Best Car Bike Racks

I ordered the Thule TH910XT trunk mount bicycle carrier for my 2015 Hyundai Sonata and it fits great! It comes in handy when I bike far away from home, on vacation or bringing the bike in for repair. It easily folds up and fits neatly in the trunk if so desired. It sets up quickly, holds the bike snug and keeps it from swaying back and forth towards the license plate which keeps the pedals away from the car. It holds another bike if desired and keeps the bikes from hitting each other. Great product...I'm glad I found it on etrailer.com.

The rack is used for police bike patrol and overall is satisfactory for this duty. My only issues are the straps that hold the rack to the vehicle have a tendency to loosen up during cornering and need to be tightened at least twice during a shift. Also where the bars that hold the bike attach to the rack itself seem a bit "fragile". I'm sure this is because they can be turned down to lessen space when a bike is not on it. I understand we use this item a little more roughly than your usual customer and at times need to drive a little more aggressively. On a positive note, I am able to quickly attach and detach the bike and haven't had it fall off over the past year. I hope this helps. I am pleased with the rack overall.

Great product. So easy to install and use!

I bought this bike rack to transport our two bikes. We have Trek Pure's. Once male, one female. The rack went together nicely. It fit very snug in the 2" receiver hitch and tightened down very well with the included hardware. Once assembled, I did have to add and remove the bikes several times to get them the way I wanted them so both frame locks would lock properly. My OCD probably kicked in a little demanding perfection. With everything locked in place, the bikes are very solidly in place within the rack. They don't move whatsoever. After loading the bikes, we took the car around the block. There was some bounce, but that's to be expected. All hardware remained tight after our test ride. I'm confident this bike rack is solid. We will definitely get our monies worth from this purchase.

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The main reason I purchased this bike carrier was because of the design. Unlike bike racks, this carrier holds the bikes by the wheels and a locking arm that slides down over the bike's upper frame tube. I find this far superior to bike racks which you simply hang a bike on. The greatest benefit of this carrier is that no matter what kind of bike you have, and no matter what kind of frame design the bike has, it will fit on the carrier, AND sit perfectly level, rather then dangle at a strange angle, simply by the bike frame. This is the best way to secure your bike, in opinion. The carrier is also adjustable, for just about any bike wheelbase, as the holders for the wheels are adjustable. The fact that the wheels are supported and strapped down also means that they will not be able to sway while in transit. True, this carrier weighs a good amount more then most bike racks, but it is not that big of a deal, and I would rather have my bikes secure then loose to flop around on a rack. It's great that this carrier also has built in locks, so you don't need to buy anything else to keep your bike safe. This is a really great product and does exactly what I need it to do. There is plenty of space between the rear bumper/trunk area of my car, even with a bike on the carrier, so clearance and accessing the trunk is no problem. Bottom line - if you want to haul your bike(s) around and not worry about swaying during transportation, this is the best carrier you'll find.

Very happy with my purchase! Assembly was very easy, just a handful of bolts. The included wrench is pretty awful to use so a good socket set comes in handy. I'm using it on a 2018 WRX with the EcoHitch hidden receiver. Plenty of ground clearance as the hitch is higher up than a typical under the car mount one, plus the rack steps up at the folding point to add even more. It's still at a perfectly comfortable height to load/unload. Even with a bike mounted on the inboard position there's still tons of clearance to get in the trunk. I've used it a couple times now, way better than the hanging style rack I had before. No chance of the bikes swinging and damaging my bumper. Only complaint is the lack of reflectors on the rack. I fixed this by putting some reflective tape on it so it's more visible whether folded down or up.

We love our swagman! It is very easy to use. Installing it on our car, loading and unloading our bikes is now a simple task. We used to worry about traveling a distance with bikes on the back of the car - it is no longer a concern because they are very secure with this bike rack. Dealing with etrailer has been a pleasure as well! Efficient, professional and helpful! It is so nice to deal with a true customer service business rare find these days! Thank you!!

This bike rack is just plain awesome. We bought it for our 2013 Ford Fusion and couldn't be any happier. It carries 2 bikes easily, and loading/unloading of the bikes is a snap. Pros: The rack comes with a bolt to secure the rack to the hitch receiver. It is not necessary to actually bolt the rack (a standard pin is sufficient), but when you take the time to bolt it, the rack is rock solid to the car. No swaying, no rattling, no bouncing, it quite literally becomes one with the car. Once the bike is in the rack, and is secured with the upper bar, there is no question that the bike is safe. We own some pretty expensive road bikes, and never once have we worried about them coming loose or getting damaged. Additionally, the bikes never touch each other OR the car. Cons: On the 2013 Ford Fusion, you can't open the trunk of the car if there is a bike in the rack closest to the car. It is possible to release a pin and swing the bike rack down a bit in order to open the trunk, but I find that much more difficult than just removing the bike... a task that takes just seconds. There is also no way to lock the bikes to the rack in order to prevent theft. When faced with a situation that calls for a lock, we usually just add a bike lock to the bikes themselves, and make sure that it loops around the rack in some way. It wouldn't stop a thief, but it would slow them down. Overall, I'm thrilled with this bike rack. For the money, and for the peace of mind, you can't go wrong.

The bike hitch was very easy to assemble and install, and folds down to a convenient size when not in use. I’ve already used it to get my daughter’s bike from a friend’s house at night, and it was easy to load and unload. I am looking foreword to taking all our bikes to the trail and riding as a family.

I purchased the Thule bike rack because of the high ratings and good user feedback. I was looking for a fairly simple 2-inch tube rack that would securely hold our family's 4 bikes. Assembly was simple and it's ease of use was great. My Audi Q7 trunk could also open with the hitch in place upright, but without the bikes on. When the bikes were on we were able to use the bottom angled hinge to quickly access the trunk, although it was a 2 person operation to ensure the bikes didn't fall off. We are a family of 4 and have 2 mountain bikes and 2 toddler bikes. I could see how other people have had issues fitting 4 adult sized bikes on the rack, although I can't say for sure that they wouldn't fit. The bar spacing allowed us to get the kids bikes on even though it wasn't super pretty. Once they upgrade to larger bikes it should make it a lot easier. Over all I am very satisfied with the purchase. If I were to offer any critiques I would say that the rack sticks out quite far from the back of my car. It would probably be perfect if I had a spare tire on the back of the car, but in my situation the bikes are pretty far from the car. I also see how people would like the option for a 2-inch OR 1-1/4-inch, but I would have preferred just a solid 2-inch connection. The rack was solid in place for the first hour long ride, but we will have to see over time if it stays rigid with the 2-inch adapter.

I recently purchased the Swagman Trailhead rack for two bikes. It arrived quickly and was super easy to attach to my draw-tite 1 1/4 trailer hitch which I also bought at trailer for my 2013 Kia Soul. The whole thing has worked out great. The Trailhead is extremely sturdy and well-made and so easy to use. I have a women's hybrid so I have an adaptor and there was no problem securing my bike to the rack. I just finished driving from Washington to California and the bike barely moved at all. I bungeed the front and rear tires to the rack to keep them from spinning and that worked well. In addition, I bought the hitch lock combo and that was a great purchase as well. My bike and rack are totally secure. I've made four purchases from trailer and they have been awesome each time; friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and speedy!

Bought it to use on a Toyota Corolla. Happy with it so far- it gets the job done! Pleased with the quality of the rack and its all metal components. Rattles a bit, as expected. The only real issue is that the upper pin, the one that allows the arms to move positions, fits so tightly that it's extremely difficult to remove. Literally have to use a hammer to insert and remove it. We usually drive with the arms out even when we don't have bikes on the rack, because it is so much trouble to switch the position. As for eTrailer, we are extremely pleased with their service! Will definitely be buying from them again, as it is obvious that customer service is important to them.

Great product. Easy to install and use. Very sturdy and holds bikes while staying in place. We like to bike on different trails and this makes transporting our bikes very manageable. We are very pleased.

Fast delivery,fits perfect.

Recently used to carry road bike over 2200 miles with no problems. No marks on truck of car and easy to remove/replace bike on rack. Good product!

Product fits as it is supposed to and the service was top notch.

Bought a hitch, rack, and locks for my ‘08 Prius and am very happy with all three. The service and fast shipping has been a highlight as well.

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Very satisfied. Assembly went pretty well, not super smooth or quick, but do theses kinds of things ever? I had to ream out a couple of holes with a drill bit because they weren't aligned properly. If memory serves me correctly, it was were the lock cap at the top of the arms. It won't be major if you have any amount of tool experience. We traveled from central Illinois to the Upper Peninsula, MI, then to central OH, back into Michigan a bit and then home to central IL. At least one road in the UP was back woods rough; it fed the logging areas, to give an idea. Both bikes rode like contented babies the entire trip. Very easy to get them on and off the rack. And I like how the rack pivots down for access to the hatch, and up to get out of the way when bikes aren't on it.

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I love my Thule Raceway PRO trunk bike rack. It's an intelligently designed rack that fits my car well and holds my bike rock solid. Not too heavy and easy to put on and take off, it's really a great product.

I received my package as promised! I immediately mounted the bike rack and that took only 30 minutes. I did not need any assistance getting it on my vehicle. It fits perfect and does not move around in transit. The only downer is you shouldn't open your trunk because it can damage your trunk. Small price to pay to transport my bike safe and secure.

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I purchased the Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - TH912XTR online one evening and I had shipping information the next morning. The package arrived quickly by UPS. I was really surprised by the quality of construction and it's tightness at the joints. They were not loose at all and even required a few pounds of force to open/close the tilt and folding functions. The assembly was quick and easy. My only regret is that I didn't know that Thule offered a Locking bolt to secure it to the vehicle. I will order one since there is not another hole in the rack to insert my present receiver locking bolt. I would recommend this bike rack to everyone.

After a couple of weeks of researching bike racks on the internet I choose the Thule Roadway 2-bike system, TH912XTR for my new Toyota RAV4. A week previous I had a 2" Draw-tite hitch installed. My criteria for selection was that it should hold 2-bikes, have quick-release (rather than removable pins) for manipulating both the hanging bars and the mast, light and maneuverable enough that I can remove it easily between my occasional bike trips and be less than $200. A lot of my research was done on the etrailer.Com site which contains a ton of information including customer reviews, photographs and videos. If I needed info that was not available I could easily contact their sales reps by email. The product weight, for example, was not often listed. The only really lightweight racks that i found that were otherwise comparable were made of aluminum but some of the reviews were not so favorable. I received the bike rack by UPS 3 days after ordering. Assembly of the two parts into one was extremely easy - two bolts, and then installing the straps. Placing the unit into the hitch was not difficult. Getting the holes to line up for the hitch pin was a little problematic but I settled on using a screwdriver inserted into the hitch to help me line them up. This will work rather well going forward. Similarly removing the rack and placing it in storage was not bad - a little heavy but with two hands it is like 15lbs in each hand - so no problem me, but maybe it would be for someone who is not strong. Loading the bike was a cinch since the online videos prepared me for the process. Two straps on top, one anti-sway strap for the seat post, and a longer anti-sway strap to hold the lower part of the bike to the mast. I added a 3 foot bungee cord going from wheel to wheel at the bottom keep the front wheel from turning. It sounds like a lot strap securing but it all takes one minute after you figured it out. The quick release levers work great to raise and lower the hanging bars and especially to lower the mast to gain access to the rear door. One issue I encountered was that the mast set off alert for my back facing radar but only when I was in Reverse. At that time the rear view camera was partially obstructed by the bike rack but not badly, even when the bike was on the rack. All in all it performed exactly as I expected based on its description, photos, videos and discussion with the sales reps. I took one trip, so far with the bike and car - no problems. I think this product may be unavailable from Thule at this time, but etrailer.com has it. Since buying this, I came across a Yakima 2-bike system that is probably aluminum - only 20 lbs - but is probably a lot more expensive. I would recommend this rack.

much nicer than my first one I had.

This is my first bike rack, but for the price I don't know if you can do any better. The rack is light and easy to use. The rack is completely stable at all speeds, and even when I drive fairly aggressively. The anti-wobble features work as well as you would expect. The rack has also done no noticeable damage to my bike, with the exception of the size sticker that is on the upper part of the seat tube. This is a sticker that I planned to remove anyway, so no worries there. One word of caution though, and this goes for any "hanging" bike rack: if you have quick-release wheels, make sure the quick release lever is fully tightened and closed. On my way home the other day the vibrations of the road loosened the lever on my rear wheel and the wheel came off when I went over a small bump in the road at speed. The drive chain and my cable lock kept the wheel from smashing into the road. Now I know to check the tightness on the levers not just before I ride, but also before I transport the bike.

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Have some trouble latching the sides to my automatic-open hatchback but after turning it off was able to configure and otherwise easy to use for one person attaching. Love the flexibility.

I bought this for occasional use for when we travel as a family in our SUV. I researched ones that go on the roof rack and felt that the risk of hitting something was too high. The hitch-style bike racks are probably superior due to their ergonomics (designed for regular use) but also more expensive and I didn't have a hitch receptacle. This bike rack was the perfect middle ground. Initial set up (getting it to fit the profile of the vehicle) was a little challenging. I wouldn't recommend switching vehicles frequently and having to readjust it constantly. Once it's set however, it doesn't take long to put back on. The rack is quality constructed and holds very securely.

A solid, multitasking bike carrier. Besides well securing bikes to carrier, it is secured to vehicle hitch via a screwed in bolt and hitch pin. Need a wrench to install and remove thus more secured. The carrier fits both 11/4” and 2” hitches. Perfect for owners who may have different sized hitches on different vehicles. Additionally, you can move the carrier with bikes on carrier away from vehicle to access tailgate or rear of vehicle by removing a pin. Very convenient. Finally there is an included cable and lock to secure bikes from theft. A well designed and high quality product.

Good solid bike rack for the price. Steel construction and built to last. Only thing that you need to know is that you have to turn off your back up camera or rear sensors when towing your bikes or using this bike rack.

Very easy to install. The integrated lock is a wonderful feature. Bike stays in place very well and there is no chatter whatsoever.

Hi this bike rack set up is holding up well its very stylish and ive gotten a lot of great compliments on it. Thank you so much for selling me a quality bike rack five star rating

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This rack was easy to install on my 2003 mini. The first test of carrying a bike kept it firmly attached. The straps stayed tight. I can recommend this rack to mini owners.

This rack performed EXACTLY as advertised. Lots of tech help if you need it....makes it foolproof. One of the best values for the money I've ever seen.

I like this rack. It's solid, and with a little practice it's reasonably easy to take bikes on and off the rack (and the rack on and off the car). It fits comfortably on my 2012 Subaru Forester.

The Saris Bones 2-bike carrier arrived on time as promised. Worked great for my grandson's car. He put it on immediately and loves it.

Well constructed rack, locking mechanism great, no need for cable lock for the bikes, etrailer provided fast shipping.

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I chose the Chinook mainly because it came with locks for the hooks to keep the bikes secure, and a lock for the hitch pin to keep the rack itself secure. I also like that it has ratcheting top tube hooks, rather than hooks that secure with knobs. Assembling the rack was straightforward and took maybe 20 minutes. I did it with the rack off the car. I installed a trailer hitch on my 2009 Civic Si sedan (this was not NEARLY as easy as assembling the rack!) and hooked up the Chinook. It's fairly heavy, but appears to be about the same weight as most other platform style racks - even lighter than some of the higher end ones. It slid right into the receiver. The hitch pin/lock is easy to use. I loaded my XL 29" hardtail mountain bike and my wife's M comfort/step through bike onto the rack - the sliding trays were easy to move with the bike off the rack and I used a rubber mallet to fine tune their positions with some gentle taps once the bikes were on. One of my concerns was that the hook wouldn't go low enough for my wife's bike. I put the low hook on first and had it facing the outside as that's where my wife's bike was. The hook went down plenty far to secure the comfort bike. I did put small towels between the bikes and the hooks, as the "padding" on the hooks isn't very soft. The bikes didn't interfere with each other and they didn't touch the car. I was even able to open the trunk with the bikes on the rack in the upright position. The rack can tilt away from the car which would probably be helpful for cars with larger trunk lids. We set off for the trail. The rack did bounce around a bit while driving down the road (probably due to the low load rating for the hitch for the Civic more than the rack itself) but everything held tight and got the bikes to the trail with no issues. Unloading and reloading at the trail was quick and easy. Overall, I am very happy with this rack! It does everything I wanted a rack to do at a very affordable price.

Very easy installation and is just what I needed,

Product seems strong and secure. Good company to do business with, product is hard to get two bikes on as it is somewhat sleek in design. One bike is easy... Maybe it's my car?? Infinitti g37 coupe. --just have to fool around with setting it up

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.

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I've had this bike roof rack for 1 year and I'm happy to say that it was the right product to purchase. I've had no problems at all with the racks. I bought a pair for my Subaru Outback and had my bicycle repair guy install it for me. I feel secure in that it locks the bikes in place and keeps them sturdy on the roof. I'm glad I got the one where you remove the front tire of the bike. The other style would make it much to hard to remove the bikes from the roof. I usually put the bikes up and remove them with my wife and the aid of a small step stool. It's been really great riding with our bikes to our favorite bike trails. Would highly recommend Rhino for making such a great product.