# 1
Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Fantastic! I drive a Dodge Journey Crew 2012 and it fit very well. I couldn't even tell you how long I searched for a bike rack that held two bikes and that fit my big SUV and that was relatively low priced, so this was perfect! I usually never write reviews but I had to because this bike rack held two bikes on it with no incident during my 4 day non stop driving cross-country trip on multiple types of terrain. I was super impressed with how well this held up. Very happy with my purchase! (:
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 2
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This Swagman rack does the job it’s designed for well. It’s installed with a Curt hitch and they are solid together. I see many of these racks attached to fellow bike club members. This seems to be a popular choice. I can open my trunk with a bike loaded closest to the car on my 2012 Sonata. I considered the more expensive choices available, but couldn’t justify spending the extra money. I’m pleased. Thanks etrailer.
I love my bike rack. It’s used all the time and is holding up well.
Robert - 05/23/2021This I was not as happy with. Service was great. Delivery was great but the product QC was off and there is a design flaw in the product (that is most likely fixed by me spending more money, so thats on me.) Assembly was easy to follow however there was one big problem. The bar coming from the hitch to the rack. The metal mechanisim inside the square tube is cocked (image included) and thus lines up the threads for mounting at an angle and is a perfect setup for cross threading during installation. I managed with some work to get the pieces together (provided hex wrench + vice grips + torque bar). That said I can most likely never disassemble the product again for those threads are going to be toast and unsuable again. Mounting the rack to hitch was easy. Adjusting the setup for bike was easy. Design flaw and place I should spend more money is that once the bike is on the car I can no longer open the hatch to my car. Even if I pull the clamp bar off the rack closests to the hatch. Considering the cost of the rack I can live with this. It just means I cannot drive around with the rack always on the car and I will be pulling it off and only using it when I ride. Never time however I will be spending more to get a rack that either swings away from a hatch or has some sort of a pivot release to gain access into the car. For the money I spent this is going to work, considering the cost of some of the big name platform racks this is literally a small fraction of their price. So I cannot complain too much but that cross thread issue is not a good one.
# 3
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
The Swagman XC2 was Shipped same day I ordered it and I received it within 2 days. I put it together easily and tested it with my bike. It was the easiest and most stable bike rack I have ever owned. Kudos to etrailer for their service and Swagman for the product. ABSOLUTELY NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS!!!
GREAT, strong, silent and easy to use. I couldnt have chosen a better product
Anthony - 03/03/2021Great bike rack that works well on my 2016 Prius. Easy to use and I can still open the rear door on the Prius with the bike on the rack. I regularly take my bike when I go hiking in the Smokies to ride between trailheads. Quality product at a reasonable price. I highly recommend this product.
Ive used the bike rack more than a dozen times and it still works great. The only issue I had was while driving on a dirt road I hit a large bump in the road and the bike bounced off the back of the car. Fortunately I was driving slow and there wasnt any damage to the bike or rack. After that incident I started using a short bungee cord around each wheel to secure them to the rack and keep the bike from bouncing if I hit a bump.
Hiker Steve - 02/19/2021# 4
Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
After a year of use, I still love it! Easy to store during the winter in my closet and still easy to install when summer comes. Quality of the product is great, and recommend buying to anyone.
Alena - 08/11/2019Solid bike rack , easy to install , easy to load and off load bikes , ride is very good with very limited movement of bikes look is great also!!
Still solid very easy to use have loaded bikes many times great quality , great design no complaints whatsoever!!
Bradley Gilbert - 03/23/2021# 5
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
My family and I use this bike rack almost year round. The bike rack is sturdy and keeps the bikes from swaying. I am usually nervous whenever I haul anything but I feel confident that everything is secure. I think my favorite aspect of this bike rack is that I can switch it between the cars in our home without issue.
One year and still loving it!! This bike rack is still as sturdy and secure as it was on the day we got it. I saw complaints about it being too big for women’s bikes but we don’t have any problem with ours. I’ll place my son’s 16” bike on the rack closest to the car and put the larger bikes on the outside. After that, we’re on our way!
A.b. - 04/07/2021The trunk mount three bike rack was delivered, came out of the box, assembled, mounted on my Kia's trunk then stored in my trunk easily. So far, so good!
# 6
Hollywood Racks Express 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Fixed Arms
This is an affordable, effective bike rack for my Honda Civic. Easy to put together and mount my bike on. Mackenzie in Customer Service is knowledgeable and quickly responsive. I highly recommend etrailer!
Installation was simple, even easier if you watch the YouTube. Mounted the bike rack on my BMW, which is to say the least ... my baby. Not a scratch or bruise during installation. Mounted two bikes on the rack and drove about 30 miles to our favorite trail. The rack was simple to remove ... took off two bottom trunk straps and put rack in trumk. After ride ... took out rack and placed two straps in lower trunk ... snugged up and took off. The ride and to and from was in traffic and over a bumpy back road ... I kept checking ... bikes never moved. I always used a trailer hitch rack in the past but this lighter weight and compact trunk mount is just as safe and much less of a PITA to get on and off. I would high;y recommend this product.
# 7
Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this rack to go with my MiniDoMore Trailer Receiver Hitch...so far, so good! The rack is sturdy, fairly easy to install (once you get past the eccentricities that are built into MINIs) and holds my bike securely. I've only used it with one bike, but from what I can tell, it should remain solid with two bikes loaded. I can't rate it five stars yet but if it holds true to form, it will be!
Still Working Well! Very solid product that protects the bike well, even under rugged road conditions. I would buy this again...five stars!
Allen J. - 09/10/2020I am very happy with the Thule bike rack. The tilting action works perfectly with the doors of my Sprinter Van! Thank you E-Trailer for your prompt service and knowledgeable phone representative.
# 8
Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier for Vehicles w/ Spoilers - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount
I considered a hitch to the car but the expense was too much. A neighbor said trunk mount was a safe way to proceed. It's a great bike rack. We put it on and take it off constantly since we ride in a major metropolitan city. Everything about ordering was smooth. I am never worried about dumping our bikes on the freeway.
Everything on and about this bike rack is still acting like new. I wondered if the straps would fray but they show no sign of being overworn or stressed. The rack has been used consistently also on more than one car. Adjustments made to fit a new style back are easy to make and fit securely. Still very satisfied.
Sydney - 06/09/2021Easy to install and uninstall on my Subaru Crosstrek. Does what I need it to do in order to take the bikes to the local trails.
# 9
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
We mounted it to the top of our tonneau cover - very pleased with purchase. It works perfectly for our needs. We now have the space for our 2 addl bikes while traveling with our RV trailer.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
After reading enough reviews and seeing their tutorial videos I'm quite happy with my purchase. I was able to fit 2 kid bikes and 1 adult bike without issue. With the proper precautions everything is nice and safe from scratching. So far I've taken it out for 2 spins, but I have no concerns. You can feel it's solid. For my needs this has been a happy investment. Called customer service do get some details - no issues (other then a 30 minute wait time, but I feel that's the new standard...) Would recommend to friends and family. Thanks for the great service.
Hyundai ElantraWorks well on my Hyundai Elantra. Easy to setup and remove, low profile when not in use. Holds our 3 bikes well, one bike being a child's bike. 3 adult bikes could take a little work getting them to fit, but looks like it can be done. Overall, very satisfied with the product given the limit of options for a trunk mount 3 bike rack out there. Highly recommend.
# 11
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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.
Still holds on to my bike and stays on my car just as well as it did the day I bought it. Would still recommend today.
Adam - 08/27/2020Just a follow-up message to an earlier review. Beautiful, warm December day; finally had a chance to take the bikes to a county park. The rack worked great!
# 12
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Overall value 5/5 Overall features 4.5/5 Overall quality 4/5 Assembly instructions that do not have a parts list??? Instructions poorly (not horribly) written. Luckily it's easy to assemble. Like the overall rack. Fits modern 29" mountain bike without issue.
Not great, had to upgrade Would rate it a three start product in retrospect. Much of the hardware is cheap. Having a single rail to move wheel cradle son really limits adjustments.
David Iannotti - 06/09/2021Great 2 bike rack, it's heavier than I thought but easy to assemble. The bikes are easy to load/unload and they stay very secured while you drive. My only concern is the tire cradles when you're not using the rack they are easy to be stolen. I bought a wire lock to add a little more security. Anyway I'm happy with my purchase.
# 13
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Extremely easy to set up in SUV. (BMW X3) After setting the height, place clamps into metal of door (no plastics or carbon fiber), tighten straps and Voila! Place the bicycles (They’ll need an adjustable bar, which I knew).
This product is excellent and is fairly easy to use. It secures my bikes well and I'm not afraid to drive anywhere on the poor bumpy potholed filled roads of Pennsylvania. My only concern is what do I do when the plastic straps used to hold the bikes wears out? Can I purchase replacement straps?
# 14
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Great design. Easy to install and fits all my many bikes. Quieter than I thought and made of solid materials. Sexy black on my Legacy. Kayaks and bikes ready for adventure and fun in the upper left USA.
Great! I get inquiries from people and turn them to Etrailer. Wor ki s great looks cool.
Corey Hess - 05/25/2020Love 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!
I love this product even after one year! It works perfectly and is so easy to use that even though I only use it every couple months, I remember the steps.
Jordan - 10/26/2017# 15
Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Carrier - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount
Fit like a glove. I was worried about the window mount having to much pressure and breaking the window but hardly any pressure at all. Fully installed you can still lift the brace off the glass. Sits firmly on the rear bumper and on the gate emblem. Rubberize foam protects the car and bike sits horizontal and secure. Worth the money. Added a bungee to keep the front wheel from turning and hitting the truck and some added foam to not scratch to bike rack where the peddles are.
MazdaHave it mounted on a 2013 Mazda 3 and it works great. I haven't had any issues with it in the year I've used it. I initially purchased a different bike rack that they no longer had in stock, and they were kind enough to ask if this one (which was more expensive) would work for the same price.
# 16
Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack for Vehicles w/ Spoilers - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Subaru Outback WagonAlthough it takes a few minutes to install the rack, it works great and fits both our Subaru Outback & Crosstrek. Because of its design, I'm sure it will fit any future car we might buy. It is really a great design with almost infinite configurations and very steady on the car. We have a 3-bike rack, but only carry 2 bikes. I wonder if I could even get a 3rd bike to fit. Maybe I'm not mounting the bikes in the best way; but it works great for 2 bikes.
The rack continues to perform well, being very stable and secure. The abundance of straps is outweighed by its versatility. A high quality product!
NotBob - 05/13/2021GREAT product. I have a Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY minivan and was looking for a bike rack to hold 3 bikes. My kids now ride bikes that are too big for us to stuff them all in the van anymore and I was not willing to put a trailer hitch on the van. In my search, I discovered my van has a 'spoiler' (who knew?) at the top of the rear window and most bike racks would put pressure on it and crack it - seriously? ugh. Then I found the HOLLYWOOD bike rack online and thought my problems were solved. I had never heard of them before (cause everything you hear about is either THULE or SARIS) so I asked around at some local bike shops....found out it is a solid little company and they make a good rack. Etrailer.com had the best price on the rack by far so pulled the trigger and ordered the rack. My confirmation email did not tell me when it might arrive and I had a mtn biking trip planned for my birthday. I called Etrailer and spoke with Lisa (a total sweetheart)... for $25 they could express ship it to me and it would arrive in 48 hours. That was worth it for me and sure enough it arrived in time. Putting the bike rack ON the car did take about an hour - there are a lot of straps and to be honest - it took me awhile to sort out which end was actually the top vs the bottom...sad but true :) I found the video demo to be MUCH more valuable then the instructions included in the shipping container. Going forward I think installation will be much quicker. TOTALLY satisfied with my purchase. Drove on 1-95 for several miles with the bikes and then on several 2 lane roads going anywhere from 40- 75 mph. Bikes stayed on - nothing wiggled loose- everything stayed put. Lost one of the black rubber 'tie down' straps that keep the bikes in place while you are driving - but assume that happened when I took the bikes OFF the rack when we got to the mountain.
Still loving it. We are a family of 4 and while my bike rack only holds 3, it allows us to put one in the van and all go in the same car! Last year I put it on and took it off all season - this year I decided to just leave it on as an inducement to go out more often. JUST LOVE IT! Weve been doing a lot of downhill mt biking in NH and could not be happier with the rack.Thanks for checking in!!
Francesca ME - 10/23/2017# 17
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
The product Yakima front loader is really sturdy, that I don't need to worry on my way to mountain biking.my MB looks pretty aggressive because I mounted the rack on top of the bed liner level.
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.
# 18
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
Excellent bike mount track. Hold my two bikes and is very sturdy on the roads. Easy to install and uninstall for traveling needs. Very satisfied with the performance of this product. They even shipped it out early for me!
# 19
Yakima HalfBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Super well built. The quality and thought behind the strapping bike ties and overall look and fit is exceptional. This goes on my BMW X5 perfectly. If there is a challenge it is the weight. This is VERY heavy and a bit of a bear to get up on my roof for mounting. That being said I’d buy it over and over again. A super solid quality rack.
I have been searching for a bike carrier to fit my 2005 Hyundai Elantra 5-door hatchback for a few years. I finally discovered the SuperJoe Pro 2 bike carrier with the glass hatch adapters and couldn't be happier! The SuperJoe Pro 2 is easy to setup and secure, and once it is installed and tightened it is extremely stable. No wiggling or swaying at all. The hooks are all labeled (side, bottom, top, etc) so there isn't any frustrating guesswork, the glass hatch adapters are easy to install and very stable. I love having the extra straps to secure the wheels and keep them from spinning. I would recommend this to anyone with a hard-to-fit vehicle like a hatchback.
# 20
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
Car: 2017 Honda CR-V This is a great rack! There's not a lot to the assembly, other than getting the first two long bolts in, those were tricky. Once those were in there, aligned properly, the rest of the assembly was pretty easy. Attaching the rack to the hitch receiver was the easiest part of the whole thing! The rack is really nicely portable, and will easily store in our apartment during the off season. It takes less than a minute to get it loaded into the hitch receiver. The cable lock is a little bit flimsy, but should hopefully deter casual thievery. What I would have loved to have seen were locks in the retaining arms as well, so those couldn't be messed with by strangers. Otherwise, this rack is really great, and I would highly recommend it.
The rack is still working great! We had a Saris bones previously, and this rack is so much easier to load the bikes on, and weve never had any issues, even whenb weve hauled our bikes up to Canada. Thanks for checking in, you guys are great, Ive recommended you to anyone looking to buy any kind of bike rack.
Katherine P - 09/21/2018Awesome product. This is the third bike rack that I have purchased from etrailer. It is the second hitch mount bike rack for me. The first hitch mount, Thule, required additional strapping to hold the bike on the rack - which was a pain. Nothing more unsettling than looking out the rearview mirror to see your bike dangling off the back of the car! However, this Kuat Sherpa is an awesome hitch. Bikes are easy to load and unload. Bikes do not touch or rub against each other. They are secure in place and I have no worries about trips down the interstate. If only I had known, this would have been my one and only bike rack purchase.
"Found your site on google, after a quick search I found the bike rack I wanted at a great price. Placed my order, and just under a hour 3 emails,1, order recieved,2, order in stock,3, order shipped. Never have I had such luck with a online shop. Thank you"
Still using it and working great after a year! :