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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
This rack was very easy to install on my Chevy traverse. Some people may be concerned about the spoiler being pulled apart, but if you follow the directions this should never happen. Make sure you adjust your dial to the correct number.
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# 2
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Fits my 2015 Chevy traverse perfectly. Holds the bike great & very sturdy. So glad I found this rack & bought it here would definitely recommend it.
I needed a bike carrier that would fit a full size Crown Vic trunk as well as the back of a Chevy Traverse. This product does both. It only took about 10 minutes to assemble.
# 3
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
The straps are junk and four of them tore within a week of using them. I also almost lost one bike because of the straps. If I could I would return this unit.
We used this bike rack for at least 2 RV trips. The third trip we took we lost one bike off of the rear most rack. Ended up having to replace this bike rack with one from another store. Would only recommend for local trips only.
# 4
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Haven’t used my bike rack yet. However it looks great and was delivered on time.
I wish all vendors were so easy to deal with. Great product!
# 5
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Outstanding product and worth the money. Unpacked this, assembled easily, and loaded it up for 1000 mile roundtrip the next day on our 2013 Chevy Traverse. Very secure and stable - no noise or rattles - everything is snug - excellent quality. Locking hitch pin and locking cable included for great security. And kudos to Etrailer - I waited until the last minute - paid for 2 day shipping and got it in about 28 hours - great service! I will be ordering the 2 bike version for my son to replace the cheap noisy one that he has.
Rack is very sturdy and heavy duty. Instructions were terrible. Locking hitch pin would not thread correctly and ended up damaging it. Thankfully the threads on rack were fine and I was able to use the non-locking threaded pin. Would like a replacement locking pin ASAP
# 6
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This bike rack is exactly what I was looking for. It is heavy duty, but not too heavy to lift & carry when putting it on our vehicle or camper. I feel that our bikes are very safe and will get to where ever we are going, no matter the distance. Super easy to load and lock down and easy to fold down for getting things out of the Traverse. My wife likes it much better than our old "hanging" rack and can take the bikes off with ease. Great product!
This bike rack was easy to assemble with clear instructions. It holds the bicycles securely. I have a vehicle with a rear lift gate. Once the bicycle is removed, the rack can me repositioned to open the lift gate without having to remove the rack. This rack is easy to use, versatile, and well made. Great purchase. Would purchase it again if I needed another rack.
# 7
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Seems like a good rack for the price, especially when compared to others with the same weight rating. It was very easy to assemble, just a few bolts and that's it. I put two 62lb e-bikes on it (Ride1Up Turris) and it has minimal wobble and movement as expected. The straps that come on the center cradles were too short to go around our bike's frame and battery so I had to purchase a separate set of long straps from Saris for an additional $20. So be aware if you have an e-bike with a fat frame where you plan to use the cradle on, you might have to spend another $20 on a pair of long straps. While I waited for the straps I just used a velcro-strap and it worked fine. So far I am content with this rack overall and hope it lasts many years.. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I had to purchase additional straps to make it work.
I had to put my electric bikes into this rack, backwards, to make them fit. Not ideal, but it works.The receiving 'trays' that are intended to provide support for holding the bikes, by being placed under the bike tires, are forced to be moved to a location that is not directly under the bottom of the bike tires. While it works in this manner, it is not ideal.For the support that attaches to the diagonal bike frame, we had to remove it from the vertical rail of the rack. We reinstalled it, upside down, because that's the only way we could make it fit, or 'grab', the bike frame. Again, we made it work, but it's not ideal. We chose to keep the rack because it was so much less expensive than the Thule rack we considered buying. The bike shop owner didn't agree with us. He observed that we are putting $3000 worth of bikes on the rack and risking that investment. So far, no problems, other than the ill-fitting installation.
# 8
Malone Hanger Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
Good to great product. Is easy to secure to the back of my 2012 Mazda 5 station wagon. Mounting 3 adult sized bikes took some practice to navigate through hinged braces especially with a bike that had an unconventional frame. Requires some bungee cord traction to keep front wheels from flailing around but that is probably an issue with all bike racks?
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!!
# 9
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Check out my other review on the hidden hitch for a 2015 BMW 4 Series for the majority of the review, but this thing is great. Easy setup and install, does all the things it's supposed to do. Mounting and removing bikes is a snap with the included clips (big difference from some of the cheaper variants with nylon ratchet straps). Fits very snugly in my 2" receiver, and pretty solid on the highway and over bumpy roads.
This is a great bicycle rack that is well built. When I received the rack, the box was damaged from shipping and the lock keys were missing. I contacted the staff at etrailer and they were incredibly quick to provide a solution. Awesome customer service! Will gladly do business with etrailer again.
# 10
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
We love this bike rack for its ease of use and solid construction. Bikes are quick and easy to load in and lock down tight. The hitch-receiver tightening system works great for a wobble-free rack and the hinge and locking lever work smooth and solid. It looks nice too.
So after much research into bike racks, I decided on pulling the plug on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I've looked into the Kuat NV and other brands, but they were just too much for my needs. If you've got "regular" bikes and not the heavier eBikes, then this rack is perfect. I wanted a hitch rack that was user friendly and not overly complicated. I have a mixed bag of bikes and this rack can handle them all, from mountain bikes, street bikes, and BMX bikes. I like that this rack comes with an adapter piece for 20"-24" wheels. Assembly of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a no-brainer. I think it's only 4-5 bolts really. Everything else is ready to go. The anti-rattle hitch ball mechanism is simple to use with just a twist of the dial, easy. The tilt pedal/lever is also easy to access should you need to open your hatch, a solid "click" assures it's in place. So far, loving this rack. Fit and finish is superb. Thanks to Jerred and etrailer for answering my questions, always helpful.
# 11
Curt Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
This rack has worked well for us. I fits the Curt hitch perfectly. It is easy to attach bicycles securely. We can get three adult bicycles on this hitch (see photo). There are sufficient means to protect against sway.
This Curt bike carrier is ideal for my front hitch that I recently installed on my 2005 GMC. I had to remove my front tag holder for clearance but it works perfectley. It can be easily removed and installed on the back hitch when I'm not towing my camper. This is a well built and solid bike carrier. It was delivered very timely and well packaged.
# 12
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This Yakima 5 bike rack is exactly what I needed. It's very easy to mount and very sturdy.
Rack is very easy to install and remove, and fits well with no rattle in the 2" receiver. Loading bikes is easy and it will, indeed, hold 5 bikes with relatively little effort. The only negatives I have are 1) Unless I use Yakima's custom locking cable for this rack, there is no good way to lock bicycles to the rack 2) It wasn't clear to me that I would need adapter bars (8002531) for kids bikes. I've always managed to get them on my older racks, but not the Yakima. I suspect that most modern racks would need these bars. Overall, very satisfied.
# 13
Rola Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I like this bike rack, I’ve used it a few times and it does the job it’s intended to do. Installing and removing is easy. I use it casually I take the family to the park or beach and we want to take our bikes out, the lock feature is a lifesaver. Would definitely recommend
Decent 4-bike rack for the price. Stable side-to-side with the screw-in hitch pin (2 inch receiver version). Gets some fore-aft rocking over bumps at speed (inherent to the tilting design). Bikes need bungee cords to keep them from swinging (typical for this style of rack). I used this with two bikes, and really struggle to see how four full-size bikes could be added. Maybe if seats were removed? I added bumpers and some padding for the vertical post, and will probably relocate the retainer pin lanyard so the rack can be completely collapsed for storage. A few design improvements for 5 star rating would be: 1 - Add some bumpers for the fully lowered position, 2 -Add some padding on the vertical post for bike contact or accidental vehicle hatch lifting when in the raised position, 3 - Mount the retainer pin lanyard to one of the through-bolts or move the lanyard hole - collapsing this rack chews up the retaining lanyard. etrailer.com service was great - well packaged, and quickly shipped!
# 14
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
The rack was very easy to install. Like anything you do for the first time, the next time would be much easier. Could do 5 or 6 in the time that the first install required. The bike lock was also an easy installation. The two make a nice unit.
Heavy duty. Well made and designed. Easy to install and load. Just arrived so I’ll let you know about the durability.
Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Platform Rack with Ramp Review - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Hey, everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have the Yakima OnRamp Two Bike Platform Rack. We're gonna take a look at how this fits our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The main thing about this bike rack is, it was redesigned for electric bikes. It has a 66-pound per bike weight capacity plus it has a ramp included on the rack. So other bike racks usually have ramps that need to be stored inside your car. This one is stored on the rack itself so that way you know you're less likely to lose it.
Fit Test: Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes with 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have a Swagman XC 2 two-bike platform rack. We'll take a look at how it fits our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. So the XC 2 is pretty popular because it's the ultimate minimalist bike rack. If you don't want to have to pay extra for features you're not interested in, this is what you would get. It's an affordable rack that's lightweight, compact, easy to fold up in store inside your trunk or in your garage.
Test Fit: Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the Hollywood Racks Destination two bike platform rack. We'll take a look at how it fits our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. So the Destination two is probably one of my more favorite bike racks when it comes to the compact, affordable, lightweight category, it's definitely entry level meaning it doesn't have certain premium features that I like, like tilting away or a greater weight capacity. But depending on your bikes it might actually still be a good fit for you. We're gonna focus on our Chevrolet Traverse here to see if this pairs well with your vehicle and then that will help you out with making the right buying decision too. So the first thing is that this does not tilt away.
Fit Verified: RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we have the RockyMounts MonoRail two-bike platform rack, and we'll take a look at how this fits our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. So the MonoRail is a very popular, versatile bike rack, because it has the premium features you would expect from your premium racks, but is at a slightly more affordable price. This also has the ability to carry bikes of different shapes and sizes, because there's zero frame contact. So we'll talk about those features, but we're gonna focus on our Traverse here and talk about things like the amount of ground clearance, how many bikes this can carry, things like that. First thing we'll take a look at though is the tilt-away.
How Does the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Hey everybody, welcome to etrailer.com, I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 here on the back of our 2017 Chevy Traverse. So guys, if you want a way of giving yourself a decent little bike rack to go ahead and get two bikes to your destination, this guy is definitely gonna be one of your more premium options. Why that is, of course, it is very stylish. You're gonna have this really nice design here. You can see here today, we are working on the gun metal gray.
Does it Fit? Testing the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 here in the back of our 2017 Chevy traverse. So, guys be looking for a very nice way of transporting two bikes or potentially more to your destination. The Kuat NV is gonna be an excellent little option.
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Today on our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse we're going to be test fitting the Malone Pilot 2-bike platform rack for 2" hitches, part number MPG2112. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. One of the more prominent features of this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with both bikes still attached to gain rear hatch access. To do that, we come to the base of the rack here where's this snap pin. Lift up slightly on the rack. That will release it.
Malone Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse MPG2124
Today on our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse we're going to be test fitting the Malone Hanger 4 bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number MPG2124. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is attached to the rack, there's going to be two points of contact. We're going to have a strap up around the top portion of our frame and off to the side here. That's going to be more of an anti-sway cradle to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth and making bike to bike contact. The cradles are adjustable back and forth and side to side.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
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Will the Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2017 Chevrolet Traverse?
Today on our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is TH910XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're going to have three straps holding our bike in place, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by pulling down and lifting up to release those. Then we'll be able to pull our bike off and set it off to the side. We'll take a few measurements here.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Today on our 2017 Chevrolet Traverse we're doing a test fit of the Thule Gateway XT Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9006XT. We already have our bike secured down. First, we're going to show you how we secure it in place. We have three straps altogether, two over our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to pull down and lift up to release that.
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