that the straps remain tight from time to time during the drive.
# 2
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
2010 Chevrolet HHRThe side / bottom straps are seriously lacking. It has those straps you would find on a backpack, making it difficult to securely tighten down because of the angle. I'd usually have to pre-tighten them to a certain length, then forcefully shove the whole rack until it clipped onto my car. They really just need to be ratchet straps. Even then, one of the side straps came off while driving after hitting a small pothole and the whole thing dangled to one side - Luckily I was in a parking lot. I've also never been able to fit 3 regular bikes, only 2. It's really only a capacity of 3 if you have 2-3 slim bikes. The rubber is so wide that it makes it nearly impossible to slide certain bikes on. If you have a step thru bike with one of those crossbar adapters, I wouldn't even bother with trying this. Unfortunately I don't use this anymore since I'd be constantly worrying the whole thing will come off whenever I drive.
# 3
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Installation is more tedious than the rack system but it's a very stable setup once finished. One of the plastic end caps broke and we hope etrailer will send us a new one, considering the scale of our recent order. We'll see.
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
# 4
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bike rack is perfect! I have a 1-1/4 hitch on a compact car and it fits perfectly. Installation is easy and the rack itself is great. Great quality straps that hold well. Highly recommend
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
# 5
Malone Hanger Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
The Malone rack adjusts to fit my 2017 Trax really snugly and securely. Once we learned how to configure the bikes for best fit, everything traveled without movement. The only downside is that this system seems designed for narrow road bikes rather than the mountain and hybrid bikes we own. Although the anti-sway cradles are sufficiently wide for mountain tires, the close proximity of the individual bike setups sometimes cause a strap to pull loose during travel, so we keep the bikes cabled to the rack frame. We are able to make it work. For narrower bikes, I would recommend this rack without reservation.
Works great! We keep it set up to one position because it's used on my car only. I'm glad we bought the lock feature because we can just leave the rack on at the trail site. This was a great purchase. I'm impressed that you follow up on your product. I recall your staff was quite helpful in making sure I purchased the correct item for my car and set it up correctly. No recent pictures of the carrier but I do have one of myself as "happy camper" on the Fox River Trail which was doable because of the carrier purchase!!
# 6
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Bike rack is perfect! I have a 1-1/4 hitch on a compact car and it fits perfectly. Installation is easy and the rack itself is great. Great quality straps that hold well. Highly recommend
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
# 7
Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
One of the few racks that will clear my Jeep's large rear mounted spare tire without using an extender. The other is the Allen which doesn't have the nice features the Swagman Titan has. Tips enough to allow partial opening of Jeep rear door, but enough to open the soft top rear window. The vertical portion of rack tips slightly toward vehicle (at least it does on mine). Would be better if the horizontal "S" shaped piece could be turned around to dip down, moving it further from the spare tire, but there are only holes drilled to mount it as shown. Can't attest to the durability yet, but it doesn't wobble even a tiny bit. Have to compliment everyone I spoke with at etrailer. very nice and extremely helpful.
eTrailer.com had my new Swagman Titan bike rack delivered super fast. I received the right amout of email communication informing me of the status of my order, plus I could track my delivery directly from the eTrailer website. Awesome! As for the hitch, I am so happy with it. I was tired of taking the front wheel off my bike and cramming it into the back of my small Corolla, it never really fit right, was always a struggle, and then I had no room for anything else in my car. Now, I just hang my bike onto the rack and strap it in, takes less than 60 seconds and I have all the extra room in my car and don't have to fold down the back seats. The other feature I really like is that this bike rack has an integrated locking cable, once your bike is on the rack, you attach the locking cable so now your bike is locked onto the rack. Someone can't take your bike off the rack and walk away with it when you aren't looking. I also got the Swagman bike rack locking pin, that attaches the bike rack to the car hitch. I've used the bike rack twice so far and it makes my life so much easier. Solidly built bike rack that is well worth it. Thank you eTrailer, you rock!
# 8
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Carrier is good buy for bikes with narrow or limited suspension space to put on bike carrier. Goes on easy with quick setup. No metal parts to touch car. Only drawbacks: 1. Antisway straps don’t cinch down enough to prevent bike sway when in motion. 2. Cinch straps are somewhat difficult to loosen when taking bike off carrier.
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
# 9
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
# 10
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Great product, super easy to install, and sturdy. IF YOU ARE USING THIS FOR A MOUNTAIN BIKE, they tend to have wider hubs and/or thicker axles that WILL NOT WORK with the skewer and sleeve provided. You have to buy a rhino rack thru axle adapter which is an additional $XXX/per and a different size thru axle sleeve which is $XX/per. I just wish it came with a more universal fork hookup from the start or a cheaper option to change sizes.
Love this bike rack! It fits perfectly with my Rhino Rack Cross Bars. I'm very impressed by the lack of wind noise. With the bike mounted on the rack, you can barely hear the wind noise at 60mph. With the sunroof open you can hear wind noise, but as long as the window is closed, you can only slightly hear anything if the radio is off and you are trying to hear it. Amazing! Can't wait to get more use out of it in the future!
# 11
Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Carrier is good buy for bikes with narrow or limited suspension space to put on bike carrier. Goes on easy with quick setup. No metal parts to touch car. Only drawbacks: 1. Antisway straps don’t cinch down enough to prevent bike sway when in motion. 2. Cinch straps are somewhat difficult to loosen when taking bike off carrier.
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
# 12
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Installation was straightforward. The rack sits high up on my 2016 Subaru Forester so lifting bikes onto the rack requires effort. Getting 3 mountain bikes on the rack was a bit tricky. When loaded rack was secure and stable.
Seems like a sturdy, reliable product so far. Components are solid and well put together. Fits great and carries well on my 2014 Corolla. Excellent value considering the price tag on other racks out there. And the prompt delivery was great!
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Accent, we're doing a test fit of the Inno Fork Lock III roof-mounted bike rack. That part number is INA391. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're just going to go how we do that. We have a ratcheting strap here in the back. We're going to push down on our black button and be able to lift that up and set it off to the side.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today on 2016 Hyundai Accent, we're doing a test fit of the Rockymount's Brass Knuckles Roof Mounted Bike Rack, that part number is RKY1202. Now, we already have our bike secured down. First we're going to show you how we do that, and then we'll go over how we secure our bike rack to our cross bars. Here at the bike tire, we have a ratcheting strap, we're just going to push in our black button, and lift that strap through. Now at the front, we have a few different things that are holding our bike in place. We again, have that ratcheting strap.
Rhino Rack Road-Warrior Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today, on our 2016 Hyundai Accent, we're doing a test-fit of the Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is RBC036. Now, we already have our bike strapped to the rack. We're first going to show you how we secure it down. Here in the back, we have a ratcheting strap, you're going to see on most of your roof bike racks. We'll just push the button here, and pull up through to release it.
Kuat TRIO Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today, on our 2016 Hyundai Accent, we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Trio Roof-Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is TR02. Now, we already have our bike strapped down. That's the first thing we're going to show you. Then, we're going to go over how our bike rack is attached to our crossbars. Here at the back, we have a strap that's going to keep our wheel secured. You can easily just push on the button, lift that strap up, and set it off to the side. Now, up at the front, we have a fork mount here. We've got that skewer that's going to hold our forks in place.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Accent we're doing a test fit of the Inno Fork Lock roof mounted bike rack. That part number is INXA391. We already have our bike secured on our rack. We're first going to show you how we do that and then we'll show you how we secure the rack to the cross bars themselves. Here in the back we have a ratcheting strap. To release that we're just going to push on the black button here and we'll feed that strap through and set it off to the side. Up in the front we have a locking cover.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent INA392
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Accent we're doing a test fit of the Inno Multi-Form Lock Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is INA392. Now we already have our bike connected to the rack. We first wanted to show you how we secure that down and then we'll go over how we secure down our rack to our vehicle. Here on the back wheel cradle we have a ratcheting strap. We're just going to push on the black button here and release that. We head up to the front we can undo our locking cover here, fold back our anti-theft and tamper device and then we can open up our skewer. We'll turn one way or the other to loosen and tighten that skewer around our fork mounts.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent INA387
Today on our two thousand sixteen Hyundai Accent, we're doing a test fit of the Inno slim-fork roof mounted bike rack. That part number is INA387. We already have our bike strapped to our rack. We're first going to show you how we secure that down, and then we'll go over how we secure the rack to our cross bars. Here in the back we have a tire clamp. Which is going to hold our back tire in place. To loosen that, we're just going to rotate this knob here on the end.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Accent we're doing a test-fit of the Thule ThruRide Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is TH535. We already have our bike secured down, we're first going to show you how we do that, and then we'll go over how we secure the rack to our crossbars. Here at our back wheel cradle, we'll see that we have a ratcheting strap, push the grey button and we can release that. We also have a bushing here to protect your bike tire. If we check out up front, you will see a skewer here. This is going to be a different type of skewer, this can actually be used for thru-axle bike, or you can use it for your fork mounts with the skewer you see here.
Rhino Rack MountainTrail Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Hyundai Accent
Today on our 2016 Hyundai Accent we're doing a test fit of the Rhino Rack mountain trail rooftop bike carrier. That part number is RBC035. Now we already have our bike up there and secure. We're first going to show you how we secure that down, then we'll go over some features of the rack. We'll start here in the back. We have a ratcheting strap that's going to hold our tire in place. We'll push on our black button here and that will allow us to release that.
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