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# 1
Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
I just assembled it and put it on my Dodge Grand Caravan last night. Took about a 5 mile ride with it this morning to see how it was doing. Seems to be fine. I've tightened all straps as tight as possible. The side clips seem to have a little play along the sides of the hatchback door but everything appears and seems to be solid. Even with the straps tightened all the way, you can still move/pull on them a bit, because they are nylon, so even though they seem to be secure now, I will check them at different intervals to see if they are retaining their hold. The sway bar option was a nice addition and I also cut some Velcro straps to tie down both wheels and the handle bars from swinging. Another nice surprise was that I was still able to open my rear van door with the bike rack attached. I would say, all in all, this is a great sturdy design and as long as I use due diligence to watch for any loosening of the straps over time, I should be just fine!
installation pictures on my 2001 Nissan Maxima 4S
# 2
Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Hitch Mount
I purchased this rack from etrailer.com at the beginning of June and didn't want to write a review until we had put this through some real world use. Very pleased with etrailer.com as they did a really super job shipping it out next day plus the free shipping. They got it right out the door, not like some places where you get put on the bottom of the shipping list if you choose the free shipping option and wait two or three days for shipping to happen. So I give etrailer 5 stars for their end of things! Thanks guys. About the rack itself. Assembly instructions were simple and good, typical of what you would find with IKEA furniture. Some of the smaller items were already assembled at the factory even though the instructions indicate you need to put them together so don't go crazy looking for bits and pieces that are not in the bag. Just note that they are already assembled and in place and that you don't have to put everything together yourself. The universal tool that ships with the rack will do an OK job but a set of real box end wrenches or sockets will make for an easier and more secure assembly.I do love the fact that the universal tool has a bottle opener built into it, I wonder how many people even notice that. I have to give it to my ancestors the Swedes for always being prepared for anything! Once assembled the rack mounts very securely in the hitch receiver when you tighten the included hitch bolt. As noted in other reviews don't depend on the simple locks that come with the rack for security. A mildly determined thief can over come them by simply unbolting a couple of the bolts that hold everything together. That said the locks are good for casual security if you are having lunch or getting supplies and not attending the vehicle but it's in a visible area. Otherwise run a cable lock through the bikes and through some secure point on the vehicle, use common sense here folks. If you are traveling overnight bring the bikes indoors, this is a nice bike rack, not a bank vault. We love how easily the bikes load on and off the rack and how secure they are held in place while driving on the road. This is a well engineered rack and I'm very glad the investment was made up front and not in something less solid to save a few bucks. I can mount the rack onto the truck, load two bikes and be ready to travel in five minutes. As far as how the rack actually secures the bikes I like how they are not moving around and banging into each other or the truck. The wheel tiedown straps are simple but secure and the ratcheting frame clamp lets you lock the bikes in place so they just don't move, period. I drive a Ford Ranger and my one complaint is I can't drop the tailgate fully without having the tail gate handle land right on top of the latch button on the rack. Just one more inch would have done it but other than that I'm very happy. I've added some red conspicuity tape to the rack so that when it's folded up or down there is a nice red reflective surface to attract attention of the driver behind. You just can't be too visible, every bike rider should know that. My truck has a 2" receiver and the rack does not wobble or bounce around with the bikes on it with the hitch bolt torqued securely. Off road it does pretty well too but no point in beating your equipment to death so we go easy and everything is fine. Another nice "feature" is when we are done for the day and we want to clean the trail dirt off the bikes they are at a great height and position to wash them down and clean them up. Can't do that with roof racks or most other style racks! I give that a big plus for usability! If you plan to take the rack on and off the vehicle frequently bear in mind this is made of steel, aluminum will be lighter but you pay the price $$. If you can lift a standard bike on and off the rack you can handle the weight of this rack just fine. Overall we are very pleased with this bike rack and have recommended it and etrailer.com to several other people who stop and ask what we think. It has well thought out features, is solid and rugged and after a couple of months of real world use we can honestly say this rack was worth the price! And etrailer.com is a great place to buy it!!
Still think this was a great investment! We now leave the rack on the truck for the season unless I need thetruck for hauling other stuff. My wife and I love how we can just popthe bikes on and off and go hit a new trail on the weekend or stop atone of our regulars on the way home after work.Everyone that sees it is very impressed and we have recommended etrailer.com several times to friends and strangers alike.
Rob - 07/28/2015
I purchased this bike rack in January along with a hitch bar for my 1994 Acura Integra. I usually use it to carry my bike at least 3 times a week. Overall it's been a decent rack, but I have a couple of concerns. After just a couple of months the foam rubber covers on the top tube hooks started polishing the matte black finish on my bike top tube into a shiny spot. Shortly after that, the foam wore all the way through, making a hole in the foam, and now has irreparably damaged the finish on my bike top tube. I now have 4 spots of missing paint on the top tube of my brand new bike. My wife's new bike also has a large spot of missing paint after using this rack and carrying both our bikes on a 1,000 mile road trip. I have to use a piece of foam pipe insulation with velcro straps around my top tube just to keep the hook from further damaging my bike finish. There also seems to be a good bit of movement in the rotating joints, especially between the middle horizontal support and the vertical support with the hooks. I added a couple of washers on the bolt to help take out some of that movement. I was quite nervous at the amount of movement of the whole rack with 2 bikes on it during our 1,000 mile road trip, but everything made it safely, except for the damage to my wife's bike's top tube finish. The other thing is that this rack is very heavy, and quite cumbersome and difficult to move around in the garage when the rack is not on the car. I prefer to take the rack off the car when not carrying bikes, so it gets removed and installed quite a bit. This has also caused the black paint to get quite scuffed or come off completely in several spots where the rack fits into the hitch, and in the hitch receiver itself. I did add a good bit of safety reflector tape to help the rack stand out more to vehicles approaching from behind. I would say this is a good rack for weekend use, but probably not for using every day or even every other day as I do. It would be nice if Thule offered replacement foam pieces for the hooks, or something of better material that won't wear through so easily and damage the bike frame finish.
Foam covers on the hooks continue to wear holes in them despite my attempts to twist the foam around to different spots. All 3 of our bikes have damage to the top tube paint finish from this rack.Also, the rack itself has a HUGE design flaw. Even when your bike is locked in place, someone can simply remove the carriage boltsnuts holding the vertical arm to the main hitch bar a few seconds with a power driver, and BOOM your bikes are gone.I do not recommend this rack to anyone. Look for a platform rack that secures the bikes by the tires only. That way the rack doesnt touch the cars paint or the bikes frame.
Patrick S - 07/16/2014
# 3
Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
I own a 2009 VW GTI 4 door. The fact that I have a 4 door GTI may be significant to the 2 door GTI drivers out there because I tend to need to access my rear hatch less frequently since I just put things in the back seat. I did not want the standard hanging bike rack because my bike got scratched up badly, my brake cables became loose, and my bike pump cage got broken when using a 4 bike hanging rack with my brother and his family. I also do not like the idea of the weight of my bike resting on top of my bike cables in the hanging bike rack cradles. However, if you are frequently putting different types of bikes on your rack like my brother does, a hanging rack may work better for you. The platform racks need to have the wheel holders adjusted for different bikes. Not hard, but it is a little more cumbersome. I had been using Yakima roof mounted racks for 17 years on 5 different vehicles...until one of the roof clips popped loose on the interstate and my road bike did a wheelie and dented the roof of my GTI. Could not get my Yakima roof clip to lock in place again after that, so I moved to a hitch mount. I bought the Curt Hitch #11074 and can be seen in the photos. Not really noticeable, but I think it looks better than the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch designs. For platform racks, I looked at several designs with the following criteria in mind. - Ease of use - Ability to access the rear hatch - Extension from bumper I naturally started with Yakima, but found that their racks seemed overly cumbersome and extended far behind the car. The Thule racks seemed the same, and both brands were over $300. They did offer the ability to tilt the rack up when not in use, but this still blocks my access to the rear hatch. The Swagman rack has a simple, minimalist design. First is that it is very narrow, only one row of support arms to carry two bikes. Thule and Yakima have two support arms, one for each bike, which causes the rack to extend farther behind the bumper. The Swagman seems plenty beefy to handle two bikes. The support beams are easy to tilt up and down. Maybe not quite as easy to tilt up as Yakima and Thule, but still pretty easy. But until I watched the eTrailer video before buying this product (WATCH THE VIDEO!), I did not realize that the center upright also folds out of the way if you need access to the rear. This is what sold me. The ratcheting upright supports are easy to use and work as shown in the etrailer video. The rubber straps do their job just fine. The other manufacturers seem to have an easier method to move the rack out of the way of the rear hatch, but as I mentioned, I have a 4 door GTI, so this was less of a concern for me. The main selling points were: simple design, easy to use, fit a GTI, upright moves to access hatch, etrailer video, lots of good etrailer customer reviews with pictures, and of course...price.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 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.
First of all, I want to say the customer service was world-class. From product information and alternative choices to order handling, the service was fantastic. My wife and I had planned a trip to Santa Barbara for our 28th anniversary and wanted to bring our bikes. So I ordered the Thule Hitching Post Pro five days ahead of our departure date and selected UPS Priority 3-Day shipping, thinking I had 2 buffer days. Well, to no fault of e-trailer, UPS had a delay on their "guaranteed" delivery service and it was not going to get to me in time. So I called etrailer customer service and Shaii B. handled it perfectly. She created a new order with overnight shipping and got that going immediately. Then she provided me with a return label so when I got back from my trip, I could slap it on the box and send it right back. We received the bike rack the next day, in time for our trip. Assembly and installation was very easy on my 2014 Infiniti QX-80 SUV. I was able to install it completely by myself. A few tips: 1) layout all of the parts and review the assembly instructions first to get a feel for how everything connects. If you bought the hitch lock and key set, you will need to use those instructions when it comes time to attach the rack to the hitch receiver. 2) If you can't lift the rack yourself, get someone to help you. 3) Once you have it all setup, double check the tightness of the bolts holding the hitch to the rack to make sure they are tight enough. 4) When you get the bikes on the rack, you may need to use small pads or cloths and small bungie cords to keep parts of the bike frame, brake handles or pedals from rubbing against each other. This was the only ad-hoc adjustment I had to do. Some parts were not quite touching but close enough that if there were bumps or vibrations, I wanted to prevent them from scratching each other. 5) The anti-sway pieces may not line up exactly with the center post of your bikes but since the rubber strap is long and sturdy, it still secures the bikes and keeps them from swaying. Other than that, everything fit perfectly. On the road, the bikes were solid and secure. No rattling noises and held perfectly even over bumps and driveway entrances/exits. Granted the trip was only 2 1/2 hours each way but it was flawless. We did run into a little rain on the way back and realized I need to get some plastic covers for the seats to keep them dry in case of rain. All in all, a great value, easy setup, excellent customer service and perfect fit. I don't usually take the time to provide reviews but my experience was extraordinary and wanted to share it.
# 5
Thule Gateway XT 2-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Today I installed the Gateway XT 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount and used the Thule Bike Adapter Bar - Womens & Alt. Frame Bikes to hang two bikes on the back of my 2013 Mustang, 2 dr, with factory spoiler. I read the instructions over breakfast. It seemed pretty simple, and it was. Of course, being the first time installing the carrier it was a little slow as I figured out what went where but referring back to the instructions made the install go smoothly. A couple points of note: 1) Not too comfortable that the strap clips won't scratch the paint. They're coated but not padded. I'll probably glue a thin rubber padding to the inside of the top and bottom clips. The side clips just barely slide on and there is no room for any additional padding. 2) Discovered that I needed to secure the inside pedal upward to ensure it did not bang against the bumper. I used a mini-bungee cord but weaving the supplied tie down strap might do the trick. Not sure (yet) which is fastest/easiest method. Definitely need the tie down strap to keep the front wheel of the inside bike from beating against the car. 3) Although the Adapter Bar does hold my wife's bike level, the bar at its shortest position is a few inches too long leaving gaps at the front and back. There did not appear to be a way to lock the bar length and only the ripple straps to keep the bar from vibrating looser. Hopefully not a problem on long drives or bumpy roads. I'm attaching a couple photos from the install process that you are free to use. Sincerely, JP Hanover, PA
Used this bike rack to drive cross country twice this year. After the first 2 days one of the foam pieces on the bottom support ripped in half, so I duct taped it and it still works, although I shouldn't have had to do that. It also make a dent in my trunk, right under the license plate; although, to be fair, that was during the second road trip after driving through a snow storm in the Rocky Mountains. I think the wind was pressing the bike rack down and that's what ended up denting the car. I also had the issue of the cradles sliding out of place, so that the bikes would end up not being parallel with the trunk, and because of this the bike came OUT of the saddle a couple of times. My saving grace was having used my U-LOCK to lock the bikes together, so the outermost bike that came out of the saddle was locked to the inner bike and thus didn't fly off completely on the highway. It was actually quite a terrifying experience. Overall, I think this is a great bike rack for day trips and easy to use once you get the swing of things. I would not recommend this for anyone driving further than a few hours away.
# 6
Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
I own a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X with 31x10.5x15 oversized tires and wheels. I installed B6196001 HighRock 4x4 Oversize Tire Carrier by Bestop to carry larger spare tire. I needed a bike carrier that would carry our two crusier bikes and clear my spare tire. After measuring, I ordered: -> S64650 - Swagman 2-bike carrier -> 80300 - 7" Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver -> RM-061 - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches Our order arrived very quickly, etrailer.com upgraded the shipping. All these products arrived well packaged and without damage. In 15 minutes I had every thing assembled, installed on my Jeep and bikes loaded. The bike carrier is very well constructed, finish is excellent and easy to adjust. When adjusting wheel loops and loading bikes, make sure you pay attention to bike pedal position. I chose this extension because I did not want to use the adapter that comes with the bike carrier, I wanted as few parts as possible to keep rattles to a minimum and gives me more options for towing. The anti-rattle bolt/pin firmly secures the bike carrier to the extension and the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch keeps the extension adapter from rattling in the receiver. Road tested approximately 25 miles over rough city roads ( including railroad tracks ), county roads and highway. Bikes traveled very well without any rattles. I can remove my complete setup quickly, fold and put in rear of Jeep if desired. I am very well pleased with my purchase. Note to etrailer: Please consider offering Roadmaster Quiet Hitch in black to match receiver and accessories. Paul In the Land of Oz . . . Just South of the Yellow Brick Road!
I purchased this rack for our 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. I have had other racks for other cars in the past when I used to ride a lot and those were made by Thule and were "roof top" style racks. I can honestly say the the quality of the Swagman XC2 meets or exceeds the that of the Thule upon first examination. This rack is heavy duty and well thought out. A coupe of the main things I was worried about are not a problem at all! My biggest worry is the that the bikes would be sticking up or out into the wind stream messing up the aerodynamics. The other, is I thought the pedals would not clear the bumper. Even with the crank facing down the pedals are still a good 2 inches from the bumper. So, there is no chance of damage to the car from the pedals or crank. Also, I can lower the seat posts on both bikes and bring them way in so they are completely behind the car for long distance journeys. I just set it up regularly for the sake of the photos. Here are some other things, I like about the rack: 1. It is easy to install and remove with tools (you can bolt it on). 2. It is difficult to steal because you can bolt it on. I cannot be easily and quickly stolen. 3. The bikes come on and off the rack very easy. They can literally be removed in seconds. 4. It is very sturdy/solid and does not wobble like some other ones I have owned in the past. 5. The bikes are VERY secure when they are clamped on. 6. The rack is low, so the bikes are not sticking up in the wind stream. 7. The bikes can be brought in behind the car if needed for better aerodynamics by lowering the seat posts. 8. Pedals don't interfere with bumper or trunk. 9. It folds up and can be stored in the trunk. 10. The trunk opens with out interference with the rack in the "up position" and still attached to the car.
# 7
Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I bought this product over two weeks ago and have been extremely satisfied with the purchase. I would like to give you feedback through the whole process of ordering it from etrailer.com to my recent 1700 mile road trip. Ordering process: etrailer.com's website was easy to use with plenty of reviews on this product. You can find my review for the hitch also through etrailer.com on part number 24763. When buying this product, I got luck with a low price of $[...], most places had it selling around $[...] and I could not pass the free shipping special they had. Ordering process was simple and had no real issues. Product Shipment: I selected the standard 3-5 days shipping and was surprised to get the product in 2 days. I gave them 4 stars on this part! Product/Assembly: I received this product in a large box and what made me most happy was there was minimal assembly required (two hardware screws and that was it). Instructions come in 3 languages so that is a plus. It took about 10 minutes to add the detachable parts and install the lock cylinders. The receiver is a standard 1 1/4'' and can be manipulated to a 2'' hitch with included adaptors. Two features that are great about the Apex 5 (TH9025) is that it can lock the rack to the hitch using a lock and key used in the knob. Without a key, the knob just spins freely without losing tension (i.e no one walks away with your rack!). The other is the cable lock that deters individuals looking for an easy steal. The rack can be placed/tilted at an angle that allows for easier access to the rear of the vehicle but beware of low cars like my civic, the bikes will definitely hit the ground especially the ones towards the end. The rack comes with anti-sway cages that keep the first two bikes from shifting and hitting your vehicle. It also comes with a strap that allows you to add additional stability which gives you a great feeling of knowing your bikes are secured. I have had a fear of losing my bike ever since my buddy's bike came of his trunk rack and lost it to a semi! This products gave me that peace of mind knowing it is really secure. Road trip concerns: On my 1700 miles road trip I was at first a bit fearful that I would lose the rack by hitting a big bump. This was not the case! At first I checked every few hundred miles and finally gave up that it was going to go anywhere while traveling. It is a good idea to check it after long stops just to ensure nothing has come loose. I did notice my bike would shift a bit on the rear tire after prolong drives. I was driving about 12 hours a day and noticed the cradles shift towards the end of the pole. This was caused by the wind pressing on the rear tire that was exposed outside from the civics aerodynamic body. This should not be a problem for bigger cars and SUVs. Over all, there were no major issues with this product over the long drive. Recommendations: I definitely recommend this product to individuals looking for a rack that holds 4 bikes. Thule does make the same product for 5 bikes as well. I have added a photo to give you an idea of how it will look. I hope this review helps in determining as to whether this product is perfect for you!
I bought the Thule APEX model for my Land Rover Sport. Pros: -The fit of 2'' hitch is snug and secure and when driving with 3 bikes on the rack there is some movement but not so much that I was overly concerned. -I really like how easy it is to attached and detach from the hitch and also how easy it is to move the arm out of the way so that the truck can be accessed. On the Land Rover the tail gate opens even with the bikes on, which is a big plus. -Overall, the rack is study and seems very durable. Cons: -Price (though etrailer was the lowest I found, but it is a chunk of change to buy one of these things. I guess they are in demand!) -The rubber straps that pull down to hold the bike are tough and get tougher the wider your bike frame is. I was able to do these but my wife did have a lot of trouble with them and she could not pull one of the rubber straps down on my sons diamond back due to its frame being so thick. Probably one of the accessories they offer is best for these cases. -The rubber straps along will not secure the bikes on their own. The best securing mechanism for this setup (in my opinion) is the strap they provide that you can tie around the arm and frames of your bikes. I will likely get some smaller bungie cords and use them as the strap is a bit cumbersome. Overall, a good purchase and the etrailer.com service was excellent from ordering, how to videos, reviews and packaging and delivery. Hope this helps :)
# 8
Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting - Aluminum
Outstanding, I never expected this to arrive 2 days after I order it. This rack is everything they say it is, I look at many before buying, I almost bought the other model without the locks, which was cheaper, but decided that the secure system to the hitch, and cable locks that are integrated were a major priority, I have to leave my car at night in a train station parking lot, and someone would have a difficult time trying to take it. I have a trunk mount bike rack (SARIS® BONES TRUNK MOUNT BIKE CARRIER) which I was using. It worked, but taking it off and on was a pain every time I left the car, and in the process of doing so, I fractured a tail light lens. It also strained the hinges, and distorted the trunk lid. It is a good rack for the design, but security was a big issue. This rack is very sturdy, and is very compact. Nothing cheap or under designed. It takes me 30 seconds to secure my bike and on my way. Almost takes longer to take off my gloves and helmet. I have a tendency to get things, and they don't meet my expatiations, finally got something that works beyond better than I expected. A person may pay a bit more for this rack, but I feel it was worth every penny.
I would give it 4 stars out of 5 because despite "no tools needed for installation" I had to grind some paint down to fit it into the hitch receiver. Great features: it locks to the car and it has a built in bike lock. These were a huge factor in my buying decision. My trunk hatch just clears it without needing to use the tilt-away feature. The tilt-away feature is awesome when loading/unloading large items from my trunk. It looks sharp, too. I have gotten a lot of compliments on it. I am very happy with it.
# 9
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Great value that meets my needs to haul 3 bikes on back of my SUV. I did not want to have a hitch installed solely to mount a bike carrier so this makes sense. Product was delivered and within 15 mins I had it assembled and was driving to the bike shop. All the clips that mount to the rear hatch are coated so no concern over scratching. All but the bottom 2 clips slide in with the hatch shut; the bottom two requiring opening the hatch and shutting to get them in.....a little cumbersome but still just a few seconds to take care of. The bike rack hangs far enough out so the bike closest to the car is still 6" away from bumper. But, when braking, the bike does swing forward and hit the rear bumper. Positioning the pedals to avoid having one aim square at the bumper helped. This may be a common issue on this kind of rack; it was not something I experienced on an older spare tire mounted rack where the bike was snug up to the spare so no swaying. All in all a quality rack that is sturdy when mounted and comes on and off with ease.
I had no trouble installing the bike rack; I give it such a poor rating because it did not perform its essential task: remaining in position to keep the bicycles in place. Specifically, the bike arm did not lock into the carrier sufficiently for a road trip. That is, on one of the arms, the button did not remain engaged in the hub to keep the bike arm stationary (picture of faulty hub with "engaged" button). I think this was a function of the hub and not the button because after a the bicycle first dragged on the highway, we removed all the bikes and switched the bike arms. Nevertheless, the same hub did not keep the button engaged and the arm gradually slipped toward the ground (we relied on rope and bungee cords to complete the trip). Two other complaints (1) women's bikes are not so "unconventional"; the need for an adapter should be more prominently advertised, and (2) getting the third bicycle on the rack is next to impossible--there should be a video showing how this can be achieved.
# 10
Rola TX-102 2-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I really like the Hitch, but received it in a damaged box and with some scratches. I installed it on the vehicle in less than 30 minutes. Only had one issue starting the rear bolt on the passenger side, so I used a pry bar to gently align the hitch hole with the chassis bolt hole. I would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for the scratches from the damaged box. I did send photos of the box and Hitch damage to shipping. I have attached photos showing the chassis after removing the plastic cover and tow bracket on the driver's side and after lowering the tailpipe on the passenger side. I also have photo showing the installed Hitch bolts on both sides as well as views of the completed installation up on the lift an then on the ground. This was installed on a Toyota 2017 RAV4 Hybrid. I will be using it with my newly purchased ROLA TX-102 2 Bike Carrier Rack.
Great products!
John M - 08/17/2018
I used my new Rola TX-102 hitch bicycle rack twice over the weekend. My car is a 2017 Prius Prime with a Curt Trailer Hitch (Class I - 1-1/4", Item # C11473.) There were many things I liked about the bicycle rack. I could easily lift the rack and attach it to the hitch. I was worried that this would be difficult for me, but it was not a problem. The rack is solidly made and the simple design made it very easy to use. My bicycle was held firmly in place by the three straps and I really liked that I could lock the bike to the rack with the attached cable lock. There was plenty of clearance between my rear bumper and the rack. There were a couple of things I did not like about the rack. The directions that came with the rack were a little hard for me to follow. However, the instructional videos posted on etrailer resolved my problems. When driving with the rack, there was a bit of sway from side to side, particularly when I rounded a corner. When I contacted etrailer about this, I was told that some sway is normal in a bike rack in this price range. By the way, etrailer responded very promptly to my inquiry.
# 11
Thule Parkway 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
Very Solid and Sturdy. The rack is very solid and sturdy. Assembly was a snap. I have installed it but not used it yet. I'm assuming good reliability and performance but will update after I've used it a little. The big downside with this is that you CANNOT use any old hitch pin/pin lock to secure it in your hitch. You must use the bolt that came with it (not secure) or buy the Thule locking pin for another $44. That's why I lowered the "ease of use" rating. I basically need to go by another Thule product before I can even use. Very poor Thule.
Durable and Sharp Looking Only Thule hitch locks work on Thule carriers. Well worth the extra dollars. The Parkway does not have all the folding options of other Thule carriers, but as a ridgid carrier it does a great job for my family of 4. The Thule quality is second to none. Sweedish ingenuity, USA built, on a Sweedish car, couldn't ask for a better match.
# 12
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
I was skeptical about mounting a bike carrier on my 2013 Camaro 1LE and etrailer.com helped me greatly. This carrier mounts very well. However the bottom straps have nowhere to clip to since the trunk lid is very shallow. After a call to their tech support line they assured me that the top and middle straps are all that's necessary since the weight of the bike does most of the work. After a test drive it stayed mounted as advertised. Not only was their support awesome, once I paid for the order I received an email informing me of the order, that it shipped, and they upgraded me to the next shipping tier free of charge. A great company to work with. Excellent customer service. A rarity these days. Thank you etrailer.com!
I ordered the Hollywood Baja 2 bike rack for my 2013 Ford Fusion based on the recommendation of Pat C from etrailer.com. Pat was very professional and extremely helpful. The bike rack arrived two days after placing my order. I had issues finding a rack to fit my car but on other sites but this bike rack fit perfectly and was extremely easy to install. They have video's on their site that you can watch to help with installation. I would recommend etrailer.com with out hesitation and the Baja 2. Pat thanks for your help and assistance.
# 13
Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased the Swagman Trailhead 2 bike rack for mounting 2 bikes on my motorhome because i liked the fact that it rose up from the hitch so it would not drag on the ground at high center situations. it was difficult to get the ladies bike to mount so i added the Swagman Deluxe Bar Adapter. This helped mount the ladies bike but it still took some figuring out on how to get it to mount the bike efficiently. The rack mounts to the 2" receiver OK, but i still am not a fan of the 1 1/4" bar with the added metal to make it fit the 2" hitch. i couldn't find any hitch mount bike rack with a true 2" receiver insert which angled up like this rack so i will make the best of it. It seems pretty sturdy and fairly steady. Please note...It is real important to tighten the receiver pin/bolt because that is all that keeps the rack from rattling back and forth. One other thing which could improve this bike rack for storage (when not on the vehicle)is to have the lower section fold in without having to remove the bolt each time.I would recommend this product but, in the future there could be some improvements to make it even better.
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!
Still happy with the Swagman rack. It is easy to put on and take off and can be done in minutes.
AlleyCat - 05/25/2014
# 14
Thule Archway XT 3-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Had an excellent first time experience w/ this eTrailer purchase. Will be going back for any and all needs in the future. They fielded questions about the product operation prior to purchase to insure the correct models were chosen. Free delivery, parts arrived on-time and follow up contact was made looking for ways to improve which I personally don't see any. Everything met my highest expectations and that's why the eTrailer experience is getting the highest rating possible. Try them out, you won't be dissapointed and with the customer care demonstrated, even if something would go wrong, I'm feel very comfortable that the eTrailer folks will work hard to make it right. Thanks CS, George J for a truely wonderful on-line purchase and carrying such great brand name and new name products like the Swagman frame support which when installed levels a woman's bike during transit on a bicycle rack. The Thule Archway model 9010XT was a breeze to put together, had excellent diagrams on the instructions, am looking forward to using this replacement over my current bike rack. The extra rubber bike supports will protect the bikes far better than my older rack and won't scratch the finish on my wife's pink "Nadine" bike. Thanks again.
Thanks for checking in. Used this bike rack on two different cars that we own and the changeover was easy.Thanks again.
Scott C - 03/10/2016
The product was good, but it was very difficult to keep tight and to tighten sufficiently to the car. It was constantly slipping when we had the bikes on it. I retrofit a ratcheting tie down ratchet onto one of the side straps, and I pull the two side tightening straps together with the ratchet. With the ratchet in place it does not come loose. Thule needs to incorporate something like this into the design unless they want bikes all over the highways of the world. With the retrofit the rack is great, but we have had one of the Thule black rubber bike tiedowns break, so I will be looking to make that better too.
# 15
Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
I just received my Swagman Trailhead 3 bike carrier. It was very easy to unbox and install it for the first time on my hitch. The instructions were clear. I did a test run with one bicycle and I had no problems.
After we sold our SUV our Thule bike rack with a 2 x 2 tongue was no good for the receiver on our new Subaru Outback. I was able to sell the used Thule for the same price of the new Swagman bike rack. The Swagman works just as well as the Thule so I am very happy with the purchase. Thanks for asking.
Bernie - 10/30/2014
# 16
Thule Archway XT 2-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
This is a great rack! Not perfect, but it is great. Once I figured out the configuration for my 2014 Toyota Camry, it went on quickly and held my Giant Liv Avail 2 road bike perfectly. Not much wiggle in the bike at all; the small adjustable stability arm/clamp does a great job at minimizing any sway of the bike while driving. The rack itself is light and easy to take on and off. I am leaving the rack on the car currently, as I am in the military and transport my bike back and forth to work and ride during my lunch for afternoon cardio. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because the arms that actually hold the bike, fold down when the bike isn't being carried. Although this is a great feature, getting the arms to actually fold and come back up can be a bit of a pain since you have to line up the teeth perfectly. It takes a little wiggle and jiggle to get them seated properly. If this were a little smoother, it would definitely be a 5 star rack. Maybe this will become a little smoother after a little more breaking in. I have only had it 4 days and only driven around town. I will be taking it on a 7 hour road trip in about 6 weeks and will update my review then. etrailer was awesome to do business with and the shipping was ridiculously fast! Extremely impressed with the customer service. Definitely a FIVE STAR COMPANY from my experience. Will absolutely do business with etrailer in the future.
This is my first modern bike rack, except for a much cruder, simpler one that I had back in the 70s. I bought the 2-bike Thule for my 2004 Toyota Camry, mostly to carry a single bike, but just in case I have an occasional guest. After reviewing the video on the etrailer web site, I took the Thule instruction manual out to the garage to follow carefully through the steps. Installation was a bit more time-consuming than I had anticipated, probably mostly because I wanted to be sure I was getting it right. I might have done better attempting the installation by following the video, as etrailer's documentation is much better than the drawings in the manual. The drawings are too close-up, and don't provide enough context (to give me a perspective of how it's supposed to look. I think (and I'm hoping) that removing and replacing the rack will get easier on subsequent tries. Now that everything is installed and double-checked, I'm confident that this will be a sturdy, reliable bike rack. I do recommend for first-timers like me that you drive around for a bit without the bike on the rack, in order to get used to seeing it in your rear-view mirror, as well as to get used to pulling into and out of parking spaces.
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Hollywood Racks Baja 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
This is an amazing trunk bike rack! It is very solid and I feel confident that it will hold my bikes safely and securely across many miles. I purchased this bike rack for a 1998 Honda Civic 4-door and it fits perfectly. I have a roof bike track rack but I'm too old to keep lifting the bike up over my head to put it on the roof of the car. This trunk rack makes mounting my bike very easy. I did not give the bike rack 5 stars because someone installed the lower clips that hold the bottom straps to the rack up-side-down. I had to forcefully turn the clips on the bar around, which loosened the bolt and nut, and then I had to find the properly sized tools to re-tighten both clips. Hopefully it holds up. I was hesitant to mess with a factory tightened screw and nut but couldn't cinch the straps at all until the clips were turned. Excellent trunk bike rack for a decent price. Thanks Hollywood Racks!
This is a great way for me to transport my bikes on trips (30 minutes to 2.5 hours). After several trips, I have noted that one of my bikes should not be placed nearest my trunk because it has a rectangular-shaped frame instead of cylindrical-shaped frame. I found that I can actually slide the mounts around just a bit which makes everything work much nicer. I also found out that it is important to get the pedals away from the frame of the car, to avoid denting and scratching (a slight dent in my tail-light occured, but switch my bikes around and moving the pedals solved this too). If you are careful with the placement, it works great! I may even get another one for a friend in time.
# 18
Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount - Black
The item was shipped within minutes after the order was placed online. (Thanks etrailer.) When the bike carrier arrived and I took it out of the box, admittedly I was a little intimidated by all the straps, etc. But after looking it over and reading the instructions, it was a snap to assemble, mostly because of the large and clear-to-understand images. The Saris Bones 2 bike rack with optional hatch hugger straps fits my 2016 Honda CR-V snugly and exactly as advertised. I'm very satisfied and ready to ride.
Could not be more pleased with it.
hgheiss - 01/15/2017
This is quite a nifty rack for a quite small car (I have a Mazda3). It even folds down and fits in the small trunk of my car. Initially I was worried it would be time-consuming to take it out, set it up etc but it's pretty quick and the straps are labelled. I worry a bit if I would try to take 2 bikes on a long trip involving freeway. While it is "pretty" solid, obviously you don't want bikes coming loose at 70 mph. The other real frustration, and it's not just hypothetical, is the stupid cheapo plastic roll straps that cinch the bike tightly to the rack. They simply don't work as intended, very hard to explain, but look at the rack photo. See the circular straps. They have teeth on them and a side button that should allow you to tighten or release the teeth. But that whole apparatus is quite flimsy and the button doesn't work. Bike shop, kids, everyone notices this flaw. Otherwise, and despite the strap, I'd buy it again- it does what I need it to do.
# 19
2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack w/ Frame Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" Hitch
I wanted to buy a bike rack for my husband for his birthday, but was nervous to pick something without his expertise. But etrailer.com provided an incredible amount of good information and recommendations that were even specific to my car, which helped me not only narrow down the type of rack I wanted but order the exact pieces that fit my little hybrid car perfectly. I have a 2010 Honda Insight and used this Reese 2 Bike Rack w/ Frame Mount with the CURT 1 1/4" Hitch Receiver, the latter which I had installed professionally for about $90. I easily assembled the bike rack on my own, and attaching it to the hitch takes about 20 seconds, which is so awesome for throwing the bike on and then removing it altogether for using the car for non-cycling errands. Together they still allow for the hatchback door to open even when loaded, but the tilt is a great feature too if we needed to really move a lot of gear in or out of the hatch. My husband just loaded his bike onto it and headed to the mountain for the first time and he's beaming. Thanks to etrailer.com for all the great info and great products.
This is my third purchase from etrailer.com. So far I am very happy with the products they provide. They are of very good quality at a fair price. Delivery is always fast. The last purchase was a dual bike carrier for 1.25" hitch. The product is great looking and functions as it should. It is of a strong build and very easy to assemble and use.
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Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
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.
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 - 10/26/2017
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today in our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we are doing a test-fit of the Thule DoubleTrack Pro Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is: TH9054. Now we all ready have our bike secured down, we are first going to show you how we secure it in place. The front and back tire, we have cam-buckle straps. We are just going to push on the buckle on the opposite side and pull our strap through. We will take a look at those buckles at the front on our front cradles there. We just push in this portion here and pull the strap through.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Transfer platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is TS02G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to move our hook out of the way. We can either use our foot or our hand.
Saris Bones Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze we're doing a test fit of the Saris Bones 3 trunk-mount bike rack. That part number is SA801. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We've got three straps altogether holding our bike in place, two on our frame here and one as our anti-sway in the back. We're just going to start by removing those.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze we're doing a test fit of the Yakima FullBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02634. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We've got two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame, and then we have one as our anti-sway in the back. These are also known as Zip Strips by Yakima as well.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HalfBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02636. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. These are also known by Yakima as Zip Strips.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today in our 2015 Chevrolet Cruz, we're going to take a look at the Inno Fork Lock Roof Mounted Bike Carrier. The part number is INXA391. I have the bike on a rack and we have the rack hooked to our vehicle. Let's go show you a few features of it. This is a fork mounted bike rack as you can see. We have our skewer here. It's already engaged.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruise, we're going to show you the Thule ThruRide roof bike rack. Part number is TH535. Now we have a bike on our rack and we have our rack hooked to our vehicle. Alrighty, I'm just going to show you a few features of it. Now this is a fork-mounted bike rack as you can see. We have our skewer here.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today, on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Thule Passage three bike carrier trunk mount. Part number's T8911XT. Now I have a bike on a rack, and we have a rack hooked to our vehicle. I'm just going to show you a few things about it. Now how we have our bike connected to our bike rack. We have a total of three straps.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today, in our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we are going to take a look at the Thule Passage II bike carrier, trunk mount. The part number is TH910XT. Now, we have a bike on the rack. We have the rack hooked to our vehicle. So we are going to show you a few things about it. How we have our bike connected to the bike rack itself, we have a total of three straps. We have two up top and we have our anti-sway strap on the side.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Thule Raceway Pro 2 2 bike rack trunk mount, part numbers TH9001PRO. Now we have a bike on our rack, and we have our rack hooked to your vehicle. We're going to show you a few things about it. How we have our bike connected to our bike rack, we have a total of 3 straps. We have 2 up top, we have our one to the side which is our anti-sway strap. That's going to keep the swing when you're riding down the road.
Rhino Rack Road-Warrior Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to show you the Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Rooftop Bike Carrier. That part number's RBC036. I have a bike on the rack and we have the rack hooked to our roof. I'm just going to show you a few things about it. This is a fork mounted bike rack. You see up front here, see the forks are in our little skewer and its engaged. To un-engage it, you just pull back, loosen it over there, and we can take off our bike. I'm going to show you some more things.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we are going to take a look at the Swagman XE two bike rack platform stand. Part number is S64650. We have a bike on a rack and we the rack hooked to a vehicle. Lets go and show you a few things. How we have our bike on our bike rack itself, we have our wheel cradles. Does this sit in here There is one in the front and one toward the back, and we just have our frame hook.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the INNO Tire Hold Roof Bike Rack. Part number is INA389. We have a bike on our rack. We have the rack hooked up to our roof. All right. I'll show you a few things about it. The first thing I can show you, this is a wheel mounted bike rack and you see we have our wheel holders in the front and in the back. Both our wheels are sitting in wheel cradles, we have the one in the front and the one in the back. The one in the back can be adjusted. I just want to show you a few things before we take our bike off. How do we disengage it We're going to life up on here. It also has a key, so if you wanted to leave your bike on your vehicle, that's good for your anti-theft. We're going to go ahead and hold on to our bike, pull that out, push this forward as much as we can, and take off our bike, set it off to the side. How our bike engages, like I said, right here this is pretty much the key that we need.
Thule Archway Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruise, we're going to take a look at the Thule Archway XT 2-bike rack trunk mount. Part number is TH9009XT. Now we have a bike on the rack and we have the rack hooked to our vehicle. We're going to show you a few things about it. Now how we have our bike hooked up to our bike rack itself, we have a total of 3 straps. We have 2 up top and we have a strap to the side which we call an anti sway strap. That strap is going to hold a bike together when it's going down the road so it won't be swaying too much. We're going to take the 2 off top first.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Thule Gateway XT 2 Bike Rack Trunk Mount. That part number is TH9006XT. We have a bike on our rack and we have our rack hooked to our vehicle. I just want to show you a few things about it. The bike rack itself is, just like I say, a 2 bike rack. We have our bike on our rack, we have a total of 3 straps.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze we are going to take a look at the INNO Multifork lock roof bike carrier. Part number INA392. No we have a bike on our rack and we have our rack hooked up to our vehicle. I'm just going to show a few features of it. This is pretty much a fork mounted bike rack. As you can see we have our skewer engaged, I'll go ahead and show you that. This is an extra precaution or extra security.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike Rack. Part number is S63380. Now I have a bike on a rack, and we have our rack hooked to our vehicle. Just going to show you a few things about it. Now this is a 4 bike rack that we're using, but today we're using a class one hitch, so you can only load two bikes on this bike rack, just to keep that in mind. Then we'll go through the rest of the features here.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Saris Freedom SuperClamp 2 bike rack platform style. Part number is SA4025. Now I have a bike on our rack and we have our rack hooked up to our vehicle. I'm going to show you a few features. How we have our bike hooked up to our bike rack itself is we have our frame hooks. This is a wheel-mounted bike rack, it has the wheel cradles down here that the wheels sit in. Toward the back, we have a strap to hold in our back tire.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today, on our 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to take a look at the Rola TX-102 two bike rack. Part number is 59400. We have a bike on the rack and we have the rack hooked to a vehicle. Just going to show you a few items. How we have our bike hooked to our bike rack itself, we have a total of three straps, two on top, one to the side, which is our anti-swing strap. That's going to keep it from swinging as you're riding on the road.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevy Cruise we're test fitting the Rocky Mounts BrassKnuckles roof mounted bike rack. It is a wheel mounted bike rack, and the part number for that is RKY-1202. Now, as you can see we do already have our bike mounted on there and strapped in. We're going to show you how we strap it in, and then also how we connect our carrier to our crossbars. We're going to start in the back, back here with the back tire with the strap we're just going to push up on the lever and release the strap. You're going to make sure any time you strap in your bike like this you want the strap to come between the spokes so it doesn't damage them. We're going to come up here and release this strap here on the front wheel, just like that.
Rhino Rack MountainTrail Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2015 Chevi Cruise, we're test fitting the Rhino Rack Mountain Trail Rooftop Bike Carrier, part number RBC-035. Now, as you can see, we do already have our bike up on the carrier. We're going to show you how we secure the bike down. Then also, how we secure the carrier to your crossbars. All right. If we check out the back right here, we're going to look at the back tire and see that we have a strap.
Kuat TRIO Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Today, on our 2015 Chevy Cruz, we are test fitting the Kuat Trio, Part# TR02. This is a roof mounted bike rack. It's also a fork mount. We're going to show you how we put the bike on here, and also how it connects to our crossbars. As you can see, the bike is here. The tire's held in by this strap. You just push down on this little lever here and feed the strap through, and then put it on the other side of the bike.
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. We're going to be test fitting the Yakima Forklift roof mounted bike rack. Part number Y02098. With the Yakima Q Tower roof rack already assembled on our Cruze. We're going to begin our test fit by placing our bike rack directly onto our crossbars. Here at the front, we'll remove the skewer. Side back the black plastic cover.
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Quick Back, a trunk mounted two bike rack with part number Y02621. To begin our test fit, we're going to place the bike rack directly onto our trunk lid. The bottom pad should be resting on top of our rear bumper. We'll then connect our top hooks to the leading edge of the trunk lid. The hooks label side will go to the side of the trunk lid. We'll connect them to the metal piece above the taillights. The bottom hooks will go underneath the bottom lip of our trunk lid.
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Rack Review - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Today on our 2014 Chevrolet Cruze we're going to be test-fitting the Yakima Front Loader, a wheel mount bike rack, part number Y02103. With our Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack already assembled on our Cruze, we'll begin our test-fit by placing our bike rack directly onto our cross bars. On the front cross bar we'll want the two outside parts of the clamp and the front of the bar and the one center piece of the clamp behind it. We'll now use the black T handle to tighten both halves of our clamp around our front cross bar. With this tight, we'll move to the rear. Here at the rear we're going to loosen the black T handle and remove the T bolt form the lower half of the clamp. We'll then bring it around our rear cross bar, reinsert the T bolt into the appropriate slot and tighten it with our black T handle.
I got my hitch in three days. My husband put it on in less than an hour, he says it fit like a glove, no problems. We we're told by the dealer there wasn't a hitch for my Mazdda 6, I got it for a bike rack. Great service. Thanks
Jennene
Rapid City, SD
One year later and no problems at all. I think the longest distance I have traveled with the bike on the rack has been about 25-30 miles, mostly around to local biking areas. I may be taking it a few hundred miles down the road coming up in the future as their are some out of state locations I want to go to. I will not hesitate to do this or worry about any issues since this rack has shown itself to be so dependable. I usually leave it on the van for a few months at a time and when I have had to remove it and put it back on, it has been quite easy and fast. After having the rack on for a long period the rubber foam cushions can get pretty flattened where they sit up against the window and back of the van, The foam will reform back out about 25 of where it was flattened to, so probably at some point I may need to replace that foam but other than that I have no complaints and have been extremely satisfied with this product.