# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Although the bike rack is everything I had hoped it would be, I will say the instructions leave a lot to be desired. We are only talking a bike rack and one that is nearly assembled but these are my comments: 1) Which way to the rubber straps go, with the groove edge toward the bike or away? 2) How do you attach the "sway bars" and where? 3) Did they tell you the sway bars connect to the thin part of the bracket, no! 4) What's this big bolt for? Eventually you figure it all out(with the exception of the groove edge of the straps) but why not make the instructions a little clearer? Again, it is a great rack for carrying up to four(4) bikes! MTF
You can't beat this bike rack if you have a receiver hitch for price/quality. Handles 4 bikes easily. The bonus for us on our Ford Edge with a 1.25" receiver, the gate is still able to open with the rack on without having to make it tilt down. The handlebars of the first bike sometimes gets in the way, but it still is nice.
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
We bought the Swagman Doubletrack hitch bike rack a year ago to use with our 2013 Ford Edge. Etrailer shipped it out right away and the assembly was very straight forward. The actual use of the bike rack is very easy with 2 clamps that slide down to lock the bikes in position and 4 bungees which lock the wheels in. The rack keeps the bikes secure (even on bumpy roads) and the upright bar swings down and out of the way so we have access to the back of the Edge without removing the rack from the hitch. Just a very good solid design.
Good: the product assembly was fairly easy, and the instructions were good. I found the rack easy to insert and remove from the hitch. I use a wrench to ensure it is tightened, and just keep that wrench in the car at all times. Poor: I found it somewhat cumbersome to organize two bikes on the rack. You need to adjust the tire platforms just so, depending on the bikes. But also, the height matters too, and getting them on there so that the handlebars and pedals don't clash. That can be a small issue with hanging racks too. If you always have the same 1 or 2 bikes, then you figure out a routine and just stick with it. But, that said, I didn't think the inverted hooks securely held the bikes. I never feel as if I can get them snug, and I end up using a couple of bungees just for insurance. Plus, I'm not comfortable with the tires sticking out beyond the sides of the car, even though they probably don't stick out much further than the outside edge of the sideview mirror. My final assessment: I went back to the roof rack I had been using, for convenience and easy of use. I tried the hitch rack because I didn't want to risk marring the roof of my new Prius with the load-bearing bars and then the bike rack-tracks on top of that. But, with a second person, I was able to get the bars and rack positioned with no problems, and decided to just leave it on for the season. It takes me only about 4 minutes to get two bikes on top without any assistance. And I have access to the trunk (which I definitely don't have with the hitch rack).
# 3
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
etrailer is one of the best online retailers. George J. Was in constant contact with us through the email on our order. etrailer sent emails when the product shipped and even alerted us when it would be delivered. George also emailed us as far as when we received our product that if we had any questions he was there ready to answer any and all questions. Their customer service is second to none. If I have any future purchases it will be through etrailer. Thank you George and etrailer.
Your service was great and the Swagman S63360 is exactly what I needed to carry our two bikes on our Ford Edge.
# 4
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
The rack arrived fully assembled and the additional HandCuff Cable Lock was securely packed in the same carton. The installation of the Cable Lock was very simple (watch the Etrailer video concerning the lock -- made things very clear though the printed instruction were easy enough to follow). Installing the rack on my 2017 Ford Edge was extremely simple (again, watch the Etrailer video). The rack slid easily into the hitch and tightened up very snugly. I have not used the bike rack yet for transport, but it appears very sturdy and the clips holding the bike in place are very secure. Etrailer customer service was exceptional and I was very surprised to see the cable lock arrive with the rack since I was originally told it was on backorder.
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.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Ford Edge
Male: Today in our 2017 Ford Edge, we're gonna be doing a test today on the RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack. That part number's RKY10002.Now as you can see, we have a bike installed. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. One really cool thing about this bike rack is that it has two different ways to give you access to your trunk. The first I'm gonna show you is the swing away feature. We're gonna start down here by unspinning the bolt on the end of this blue handle.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Ford Edge
Speaker 1: Today our 2017 Ford Edge, we're gonna be test fitting the Yakima FourTimer four bike platform rack. That part number is Y02469. As you can see, we do have a bike installed, so let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now like most platform style racks, this one can tilt away from your vehicle to give you access to your hatch. It can do it with four bikes loaded. We only have the one, but we'll still show you the feature.We're gonna pull this gray pin right here.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Ford Edge
Speaker 1: Today on the 2017 Ford Edge, we're gonna be a test video on the Inno Airlite four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. That part number is INH640.As you can see, we have a bike installed, so let's take a closer look and how off some of these features. Now to start, we have an integrated cable lock system, which comes from the base of the bike rack, wraps around the frame of your bikes, and inserts into that column right there. When you want to unlock the cable, all you have to do is push up on this tab right here, you have the insert for your key, then you can unlock the cable.Our cradles have a nice hard rubber padding on them, which is gonna help protect the frame of your bike from any type of scratches or abrasions while you're traveling. The cradles also are adjustable, left and right, and up and down the bike rack to accommodate any type of spacing or size bikes you might have.Our bike is secured at three different points of contact. We have two straps on the top of our frame back there, securing them into the cradles.
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