# 1
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
First time customer, and first time using a bike mount for our car. We just purchased new bikes and plan on lots of riding this summer. Setup was quick and easy. The bikes look and feel secure while driving, and it all looks great on the car.
Great product. Easy to install. Bikes fit very snug. Love how it folds down when not in use.
# 2
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
Fits like a glove on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Will work out perfectly if our family of 3 turns to 4, and if not that’s cool too. Built solid and adjusted to fit the stock 1-1/4” hitch perfectly. etrailer.com’s customer service is next level! I had a shipping confirmation the same evening I ordered it, lighting fast delivery time, and had constant communication all along the way.
# 3
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Works really well on my Cross Trek. I only have one bike and can open and access the hatch without removing my bike if I put it on the outside. Only improvement I can think of is if the tubing were larger it might be more rigid, but it does seem strong enough as is.
Rack seems like quality, no wobble. One of the set bolt threads was stripped but customer service was Great! Got me a replacement insert in 2 days! 4 stars for customer service
# 4
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I had a little bit of trouble assembling the rack at first, but it was complete user error and the folks are eTrailer were really patient in helping me out. Once the rack was assembled it has functioned wonderfully. My only note is that it appears to be built to sway slightly which is strange, but doesn't hurt anything. Bottom line: great product, great price and I'm happy I bought it.
Really impressed with the quality for the price. Looks great too. Does a great job of securing the bikes as well. I’ve owned bike racks that secure by the top tube and find this design much easier.
# 5
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Fantastic customer service, they caught an error on my part by pointing out my hitch wouldn’t fit my bike rack, on the holiday weekend no less! Great product, heavy duty!
The unit ‘s simplicity is a real plus. It takes less than 3 minutes to put the rack on the vehicle. It is well built and very durable and has a nice feature that allows you to open the rear hatch for SUV owners without removing the rack.
# 6
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
Everything was just as promised: the bike rack arrived well packed. Excellent instructional videos made the install a breeze.
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
# 7
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I love this bike rack, it fits my needs perfectly. It was easy to assemble and feels very solid in my 1 1/4" hitch.
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.
# 8
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Of all the bike carriers I looked at, the Yakima was the clear winner. And etrailer is one of the best vendors I have ever dealt with, whether in my private life or in my business career.
Nice product,
# 9
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
I have purchased from etrailer several times. They have always been extremely helpful in helping me make sure I have ordered the right size in tire chains and bike racks. Unlike most modern internet sellers, they are extremely personal and helpful. It feels like going to a neighborhood store. The Sherpa 2.0 is a fantastic bike rack and easy to assemble. I also saved over $100 buying from etrailer. Thank you, etrailer. John
Good quality and design. Wish the build in lock as a bit longer, but it could be paired with another cable lock to get all the wheels for two bikes.
# 10
Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier - Steel - 58-1/4" x 41" - 165 lbs
The Rhino Rack has been the perfect addition to my Outback. It looks great, and I love the built-in through-axel bike mounts. It's nice not to have to have an additional mount for my bicycles! Is this the perfect cargo basket?
Phenomenal Product. We purchased for our 1200 mile road trip in August 2019 to Sedona the coast and back home in Northern California. Everything was safe and secure our entire trip & no problems other than lots of bugs to clean off our rack & baskets when we arrived at our final destination. We would highly recommend this product and the excellent customer service at etrailer.com.
# 11
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
Bike rack has been great. We've taken it on several road trips. It makes taking the bikes somewhere close to the house an option now. Before this we had one of the strap on racks that take 15 minutes to get the rack and bikes onto the car, the thought of going anywhere with the bikes was really annoying. This thing takes 2 minutes to get on or off, so taking the bikes somewhere is a breeze.
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
# 12
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Great pros ct.
# 13
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The BEST bike carrier by far!! We are both in our 7th decade and even I alone (5’2” 120 lbs) can manage to attach this in my hitch without any issues. It’s so easy to load both our hybrid and e-bike and they are super secure. We love that it folds up small and wheels away when not in use. This bike carrier is worth every penny!!
# 14
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I bought this bike rack to use with a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III for a Crosstrek 2018. So far no issues, pleased with the purchase. I am also using the Swagman Anti-rattle Hitch/cable Lock, which was easy to install. My only complaints are 1) the pin that allows the top part of the rack to be folded becomes easily stuck when removing/inserting and 2) depending on the bike frame, it may not be possible to mount on this rack. Regarding number 2, I have a mountain bike that does not fit on the rubber cradles. I was able to remove the outermost cradles (they slide off after removing the safety screws) and placing the bike on the horizontal polls themselves (with some padding using rags and reinstalling the cradles to prevent bike from sliding). Overall these are minor comments and for the price I really can't complain.
Works just as it's supposed to, which is always a pleasant surprise these days. I can't see any difference between it and racks costing a great deal more.
# 15
Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Black and Polished Chrome
Installed all products after having watched videos and read through pdf instructions. The Yakima JetStream roof rack system is outstanding (with one exception) - instructions and videos facilitated the installation. The Yakima system is the only one I could find for my car (Mercedes E450 Coupe), as the car's panorama roof glass extends to the edges near the fixed mounts. The Yakima system is quiet, thanks to the ability to modify the crossbar pitch angles, and has a high-quality appearance that complements my car. And it is rock solid. The Kuat Trio bike tray is an outstanding low-cost, simple solution - well-designed and well-executed and installs to the Yakima JetStream bars flawlessly. I would recommend that Kuat include a 12mm x 100mm thru-axle in the Trio kit, as I had to purchase that part separately. Only disappointment is in the Yakima Landing Pad Covers that ship with the Landing Pad 22 (LP 22) kit. The covers do not snap tightly into place, and appear as if they were designed for a different Landing Pad. In summary, my Yakima/Kuat bicycle roof rack system exceeds expectations (except for the LP 22 Covers), operates flawlessly, looks great, and stores easily. It has given me high confidence in Yakima, in Kuat and in etrailer.com. Well done.
Great rack easy to install, light weight and well made.
# 16
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Overall I am happy with these bike carriers. They mount to the racks over the bed of my Tundra TRD Pro. Installation is simple. I think they could be just a bit sturdier because there is just a bit of wobbling when driving on bumpy roads but I'm not too worried about them coming dislodged. Take note that although they come with a cable lock to attach the bike to the carrier, the key is sold separately.
Very good product. It holds the bike securely on the roof without contacting the frame. It is easy to adjust from my road bike to my 29er mountain bike. Our drives are all relatively short, so I like that I do not need to remove the front wheel to lock in the bike. It's also nice that the SKS locking system allows me to use the same key for this rack that I use for my Yakima roof box and hitch rack. This is my first roof rack and I chose this route for a couple reasons. Some of the roads we travel to get to our trail heads are a bit rough and with a roof rack I don't have to worry about bottoming out a hitch rack hanging off the back of the vehicle. Also, it takes up less room in the garage. Our vehicle is a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with an additional 4 inches of ground clearance. That makes it a bit of a reach for my 5'4" wife, so we take our two-step along to help her. This is my third time purchasing from etrailer, and each experience has been very good. They are a very customer service oriented company. I really appreciate all the additional information they provide on their products, especially all the videos they produce to aid in reviews, assembly, and use.
# 17
RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
We love our RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack. The fact that it can hold our two e-bikes and swings out for rear door access makes it perfect for vanlife. Service and communication from etrailer is outstanading!
etrailer.com asked me for a review about 1 week after it arrived. A better review would be in about 6-12 months after delivery to allow me time to use and experience the rack. Disclosure: my review is just for the assembly and install. Assembly is not easy. I needed to go to the internet and look at photos. The instructions lack detail. So only 4 stars for assembly instructions. It seems like a good design. The included locks seem cheap - like why bother including. The hitch pin design seems to tighten down the rack so there should be minimal rattle and movement. The rack sits up relatively high, so it would be safer to lift heavier e-bikes with two people or use some type of field engineered ramp. Wish it was made in the US and I wish the country of original was fully disclosed in the etrailer.com description. Perhaps it is disclosed but I learned it was from china after it was delivered.
# 18
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
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.
As always with products I buy from e-Trailer, this item is exactly as advertised and works perfectly. Easy assembly, I bought 2 but only installed one until I check the fit with my rooftop carrier.
# 19
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
We just received the product and put it together. It appears to be well built and solid. Easy to put together. Can't wait to use it.
First time customer, and first time using a bike mount for our car. We just purchased new bikes and plan on lots of riding this summer. Setup was quick and easy. The bikes look and feel secure while driving, and it all looks great on the car.
# 20
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.
First trip with 3 bikes. Nary a wobble. The anti-sway strips appear to make a big difference.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Zach: Hey guys. Zach here at etrailer.com and today we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 on our 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. This is going to be a nice versatile bike rack that not only holds a lot of different bikes but it just looks good and it functions well. When I say it's very versatile, it holds a lot of different bikes especially because it's wheel not a design so I can put my carbon bike on here.Frame mounted bike racks aren't ideal for carbon bikes because it puts too much stress going down the road on those frames. It has a 60 pound capacity per bike so you can get a lot of those e-Bikes and some fat bikes on there. If you are carrying an e-Bike though, please take the battery off.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here at etrailer. Today we got a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. We've been test fitting some different hitch-mounted accessories on it, and right now we have the Rola TX-102 bike rack loaded up. Now this is a two-bike hanging-style rack. We'll be able to get two bikes loaded and carry them to and from your destination.Now, how each bike is secured, you can see we've got two rubber straps on our top tube making sure they stay in place in the cradles. It's going to have a third point of contact for each bike.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek ts02g
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer on our 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.So this is the gunmetal gray version, but we do have two different types and we are going to have black and metallic black as well. So go online and pick the one that's right for you. But this is going to be able to hold two different bikes.The cool thing about this bike rack, it doesn't have any frame contact. We are going to clamp down on our wheel here. So that's going to be great for your carbon fiber bikes, just so you don't do any damage or make any contact with that frame.One of the best features of this bike rack, it does allow you to tilt it with the bikes installed and what this is going to be good for, maybe you left something in the back hatch.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Hey guys, today we have 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. We're going to do a test fit of a Thule Hitching Post Pro Four Bike Rack. This is a hanging style bike rack. It's going to allow you to transport up to four bikes to and from your destination. A really cool feature about this bike rack is that it is RV approved so you can use it for your motorhome and that that'll be a nice and easy way to get your bikes loaded up and to your destination. Then when you get there, you can switch it back to your vehicle, and then haul them wherever you need them.Now our bike is connected at three different points.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Hey guys, this is Colin here at etrailer. Today we have a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. We're going to do a test fit of the Saris Glide EX 5 Bike Rack. This is going to be a hanging style bike rack that allows you to carry up to five bikes to and from your destination. Now if five bikes is a little bit too much capacity for you, this is also offered in a four bike version. It's going to be the exact same construction and design.
What our customers are saying:
"Sent out an e-mail to you earlier this week asking which hitch woudld be the best choice for installing on a 2000 Venture van for hauling a bike rack with two bikes. You suggested the one that would be easiest to install..received in a matter of days..installation went great ..very well thought out instructions. Everything went smooothly and the hitch is up nice and snug..doesn't stick out..looks great."