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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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.
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.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
# 3
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Works great for my 2019 Jeep Renegade. I adjusted it to be open a little more, so I could use my rear wiper. It also keep pressure off the rear spoiler.
When I started the search for a bike rack, I was so disappointed and upset to hear that I would need to install a hitch and spend even more money to buy another bike rack for my 2016 jeep renegade. I ordered this bike rack with a little hope but got a huge surprise! Not only is it super convenient and easy to install but I can fully use my trunk and not spend a ton of money!
# 4
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 5
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 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 Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Installation was straightforward. The rack sits high up on my 2016 Subaru Forester so lifting bikes onto the rack requires effort. Getting 3 mountain bikes on the rack was a bit tricky. When loaded rack was secure and stable.
Seems like a sturdy, reliable product so far. Components are solid and well put together. Fits great and carries well on my 2014 Corolla. Excellent value considering the price tag on other racks out there. And the prompt delivery was great!
# 7
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
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Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
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.
# 9
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
# 10
Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
This bike rack is perfect for our Kia carnival minivan. Very sturdy and does not put pressure on the back of the van.
Great product so far! Easy to install and adjust. A little tricky to load 2 large handlebar mountain bikes and a third smaller bike, but we just turned them sideways with the front wheels taken off. We had racks on bikes which were probably the impediment. We got them on though! Love how it folds up easy for quick storage. Works great on 2014 Subaru Outback.
# 11
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!!
This rack is perfect! eTrailer had it shipped and at my home in almost no time. I drove with it on the car today, and it was solid and secure. It's super easy to get on and off the hitch. I'm 5'1 and I was able to load the bike on with the ramp without a struggle. Thanks for the thorough video and comparison information. It made this purchase easy.
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Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Service was excellent. Won't be using the rack until it warms up a bit.
I have a 2017 Acura RDX. I had to be creative for the hooks and straps to work. The lower strap hook is not compatible with my hatch. And I really didn't want to have them hook under my plastic bumper, so I shut the straps in the hatch and hooked them to 2 hooks I have in the trunk. Works perfect. A picture is attached. I have a Cannondale Bad Girl, which is the dumbest bike ever designed ( but that is a different review forum) so I had to be creative getting it mounted like I usually do. Works great. The only reason I gave this a 4 star is because I don't believe the hooks are really compatible with the RDX, unless you have an awesome spouse willing to get shut in the trunk and place the hooks for you while you tighten from the outside. etrailer.com has the best customer service I have dealt with in a while. Fantastic crew!
# 13
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
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.
I had a 1 1/4" hitch installed on my 2016 toyota camry (the only size offered on the camry). I was very pleased with the ride. I expected to hear alot of noise like experienced when towing a trailer, but I heard almost nothing accept when going over speed bumps. I had to extend the tire supports to their widest position because having mountain bikes with a step through angled bar, they were more secure the closer i could get the upper and lower support arms to the seat post. The bikes were mounted in opposite directions and only stuck out maybe 6 inches or so. One locking barrel on the lower support arm was malfunctioning and gave me trouble but i called etrailer and they sent a replacement as soon as they were in stock. It comes with a anti rattle hitch pin but I highly recommend purchasing an anti rattle hitch pin with a lock on the end instead of just a clip for more security when unattended. After a few times mounting the bikes and figuring out the best way they should be positioned (pedals positions, direction of bike, and that my wife's smaller bike fit better going on first with my larger bike on the outside) I can mount the rack and bikes and be ready to go in just 5 minutes. (70 pounds on a torque wrench recommended for the hitch pin) I am overall pleased with my purchase i would recommend this product.
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Saris Guardian 3 Bike Rack - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
I think there should have been more study done before telling me your rack could be used on a 2017 Kia Sedona LX minivan.
# 15
Malone Hanger Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
The Malone rack adjusts to fit my 2017 Trax really snugly and securely. Once we learned how to configure the bikes for best fit, everything traveled without movement. The only downside is that this system seems designed for narrow road bikes rather than the mountain and hybrid bikes we own. Although the anti-sway cradles are sufficiently wide for mountain tires, the close proximity of the individual bike setups sometimes cause a strap to pull loose during travel, so we keep the bikes cabled to the rack frame. We are able to make it work. For narrower bikes, I would recommend this rack without reservation.
Works great! We keep it set up to one position because it's used on my car only. I'm glad we bought the lock feature because we can just leave the rack on at the trail site. This was a great purchase. I'm impressed that you follow up on your product. I recall your staff was quite helpful in making sure I purchased the correct item for my car and set it up correctly. No recent pictures of the carrier but I do have one of myself as "happy camper" on the Fox River Trail which was doable because of the carrier purchase!!
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Thule OutWay Platform Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Trays
Originally I was looking to put a hitch on my 2021 jeep renegade sport for a hitch mount bike rack, after seeing that I would either have to remove seam sealer and drill holes in my rear subframe (this is not a good option living in the rust belt), or remove my entire back bumper off and cut holes in it for the factory style hitch, and still have a rack that is illegal and blocks my license plate/brake lights turn signals I decided to look at different options. A roof rack is a little too high to lift a bike on comfortably. This thule outway platform 2 takes about 10 minutes to install correctly, and is solid and holds the bike securely, and the rack locks to the vehicle, and also the bikes lock to the rack no extra purchases required (comes with 2 keys and plastic spoiler supports). I have driven 80mph over potholes and bumps, also on extreme hills and has held securely.
Great product. Packaging came damaged but product looked ok.
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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
Ordered for a 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid and it fits perfectly. Carrier feels solid and was easy to put together and mount on vehicle.
Great bike rack. The cable and hook system is extremely strong and tight and being bike to open the trunk with the rack attached (but without bike) is a godsend for packing. Assembly is somewhat difficult due to Thule’s IKEA-style picture instructions. Watching the video is essential. Once assembled, however, attaching and locking the rack in place is pretty simple. Be sure to wash and dry hooks, bumpers, and car surfaces to avoid scratches!
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Saris Guardian 2 Bike Rack - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
I think there should have been more study done before telling me your rack could be used on a 2017 Kia Sedona LX minivan.
5 Stars for ease of ordering , free shipping and ease of fitting bike rack to my car
Rhino Rack MountainTrail Roof Bike Racks Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on this 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt we're going to be test fitting the Rhino Rack Mountain Trail Bike Rack. Part number RVC035. As you can see we already have the bike attached to the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look. Now, it's actually attached to the rack, you're going to have two points of contact. We're going to have the strap here that holds the rear wheel in place, then we have the fork mount up front with the skewer that holds the front in place. Now, the skewer is lockable so once this is installed you can lock it in place so no one can take your bike. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. To loosen up the strap back here you simply push in on this button here, pull the strap out.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt we're doing a test fit of the Thule Raceway Pro Trunk Mount 2 bike rack. That part number is TH9001PRO. We already have our bike secured down. I'm first going to show you how we secure that down, and then we'll go over some features of the rack. You have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame, and then one as our anti-sway strap here in the back. We're going to pull and lift up to release those. Then we'll be able to pull our bike off the rack, and set it off to the side.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Archway XT Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9009XT. We already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that and then we'll go over some features of the rack itself. We have 2 cradles in place with 3 straps. 2 on our frame and 1 as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by removing our strap, pulling down and lifting up.
Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt well be test fitting the Thule Raceway Trunk Mounted 2-Bike Carrier, part number th9001. Now before we begin our test fit, we will first need to check the included instructions to determine what number our fit dial should be at. Once weve established this number, well set our carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. You may need to open up your trunk to get the bottom hooks in position. Well then turn the knobs in the left and right hand side of the carrier to tighten down the straps and secure the carrier to the vehicle.
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt, well test fitting the Yakima Quick Back trunk mounted two bike carrier, part number y02621. To begin our test fit well set the carrier onto the vehicle, well use the red knob on the center of the carrier to adjust the arms. Well then turn the red knob to tighten it down and secure the arms into position. Well then take the top straps of the top part of the trunk, the side straps to the side part of the trunk, and the bottom straps to the bottom of the trunk. You may need to open up your trunk to get the bottom hooks into position. Well then tighten down the straps and secure the carrier to the vehicle.
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt, well be test fitting the Yakima Forklift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number Y02098.Now to begin our test fit, we'll set the carrier onto the vehicles crossbars. We'll move to the front of the carrier where we'll loosen up the front bracket and bring it around the underside of the front crossbar. We'll loosen up the black wing nut to allow us to do this.We'll then move to the rear of the carrier where we will again loosen up the black wing nut, bring the bracket around the rear of the crossbar. We'll then tighten down the black wing nut to secure the rear of the carrier to the vehicles rear crossbar.We will then move back up to the front of the vehicle, where we will loosen up the skewer. The skewer of this carrier does have reverse threads. After removing the skewer, itll allow us to slide the black cap back to have access to the wing nut.
Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt, well be test fitting the Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Two Bike Carrier, part number TH910XT.Now to begin our test fit, we'll first need to refer to the included instructions to determine what number the fit dial should be at. Once we have established this setting, we'll place the carrier onto the vehicle. We'll put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side part of the trunk, and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. You may need to open up your trunk to get the bottom hooks into position.We'll then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle. We'll secure the excess strap and were ready to load our bike.We'll undo the cradle straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure with the straps.That completes todays test fit for the Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Two Bike Carrier, part number TH910XT on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt.
Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt well be test fitting the Thule Gateway Trunk Mounted 2-Bike Carrier, part number th9006xt. Before we begin our test fit, we are first going to refer to Thules Fit Guide or the included instructions to determine what number our fit dial should be at. After setting our fit dial, well place the carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side part of the trunk, and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. You may need to open up the trunk to get the bottom hooks into position. Well then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Baja trunk mounted two bike carrier, part number hrb2. Now to begin our test fit, well simply set the carrier onto the vehicle; well use the black levers on the left and right hand side of the carrier to adjust the carrier to fit the vehicle. The cradle arms do need to be level or slightly angled up. Once weve established this position, well lock back the levers in place; well then take the top strap to the top part of the trunk, the side straps to the side part of the trunk, and the bottom straps to the bottom part of the trunk. You may need to open up the trunk to get the bottom hooks in position. Well then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2010 Chevy Cobalt, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Mounted Two Bike Carrier, part number HRF6-2.088.Now to begin our test fit, we'll set the carrier onto the vehicle. We'll use the top set of levers on the left and right hand side of the carrier to open up and adjust the arms to fit the carrier to the vehicle. We'll then lock them in position and use the top straps to the top part of the trunk, the side straps to the side part of the trunk, and the bottom straps to the bottom part of the trunk. You may need to open your trunk to get the bottom straps hooked in position.We'll then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle. We'll then adjust the arms of the carrier on the lower set of levers, we'll open up and swing the cradle arms out. The cradle arms do need to be level or slightly angled up.Once we establish this angle, we'll lock the arms into position, secure the access slack of the straps, and were ready to load our bike.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Today on our 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Two-Door, we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1014. We'll take our carrier and set it up on top of our crossbars. At the front, we want to make sure to fit the head properly over the front crossbar and feed the straps around the bar. We'll fit them back into the head and use the Allen key to tighten them down. We'll then reinstall our cover and then make sure that the skewer is open. At the rear of the carrier, we'll fit our clamp around the bar and use the wing nuts to tighten it down.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Alright, today on this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt we're going to do a test fit of part number A30901 from SportRack. A few things to know about this bike rack is that it will work 1-1/4 inches receiver hitches both Class I and Class II and this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. And on this vehicle we'll be working with a Class I receiver hitch. Now to start off our test fit we'll install the bike rack into the hitch and then we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Then we'll install the safety clip on the other side. After we install our bike rack we'll go ahead and unfold the bike rack and then get some clearance measurements.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
All right today on this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex 4 Bike Rack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack that it will work inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, when you use this with a class one receiver hitch, like we're using it today, you're limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with two-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer.Now to start off our test fit, we'll go ahead and install the bike rack into the hitch, then we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Then next, we'll can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Okay, from the bike rack to the bumper, it's going to be two and a half inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
All right today on this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule, the Double Bike Rack. A couple of things to know about this rack that it is designed to work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two and this will also work well for class three receiver hitch with the included spacer. On this vehicle, we're going to be working with a class one receiver hitch. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the lock on the other side. Then we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Okay, clearance from the bike rack to the bumper is going to be two and a half inches.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Alright, today on this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt were going to do a test fit of part #: S63410 from Swagman, this is their Titan 4 bicycle rack. Now a few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2, however when used with a class 1 receiver hitch youre limited to carrying just 2 bicycles and thats what well be working with today. This will also work with 2 inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side. And then well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Okay, from the bike rack to the bumper were looking at a distance of 7 and a half inches.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Alright, today on this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt were going to do a test fit of part #: RG8015220 from Road Gear, this is our Highway 2 bike rack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. This is also work with 2 inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Now on this car today well be working with a class 1 receiver hitch. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety clip on the other side. Then well go ahead and get some clearance measurements.
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