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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!
# 2
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 3
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!
# 4
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.
# 5
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 6
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
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.
# 7
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
We have had this bike rack for one year and use it every week-end. My wife has a Trek e-bike (52 lbs) and I have a regular Trek hybrid (23 lbs). The rack is very sturdy and I have no issues driving at highway speeds, there is no movement of the bikes. Very easy to load and unload.
# 8
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I like the overall design of this rack, but unfortunately after hauling a couple bikes around for a while the point where the crossbar connects has apparently rounded off so the rack swings back and forth. I've used rope to tie the ends of the rack to the car to stop this from getting worse, but it's inconvenient. Note: the hitch connection itself is good and solid, but the point where the crossbar connects to the bar coming from the hitch has gotten loose and there's no way that I can see to tighten it.
It works great! Easy, quick, you know. One needs to screw in the hitch bolt, for some reason, before latching it. Other than that, it makes going bike riding way easier.
# 9
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have the Kuat Transfer V2 3-Bike Rack. This is gonna be an open-design platform rack that we will take a look at here on our 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The Kuat Transfer is gonna be the entry-level rack in the Kuat line where you don't pay as much as you would for a Sherpa or an NV, but you still get these solid Kuat features. One of those features is tilting away. So if you want something that makes it slightly a bit easier to tilt away, then if you have just one bike loaded, like what we have here, you can actually step into the rack, step on this lever, and then drop your bike rack down to a tilt.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with "etrailer." Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform Style Bike Rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. This is going to be a platform style bike rack and it's one of our more premium options. Definitely one of my personal favorites just because the NV is very sleek, very stylish. It works with a wide range of bikes and it's gonna be very easy to use. We'll talk on that all throughout the video here, but right out of the gate I do wanna talk about how it holds the bike.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with "etrailer." Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination Two Bike Rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. Now this is going to be a very entry level option for a platform style bike rack. Platform style meaning it holds a bike in these trays and this one is going to have two straps down at the bottom that pull the bike down and in as well as a frame cradle that slides up and down, can be rotated around and has a strap that runs around the bike to hold it in place on this pad. Now that means a couple things. Frame contact means we want to avoid carbon frame bikes but with the way that cradle and pad can be manipulated, moved around and rotated, it does work really well for alternative frame bikes.
CURT Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi everyone, Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the CURT premium hanging style bike rack and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. So this is a hanging style bike rack which means the bike is hanging by the frame up here. It's sitting down into our cradles and held in place with these two rubber straps stretched over the frame with a third one around the seat post here, helping to control our side-to-side movement. It doesn't completely eliminate it but it does help quite a bit. And with this you can hold up to four bikes.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com. And we're taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The Piston Pro X is gonna be the top model from Kuat as far as wheel mounted bike carriers. What a wheel mounted bike carrier is gonna do for you It's gonna secure your bike to the back of your vehicle without making any frame contact. If you have a frame mounted carrier, you're gonna have a hook that puts pressure down on your top tube, and this is gonna help you not have that contact with your frame, especially if you have a carbon fiber frame bike bike or unconventional frame like a step through. On the back of the vehicle, it's gonna allow you specifically the Piston Pro, it's gonna allow you to have a tilt feature, where you can access your cargo area pretty easily.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination e-bike carrier on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The e-bike carrier here, the Destination E is actually a frame-mounted bike carrier. So that's gonna make its contact points right here on your top tube and your front and rear wheel using the cradle system. The thing that's special about the Destination E is the way that the mast is shaped. So it's gonna accommodate a wide variety of different bike styles. So if you have a step through bike or a e-bike that has a different angle to cross tube or even a woman's bike, you'd be able to actually make that contact by sliding the clamp over on the frame where you can.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com. And we're taking a look at the Swagman XTC2 Bike Carrier on the back of our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So the XTC2 Tilt Bike Carrier is a frame mounted bike carrier where you're gonna have a padded hook that secures your bike across your top tube, and you're gonna have two cradles at the bottom. That's gonna allow you to get your bikes on the road with you. However, if you have a carbon fiber frame bike or a bike that has a nice paint job or even a unconventional bike with, you know, a step through frame, this may not be the best option. You may wanna lean more towards a wheel mounted option.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox S44FR
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Swagman Dispatch Two Bike Carrier on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So the Swagman Dispatch is a nice bike carrier if you're not overly concerned with a frame mounted bike carrier style, that's going to actually come into contact with your top tube. So if you have a carbon fiber bike or a bike with a nice paint job or even a unconventional frame style, like a step through, it may not be the best option. If that's not a concern for you, it'll work pretty well on the back of your vehicle. On the rear of the Equinox, once you have your bikes loaded up, you will not be able to tilt this carrier. So that is something that's kind of a shortcoming of the dispatch.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox S36SR
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Swagman Okanagan bike carrier on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So, looking at this bike carrier and what you may notice is how it's secured to it. This is a wheel-mounted bike carrier and that works really well for people who have carbon fiber bikes, unconventional frame bikes like a step through or just a bike you don't want any contact to the top tube. This is gonna allow you to get two bikes on the road that are up to 45 pounds each. The way that it affects the back of your vehicle is kind of handy 'cause it allows you to still access your cargo area. You can use this green latch and you can lower the bike carrier to the ground.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox KU24FR
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here, with etrailer.com, and we're takin' a look at the Kuat Transfer V2 bike carrier on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So as you can see, the way that your bike's secured to the Transfer is using a hook. This is a wheel-mounted bike carrier. So if you have a bike like a carbon fiber bike or a step through frame, something where you necessarily didn't want contact to the top tube, you're gonna be able to secure your bike without having any issues. Only thing that I have encountered, sometimes if you have fenders that stick out a bit, this isn't necessarily gonna be the best option for you. But on the case of this mountain bike right here, you can see that it works well.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Thule Epos Bike Carrier on our 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. So our bike carrier here is actually kind of unique versus a lot of other types, whereas it is a frame mount and it can also be a wheel-mounted carrier, so that's gonna allow you to get two different types of bikes out on the road. So if you have a carbon fiber bike, a step-through bike, something like that, you can actually adjust your arm to attach to your rear wheel, or if you have a bike where you don't mind that contact on the top tube, then it works out fine, kinda like our e-bike here. Our capacity is sitting here right at 75 pounds for a single bike or 70 pounds for two bikes. So that gives you a lot of flexibility as far as how much you can carry along with you, and let's take a look at how it works with the Equinox. We're gonna push down on our pedal here and activate our tilt feature.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2022 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be checking out the Curt Premium Hitch Model Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Equinox, I think it looks pretty good. I really do like the fact that you can carry around a lot of bikes with this thing. So this particular one holds up to four, but there's also a five-bike version available as well, if you need an extra one, so. Pretty good stuff there.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Swagman XC2 two bike rack and seeing how it fits on the back of this 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. Now the XC2 is gonna be a platform style bike rack holding the bike in these wheel hoops at the bottom and primarily keeping it still with our frame hook up top. That's going to press the bike down into those wheel hoops and keep it secure. Now this is going to be able to handle 35 pounds per bike and because it makes the contact of the frame it isn't the best fit for carbon frame bikes and for alternative frame bikes you're gonna need a bike adapter bar because this hook needs somewhere relatively flat to grab onto to get a good hold on the bike.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo bike rack here on our 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. Now the StageTwo's gonna come in this gray color, like you see here, or black. So you can match it to your style and your vehicle. This one I'd say looks pretty good on our silver Equinox today.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi, everyone. Aiden, here with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination e-bike rack here on our 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. This is going to be a really solid option if you're looking for an e-bike rack that has a high capacity and is really easy to use This one's gonna have a 70 pound capacity. So good for some of those heavier bikes and it's going to hold it really solid. It is a frame mount.
RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Today, we have the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Solo Bike Rack for your single bike. We're gonna take a look at how this works as well as how it fits on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. This is a very popular style of bike rack, because of how versatile it is, whether you have a heavy electric bike of up to 60 pounds or maybe you have a carbon fiber frame, a step-through frame, you don't need any other adapters. And this takes it to the next level where compared to the RockyMounts MonoRail, the HighNoon FC can carry bikes with fenders. Now, I have my normal mountain bike here without a fender, but I'll show you how this can be used and how it has some extra straps for extra security. First thing we're gonna take a look at though is the tilt away feature.
Swagman Skaha 2 Electric Bikes Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have the Swagman Skaha Two-Bike Platform Rack. We'll take a look at how it fits our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The Skaha is definitely a biker rack designed for bikes of different shapes and sizes, especially your heavy electric bikes. You have that 60-pound weight capacity. You have your large wheel cradles for your extra wide tires, and if you get the additional, sold separately ramp and bridge, it makes it really easy to load and unload those bikes. We'll talk about that, but we're in the focus on our Equinox here because this compares to the Skaha Plus, the Skaha has a tilt-away feature.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at the RockyMounts AfterParty two bike swing away platform rack and how it fits on this 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. So the AfterParty is really useful if you want to get a lot more clearance behind your vehicle. It is a bike rack but it also swings away. It's very similar to the RockyMounts GuideRail bike rack. So definitely check that video out if you want a full look at its features. We're gonna focus on the Equinox today though.
Swagman Current 2 Electric Bikes Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
How's it going everyone Ethan with etrailer here, today to show you the Swagman Current two platform bike rack on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. So the first thing we wanna highlight about this rack is the weight capacity. It's able to support up to two bikes of 60 pounds each, so around 120 total. One of the benefits of this bike rack is that whether you're using the inch and a quarter or two-inch receiver tubes you'll still be able to support the full weight. So getting into how this frame actually holds onto our bikes here, as you can see, they have these padded hooks that support the bikes via the frame. So maybe not your best choice if you're using a carbon frame or an alternative style frame, just 'cause it might not hold onto the frame the way you want it to.
Hollywood Racks Destination E Bike Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline, and today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination E two-bike platform rack for your electric bikes here on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. So, the awesome thing about the Hollywood Racks Destination E is its weight capacity and how it's really designed for heavy electric bikes. This has a capacity of 70 pounds per bike, and it tilts away in a way where you're not scared of getting hit by the bike. So, we'll talk about that in a bit, but remember we're focusing on the Chevrolet Equinox. If you want a full look at specs, measurements, things like that, check out our full review right here at etrailer.com. So, to tilt it away you actually have to get behind the bike rack.
RockyMounts GuideRail 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2020 Chevy Equinox, we're gonna be checking out the RockyMounts GuideRail two-bike platform rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Equinox, I think it's a pretty good fit. Actually, I like how this one sits up a little bit higher, which is important with the Equinox 'cause these are pretty low to the ground. And a lot of the hitches, the trailer hitches on 'em sit low too.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey, everyone. It's Evangeline. And today, we're taking a look at how the Saris SuperClamp platform rack fits on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. This is just a quick test fit showing how it works for this vehicle. If you want an in-depth look at the specs, the measurements, dimensions, check out my full review of this bike rack on our product page. So, the first thing about the Saris SuperClamp is this is the HD version.
Yakima StageTwo 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo bike rack on the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. This is your front wheel mount bike rack. So it's gonna be perfect for most types of bikes, especially those carbon frame style and any bike racks with those odd shaped frames. It's made out of a steel construction. So it's gonna be very durable and lasts a long time.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Chevrolet Equinox ku74fr
Hi, everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today, we'll be taking a look at our Kuat Transfer V2 2-Bike Platform Rack right here on our 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. So the Kuat Transfer is a great bike rack if you want that unique goal post design. That makes it a lot easier to mount and dismount your bikes. The version I have right here is actually the inch and 1/4 shank with the included 2-inch hitches adapter. So whether you have an inch-and-1/4 hitch receiver or a 2-inch hitch receiver on your Chevrolet Equinox, this is gonna work out for you. So we'll talk about those different specs, those different measurements, but we'll focus on our vehicle today just to see how it works with the car and that way you can get the best fit for you.
What our customers are saying:
"Sent out an e-mail to you earlier this week asking which hitch woudld be the best choice for installing on a 2000 Venture van for hauling a bike rack with two bikes. You suggested the one that would be easiest to install..received in a matter of days..installation went great ..very well thought out instructions. Everything went smooothly and the hitch is up nice and snug..doesn't stick out..looks great."