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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
My Thule bike rack has worked well over the past year mounted on my Hyundai Elantra GT. Pretty easy to mount whenever I need it, and I do appreciate how the carry arms can be folded down. I will say, however, that as a woman rider it is extremely annoying how bike racks are only made for grown men. So women and children are left struggling. I only use my rack for me and my kid, and it is super challenging to load the bikes onto the arms (and an adapter works for my bike but not for a kid's bike).
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Nice rack and easy to put together. Feels well built. A bit challenging for loading these kind of bikes on there but it worked. The kind of bikes I am using this rack for are not like the usual ones that are previously posted. I plan on using this for my stretch custom beach cruisers also. I will post more pictures once I load those up. I only had time to do my lowrider bikes today.
This is a great bike rack. I have had this for a year now with no problems. I would definitely recommend this bike rack
Joseph Perez - 11/12/2021First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
This bike carrier has held up well. Excellent product vs the cost. I just recently had to upgrade to a LARGER CARRIER as my HARDTAIL PLUS mountain bike tires 2.8 were too fat for this carrier.
Kerry in Florida - 08/16/2021# 3
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I had ordered a Swagman bike rack from etrailer and they let me know it would take over a month to get it since the manufacturer was trying to catch up. They recommended another model by Swagman that they had in stock and it was less expensive. I got it promptly and the suggested product will work fine for us. The best thing about ordering from etrailer is that you can get video demonstrations of the product before buying, they show you add ons you might want but don't have to buy-and they have them. They will talk to you about the product and their shipping (at least right now) is free. With the products they sell, their customer service really tops Another online retailer and other retailers in my opinion. Great people to do business with.
This is a great product for a fair price
Rick - 09/14/2021Not sure yet if I will keep this rack. It was a little bit loose and it wiggles a lot from the hitch..
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Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
It was super easy to install...maybe 10 minutes! Especially good for our 2018 Subaru Outback that has the smaller style hitch. Love it!
I love this Thule bike rack!! It is strong and sturdy. I especially like the cradles, anti-sway arms and tilting mast. I just remove the pin and can easily access the rear cargo area of my vehicle. I usually have 1 bike on it, but have had anywhere from 2 to 4 and they fit, a bit snug perhaps if you have 4 bikes. This is a replacement from one I purchased in 2012. I was recently rear ended by a large vehicle and luckily had the bike rack on the car ( with no bikes) and the rack and hitch sustained all the damage. The rack got a minor crack in the weld & the mast bent a little, but it prevented the rear end of my car from getting damaged. Had the rack not been on the car, it would have sustained a lot of damage. Being made in the USA is even better. I was only able to find this specific Thule rack on etrailer.com as well.
Great and no problems
Fran - 08/16/2021# 5
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
I like the bike rack in general, just a couple of things: the small buttons that allow you to fold down the arms are difficult to push and hold so that you can fold the arm. maybe a design similar to the part of the rack where you lock the arms to a specific # based on your vehicle might work better (i.e. a bolt that you can thread through and tighten) unfortunately my 2018 subaru outback has a protective rubber piece on top of the bumper which does not allow me to attach the bottom hooks. Even if I attach the hooks with the trunkn open, it will not close because it "senses" the hooks
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. - 04/07/2021# 6
Hollywood Racks Express 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Fixed Arms
I LOVE MY RACK! Very happy with my purchase. A definite must! I will add though. If you are planning on going away buy the extra lock and key they sell to make sure no one takes your rack+bike when you aren't by the car. I bought both and I am very happy with my purchases. Thank you etrailer.com <3.
Loving it. I got a bigger car, an HRV, and I was very happy to see I could use my rack with that! Highly recommend buying it.
Natasha M - 11/04/2021Bike Rack is constructed well and can hold 2 bikes at once well. The bike rack has already started rusting at welds and the straps are fading due to light exposure. Also, it has caused significant scratches and rubbed off paint on the trunk of my car
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Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Love it! Super easy to put together and install. Great customer service through decision making process as well. Only “surprise” we had was our car “radar” is enabled (beeps) when in reverse with hitch and bikes on as it senses object behind us. No big deal but wanted to make others aware. Bottom line. - love the rack, it’s sturdy and tight. I see many road trips ahead this fall!
Love it! Has expanded our ability to hit trails outside of our immediate area. Only issue I’d share is the bike rack is pretty rock solid and I have no complaints but for women, be aware you may find it a little heavier than you might expect.
Tom - 09/24/2021Works fine. It's more effort to attach to the hitch than I thought it would be -- nothing big, but enough that I won't be carrying the rack in the trunk as I thought I might. And while the mounts for the two bikes don't look like they're too close to each other, our two bikes still get in each other's way. If I could have a do-over, I'd get a platform rack.
Its worked perfectly for what it is.
Lou - 12/29/2021# 8
Kuat Beta - Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Gunmetal Gray
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
Very easy to use. Excellent product.
Daniel F - 07/07/2020We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
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Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier for Vehicles w/ Spoilers - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount
After much research, we decided to purchase this bike rack. We have a 2012 Honda CRV. The rear hatch has a small spoiler/rear tail light at the top and we were concerned about using a rack that would push against it. This rack didn't do that and based on that feature we purchased the Hollywood rack. The video explaining how to assemble it make it easy to relate to the directions and we had it up and ready in a very short time. We have used it multiple times and absolutely love it! The bikes are securely attached. I did read a review about the concern about what to do with the extra straps...we used plastic zip ties or velcro ties to secure them. Yes, this rack did cost more than the ones in the sporting goods store, but we think it was well worth it. We are very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it.
I was excited to find a rack that would work with my 2016 Subaru Forester with a spoiler, but after using it was frustrated that I had to modify my wife's bike to make it work. If I was not leaving on vacation and had to use it I would have sent it back. It is a good quality rack and overall I am pleased with it, but you need to engineer it for women's bike too. My man's bike was an easy fit, but my wife's Trek 7100 17.5" frame design did not go on easy. The placement of the water bottle holder did not allow me to attach the bike. I had to take it off and place the water bottle on the upper frame bar. I do not like drilling into my bikes. You may want to figure out what women's frames do not easily work with your rack and warn the buyer that it will need modification. (See pictures) I also noted that you never show any women's bikes in any of your illustrations. So yes, for a man's bike this is a great rack to carry bikes when your vehicle has a spoiler. I'd give it a five start review. If you have a women's bike think again or be prepared to modify your bike.
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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.
This Swagman bike rack is exactly what my family needed. Great quality at an affordable price. We go biking weekly in our Scion XB and with 2 on the roof and 2 on the hatch its perfect. Thanks to the folks at etrailer for a smooth purchase and fast delivery.
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Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
We have had this product a year now and have used it about 10 times. I am not a handy person, so the first time took me some time to understand how to put it on, but I checked the videos on youtube and that helped a lot. Now, it's easy and I am super happy with the quality. The only real challenge is getting the kid's bike on b/c of the smaller size, so I have to refigure that out each time. Once he grows some more, it'll be easier.
I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this bike rack! Because I have a mountain bike and my husband’s is a hybrid, I don’t think we could fit a third adult bike on here, simply because of how are bikes are shaped. However, it perfectly suits our needs and gives great peace of mind. We have used this traveling on highways for 7+ hour trips and have never had any issue or concern. It fits on my Toyota Camry perfectly and because of the cushions and shape, it could literally never damage my car. Spectacular product and customer service. If I ever need another, or one for another car, I will certainly use etrailer!
# 12
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Disappointed in this bikerack. I got it specifically for my Prius, as the curved frame fits over the spoiler. Unfortunately there is no where on the trunk or frame of the card where the side straps can attach. The top strap and bottom ones fit tightly but without the tension of these side straps the bike rack will not stay evenly on the car. Almost lost my bike on several occasions After lots of gerryrigging, I discovered if I quickly slammed the trunk with the side straps hanging loosely in the trunk, I should catch the straps and tighten them. This seems to work. Also no matter how hard I tighten it, the center arm (which lies against the rear window) does not stay in place, but slides off center. The rack works fine, with lots of gerryrigging. But should be easier to use given the price. Also be aware, that if your Prius has a rear view camera, this will have to be disengaged eveeytime you back up with the bike rack and bike in place, or your car will automatically brake if you try to backup.
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 - 08/27/2020# 13
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 - 06/09/2021The install was super easy following along with the video. The Chinook is excellent quality. A year later and lots of local trips and two trips from PA to Florida and the rack is still in perfect condition. The key for us is IT DOESN'T RATTLE ON THE HIGHWAY! If I had to listen to 14 hours of rattling on I95 the bikes and rack would have been on the side of the highway. Exceptional value and quality!
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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?
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Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Love 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 - 10/26/2017I have used a lot of bike racks and this is the one I keep on my 4Runner. It just works. It is the easiest to take on and off, which is important for me because between me, my wife and kids I have 4 bikes that need to be rearranged often. We also use a roof box, kayak racks and a SUP rack so I am always taking things off and on. The front straps loop over the bar and tightens with an allen key, the back is a couple wing nuts. Since there are 2 straps up front the rack is very stable when a bike is on it. I like that it comes with locks and the skewer is super easy to adjust, clamp and unclamp. If it is cold, dark and damp at 6am and I am tired, late for a ride and still waking up this is the rack I go for because it is easy. There are a couple things to be aware of though... You will need to put a drop of oil in the skewer every 6 months or so to keep it opening and closing smoothly. Otherwise is can stick. Sometimes if the skewer is turned just right there will be a bit of whistle because of a hole in the clamping mechanism. If I turn it to a different angle the whistle stops. And after going through the car wash with the rack on my roof a dozen times or so the black paint began to have a bit of a rainbow sheen. Not sure if it is the bike rack or the soap my car wash uses.
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Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Carrier - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount
I spent considerable time on the Etrailer website reading the reviews of the trunk mount bike racks, and ordered the Hollywood 2 Bike Carrier. I did this after having 2 false starts buying trunk racks locally that either didn't fit a car with a spoiler, or having 200+ parts to assemble before use. 3rd try was the charm..... and the Etrailer folks made it easy and near fool proof. This rack fits my 2011 Nissan Sentra (with a factor spoiler) just fine. An extra bonus: after adjusting the rack the first time for my car (took about 20 minutes to figure out which settings would be needed), the rack fits into my trunk without collapsing it -- meaning I can store it between uses and just pull it out of the trunk and mount it without adjustments being needed to the arm positions. How great this has been! After getting my bike onto the rack for the first time, tightening the straps again after the bike was mounted, I took a short trip over potholes in the city, to the bike store. The bike rack was as rock solid getting there as it was when I pulled out of the parking lot at home. Next, I took the bike on hour long drives over the weekend to trails by the river. Same experience: rock solid at the end of both of those trips. I will not hesitate to take my bike on longer trips. This was the best money I've spent in a long time. Between the videos on the website, customer service reps, and detailed reviews from the customers (and quality products) I'd recommend ETrailer without hesitation!
Impressed with the Hollywood trunk/hatch bike rack. Arrived in two days as promised by the helpful agent at etrailer. The rack is solidly built and seems well engineered. Once I made a few adjustments, it fit well on our 2012 CRV. I only carry one bike but a second would fit with no issue.
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Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack for Vehicles w/ Spoilers - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Glad we used etrailer. Internet search was overwhelming. We needed racks for two different cars. This site made it easy. Installation took minutes; customer service is professional; shipping was quick
GREAT 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# 18
Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
Exceptional. I mounted up to FIVE of these frontloader racks on the Yakima OverHaul HD Truck Rack with HD bars. 1st off, the Overhaul rack was easy to mount and adjust. The Frontloader bike racks also easy to install and very adjustable - forward, backward to clear truck cabin - for each rack/bike. Some forward, some backward to sardine fit 5 various sized bikes - large child to adult. Once racks tightened down and bikes loaded, they took up to 3,500 + mile round trip journeys from Wisconsin to Arizona, and all manner of trips round the midwest. They held firm every. single. trip. Actually amazed that they held so steady flying down the Interstate at 90. Whoops, I meant 70. Also had the SKS locks so just one key for all bikes and racks. This configuration allowed me to use the hitch to tow, and the full bed with tonneau cover to load things securely. Would buy again. Highly recommend.
I've dealt with etrailer on several purchases and have always been satisfied with their product line, prices and prompt response. On one occasion a wheel bearing on my PWC trailer went sideways and I had to replace the disc/rotor along with races and bearings and for the life of me I could find ANY numbers or product badges on the unit. I sent them a photo and they identified the rotor system, made a product recommendations and we were good to go.
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Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Took a while to get it, and use it immediately - it's as awesome as described. The video on etrailer.com is very insightful, and further clarifies some of the ambiguities of the instruction booklets. Yakima web site also has videos and some online guidance to help you along. The rack works as expected on my Audi Q5 and it's pretty sturdy. I was driving in local road and hwy - there are no shaking whatsoever. Very happy with the quality of the product. My order was late (as with a lot of things this year) and etrailer added a personal touch to have someone (not a robot) inform me of my order weekly. While it doesn't make the order goes any faster, it's good to see what somebody cares about each customer. +1 there
Still works very well after a year. The product is well built, and have no had any problems so far. Just be sure you use it within spec - install all the belts and locks appropriately and dont go over the weight limits.
Andre - 11/19/2021Was great working with Greg and Josh, everything from online purchase, sales, delivery went without a hitch, Used rack to transfer bike to Ohio, worked great with no problems traveling on the highway
Great
Roger - 12/05/2021# 20
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.
This fit our 2016 Explorer just as shown in the video on your website. Seeing a video on the product before you choose was great. Knew that this would fit correctly. So many sites show bike racks that should fit but once you read reviews they don't Customer service with your company was great.
"Everyone that bought before me was right! I got my rack in time for my next days off and putting it together was fast too. And I'm a grandma!! Thank you for being fast and honest! You beat anyone in my town hands down!"
I wish that the bar that secures “female” bikes was included. I also ended up spraying the metal clips with rubberized spray because it will scratch where it contacts. I transport a very heavy e-bike mostly, I’ve been extraordinarily happy with its performance, price, and it’s easy on, easy off style. Often recommend.