# 1
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.
# 2
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.
# 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
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Fits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
# 5
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!
# 6
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
Installation was straightforward. The rack sits high up on my 2016 Subaru Forester so lifting bikes onto the rack requires effort. Getting 3 mountain bikes on the rack was a bit tricky. When loaded rack was secure and stable.
Seems like a sturdy, reliable product so far. Components are solid and well put together. Fits great and carries well on my 2014 Corolla. Excellent value considering the price tag on other racks out there. And the prompt delivery was great!
# 7
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
# 8
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I was impressed with this bike rack from the minute I unpacked it. The assembly was simple & straight forward. I looked at quite a few bike racks & for the price point this product was hard to beat. It is well designed & the keyhole pins make it easy to remove & fold up when not carrying the bikes. The locking hitch pin & locking frame bars are convenient and fairly secure. I will add my cable lock to make the bikes even a little more tamper proof. So far I’m very happy with this his purchase. Now the test of time!
I looked at a LOT of bike racks, but when I saw the product video for this Hollywood rack and it was holding the bikes rock solid, no loose bouncing anywhere, I decided to try it and I haven't been disappointed yet. It is solid in the mount, it holds the bikes securely and the locking bars are a good deterrent to anyone wanting a quick steal. I don't leave mine on the car all the time, but so far in the weather here in Florida, it's holding up nicely. Add all this to the great price and customer service from etrailer.com and it's a big win for the average consumer. Thanks, etrailer!
# 9
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Seemingly well-constructed and supported bike rack. It fits my 2018 Toyota Camry SE just fine and I haven't had any issues with sway or even feeling my bike while driving. I've only carried one bike on it and have used it a limited number of times, so I cannot speak on durability and longevity. Although you shouldn't open your trunk while the rack is attached, I have been able to do so with no issue (without the bike attached).
While getting a bike rack for a sports car isn't ideal, I really wanted to transfer my bike with my own car instead of borrowing my friend's pickup truck. After hours of trying to find a bike rack that would be good for my 07 Mustang, I decided to give this one a try and I gotta say, it has been pretty good so far. It fits very well over the factory spoiler. One of my biggest concerns I was worried about when ordering a rack for my Mustang was ruining the paint, but the feet on the legs haven't left one scratch. I have used this to transfer my bike at freeway speeds (up to 80 mph) on car rides that typically last an hour and my bike was perfectly secure throughout each ride. For extra security, I wrapped both bike wheels with a ratchet strap so the wheels and pedals wouldn't shift in transit. So far, I am very pleased with this bike rack for the price and quality. I would highly recommend this if you want a rack that is affordable and durable.
# 10
Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
Love this bike rack! It fits perfectly with my Rhino Rack Cross Bars. I'm very impressed by the lack of wind noise. With the bike mounted on the rack, you can barely hear the wind noise at 60mph. With the sunroof open you can hear wind noise, but as long as the window is closed, you can only slightly hear anything if the radio is off and you are trying to hear it. Amazing! Can't wait to get more use out of it in the future!
I have used a lot of bike racks and this is the one I keep on my 4Runner. It just works. It is the easiest to take on and off, which is important for me because between me, my wife and kids I have 4 bikes that need to be rearranged often. We also use a roof box, kayak racks and a SUP rack so I am always taking things off and on. The front straps loop over the bar and tightens with an allen key, the back is a couple wing nuts. Since there are 2 straps up front the rack is very stable when a bike is on it. I like that it comes with locks and the skewer is super easy to adjust, clamp and unclamp. If it is cold, dark and damp at 6am and I am tired, late for a ride and still waking up this is the rack I go for because it is easy. There are a couple things to be aware of though... You will need to put a drop of oil in the skewer every 6 months or so to keep it opening and closing smoothly. Otherwise is can stick. Sometimes if the skewer is turned just right there will be a bit of whistle because of a hole in the clamping mechanism. If I turn it to a different angle the whistle stops. And after going through the car wash with the rack on my roof a dozen times or so the black paint began to have a bit of a rainbow sheen. Not sure if it is the bike rack or the soap my car wash uses.
# 11
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 12
Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
I had a 1 1/4" hitch installed on my 2016 toyota camry (the only size offered on the camry). I was very pleased with the ride. I expected to hear alot of noise like experienced when towing a trailer, but I heard almost nothing accept when going over speed bumps. I had to extend the tire supports to their widest position because having mountain bikes with a step through angled bar, they were more secure the closer i could get the upper and lower support arms to the seat post. The bikes were mounted in opposite directions and only stuck out maybe 6 inches or so. One locking barrel on the lower support arm was malfunctioning and gave me trouble but i called etrailer and they sent a replacement as soon as they were in stock. It comes with a anti rattle hitch pin but I highly recommend purchasing an anti rattle hitch pin with a lock on the end instead of just a clip for more security when unattended. After a few times mounting the bikes and figuring out the best way they should be positioned (pedals positions, direction of bike, and that my wife's smaller bike fit better going on first with my larger bike on the outside) I can mount the rack and bikes and be ready to go in just 5 minutes. (70 pounds on a torque wrench recommended for the hitch pin) I am overall pleased with my purchase i would recommend this product.
# 13
Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
Faster and cheaper than other online retailers
# 14
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Solid and sturdy and holds up (pun intended) to a lot of abuse. I believe I've already had this product almost a year if not more and it is showing some signs of minor rust and I lost one of the red end caps but no issues. The locking mechanism works flawlessly... My only gripe with is that it's advertised to hold up to a 3" diameter tire without issue but my bike is a 29er with 2.5" tires and you really have to push down hard the locking arms to secure the bike properly. Also, it does fit 18" kid bikes as well.
I just installed this on Friday and we used it for a short trip to the bike shop. So far, it is not bad. I had to laugh; Yakima applied their logo upside-down! I read the directions at least 3x to be sure I didn't have them reversed...I did it right. The directions also show a logo on both, upper & lower rack. I guess they wanted to save some $$ ? Assembly was easy with just three steps. The hitch has a lock to lock it to the car, which is great, but the cover won't stay on. It takes 2 hands, one to hold the lock in place and the other to try to put the cover over the lock. It just pops off the second you release pressure. I will try again in warmer weather, then tape it on so hopefully it will mold to the lock and eventually stay put without the tape. I am not convinced of the stability of the bikes, really. Going over bumps they do shake. For safety, we are going to add straps from the luggage rack and through the bikes, just in case. I really like the cable locks to secure the bikes to the rack. With our old rack there really wasn't a way to lock the bikes to the rack, and I always worried when we were traveling and stopped for food.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2021 Honda Accord
Hey everybody, Clayton here at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be checking out the Kuat Transfer V2 one bike platform rack on our 2021 Honda Accord. Today, we are looking at the inch and a quarter version, but this is going to be worked with two inch hitches. So maybe you have another vehicle that you'd like to flip back and forth with your bike racks. This is going to be a great option for you. And we are looking at the one bike today but we do have a two bike version available and a one bike extension.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Accord
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the RockyMounts MonoRail solo bike platform rack right here on our 2019 Honda Accord. Where the RockyMounts MonoRail is really compact lightweight bike rack that checks off all the boxes. So if you have an extra heavy bike, like an electric bike, or if you have a step through bike, or even a carbon fiber frame bike then this can carry them all. So we'll talk about those different specs, those different measurements but we're gonna focus right here on our Honda Accord.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Accord
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination two-bike platform rack, right here on our 2019 Honda Accord. So the Hollywood Racks Destination is gonna be one of your lightest, most compact bike racks. So if you're looking for something that you can store even inside of the trunk of your vehicle, this is gonna be a good option for you. You have the stability of a platform rack without the extra weight or even the premium price you usually expect of platform racks. So we'll take a look at some of its features, some of its measurements, and its specs, but we'll focus on the Honda Accord, so that way you can see if this is gonna be the best fit for you and your vehicle and your bikes.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2018 Honda Accord
Speaker 1: Today, on our 2018 Honda Accord, we're going to be testing the Yakima fullback two bike rack, and that's going to be part number Y02634. As you can see, we already have a bike installed. So, let's take a look at some of the features.Starting from the outside and working our way in, we have this integrated cable lock system which pulls out from here and will wrap around your second bike that you have installed, and simply just latch on from here right there. Once you remove your bike need to unlock it, you'll get a set of keys. You simply just insert it into the notch right there and lock it, and you can unload your bikes.On the other side, as always for Yakima, we have the bottle opener on the end. Come to the cradles, we're going to see that they don't move at all, so they don't pivot back and forth or slide up and down the rack.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2018 Honda Accord
Today on our 2018 Honda Accord, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima hatchback two-bike rack. That's going to be part number Y02636. As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features.Now, starting from the outside and working our way in, we're going to see on both of these poles, we have the Yakima bottle openers, for any times you're out on the trail and need a drink. If we look on the cradle, so we're going to see that they are stationary. They don't pivot back and forth or move up and down the bike rack. However, they do have this nice rubber TPE padding right here.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Accord
What's up everybody. It's AJ with ehr.com. Then we checking out the Thule Helium Platform rack on our 2017 Honda Accord. Is a great way to transport two bikes to and from wherever you go to ride them and accommodates many different kinds of bikes, because these arms actually hold onto the tyres themselves. It never touches the frame of the bike. So you see this carbon fiber bike.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 honda accord
Today on our 2017 Honda Accord we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage Trunk Mount 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH910XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it into place. We have three cradles with three straps, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. We're going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Accord
Today we're a 2017 Honda Accord. We're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris freedom platform style two bike rack. That's part number SA4412B. I've already got it loaded up on the Accord just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to hold our bikes. It actually secures our bikes with three points of contact. Each of our wheel cradles have a strap that go over our wheel securing that in place.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Speaker 1: Today in our 2015 Honda Accord, we're gonna be testing the INNO Fork Lock III roof bike rack. It's gonna be part number INA391.As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features.If we come up here, we're gonna see that out bike is fastened at two different points of contact. On the rear we have a strap that comes up and around the tire and fastens it down, securing it to the bike, or to the bike rack. I apologize.If we come up front, we're gonna see we have it mounted by the two forks. So you're gonna want to keep in mind that you're going to have to remove the front wheel of your tire if you want to install your bike on this rack.Something unique about this bike rack that I like is that we have a locking system that folds off and on to our fork mount. And when it's folded onto, you're gonna get a set of keys with your bike rack.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Honda Accord, we're gonna be test fitting the Thule ThruRack Roof Bike Rack. And that's gonna be part number TH535. As you can see, we already have a bike installed. So let's take a look at some of the features. Our bike is gonna be secured at two different points of contact on the roof bike rack. As you can see back here, we have a strap that wraps around the rear wheel and straps it firmly into this cradle.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Honda Accord we're going to be test fitting the Inno Fork Lock Roof Back Rack. It's going to be Part Number INXA391. As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features.If we look back here, we're going to see our bike is secured at two different points of contact. On the rear we have this strap that comes . Wraps up and around the base of our wheel and just fastens it down like that. Up on the front we have a fork mount, and as you can see we have removed the front tire of our bike.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Today in our 2015 Honda Accord, we're going to take a look at the Thule Raceway Pro Two-Bike Rack Trunk Mount. Part number is TH9001PRO. We have a bike on our rack, and we have the rack hooked to our vehicle, just going to show a few things about it. How we have our bike strapped down, we have a total of three straps, we have two up top, and we have one to the side which we call an anti-sway strap, so we going to take off the two up top first, we going to take off our anti-sway strap. When you're loading your bike, you do anti-sway strap first, then the two up top. Let's go ahead and take off our bike, we going to set it off to the side. Now it's always a good idea to go ahead and make sure you put your straps back in place so they don't get lost or damaged, so we're going to do that first.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Today on our 2015 Honda Accord, we're going to take a look at the Thule Passage 3 Bike Rack Carrier Trunk Mount. That part number is TH911XT. We have a bike on the rack, and we have our rack hooked to the vehicle. I just want to show you a few things about it. How we have our bike tied down to our rack, we have a total of three straps. We have two up top, and we have our anti-sway strap around the side. That's going to keep the bike from swaying as you're riding.
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Honda Accord
Male 1: Today on our 2015 Honda Accord, we're going to take a look at the Thule Passage Two-Bike Carrier Bike Mount. Part number's TH910XT. Now I have a bike on our rack and we have our rack hooked to our vehicle. So I want to show you a few things about it. Now how we have our bike on our rack, we have three straps. We have two up top.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Freedom Superclamp. This is a platform-style 2-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. Part number on it is SA4025. Now to begin our test fit we just slide the shank of the Superclamp into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole. Once those are in line with each other we're going to take our provided bolt and we'll thread that in.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to do a test fit on the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Rack. This is a tilting and folding style rack. It's been designed for use with inch and a quarter or two inch hitches. Part number on it is HR8500. We're going to be installing this in a Class 1 hitch today. Please keep in mind that when doing that you're going to limit your capacity to just two bikes. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Yakima FullTilt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord, were going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima FullTilt. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike style rack. Its been designed for use with inch and a quarter or two-inch hitches. The part number on it is Y02462. Now on our Accord, we have a class one hitch currently installed. That means that we need to limit the capacity that we put on the actual rack down to two bikes.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today in our 2013 Honda Accord, were going to be a doing a test fit on the Thule Hitching Post Pro. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. Its been designed for inch and a quarter or two-inch hitches. Part number on it is TH934XTR. Now were using it in a class one hitch today so you will want to keep in mind that its going to limit our capacity to two bikes. Now to begin the test fit, were going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch.
SportRack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Sport Rack folding and tilting 3-bike rack. Now they've designed this so we can use it with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. Part number on it is SR2403. This is also available in a 4-bike configuration if you prefer it that way. Part number on that is SR2404. Now on our Accord today we've just got a class one hitch installed.
Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Thelma. This is a folding platform-style 3-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA4239B. Now please keep in mind, we're using a class one hitch today, and when you use a class one hitch you are going to be limited to a 2-bike capacity. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Bike Porter. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. It's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is SA404B. We're using a class one hitch today, so I want you to keep in mind that you will be limited to a 2-bike capacity when using this rack. If this is the only hitch you plan on using your Bike Porter in, the SA402B is a 2-bike configuration that may work out perfectly for you. To begin the test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the Bike Porter into the receiver tube of our hitch.
Saris Axis Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Axis. This is a folding and tilting 2-bike-style rack. It's been made for 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number is SA832. We're using an 1-1/4" hitch here so we will be limited to a 2-bike capacity, but we do have a 3-bike available, which is part number SA833, and a 4-bike available as part number SA834. Now to begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do we want to line up the threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Honda Accord
Today on our 2013 Honda Accord we're going to be doing a test fit on the Swagman Titan. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They've designed it so we can use it with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. The part number on it is S63410. Today on our Accord we've got a class one hitch, and when using a class one hitch with the Titan or any other 4-bike rack for that matter, you will be limited to a 2-bike capacity, so please keep that in mind. To begin our test fit we're just going to slide the shank of the Titan right into the receiver tube of our hitch. We then want to line up our threaded hole with our hitch pinhole.
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Accord
Today on our 2012 Honda Accord, well be test fitting the Yakima QuickBack 2-Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack, part #Y02621. Weve already preassembled our bike rack and test fit it on the deck lid to ensure its correct fit according to the instructions for the bike rack. Were ready to fit it to the vehicle.Well simply place the bike rack on the deck lid, ensuring that the flat end of the pads are face down. Well then hook the two top straps to the deck lid between the rear window and the deck lid itself. Well pull them slightly tight just to hold the bike rack in place. Well then move to the side and bottom straps, where well hook them in the appropriate locations, the side here right above the taillight and the bottom down here at the bottom of the trunk between the deck lid and the bumper itself.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Accord
Today on our 2012 Honda Accord, well be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part #RKY1014. Now, to begin our test fit, our vehicle is already equipped with a roof rack system. Well place our bike rack on top of the roof rack, making sure that the head of the bike rack is directly over the front crossbar. Well also need to make sure that the rubber-coated steel straps are underneath the front crossbar. We can then bring them around, and after removing the cover from the head of the bike rack, well clip them into place. Well then move to the rear crossbar, where well put the clamp from the bike rack around the rear crossbar and secure it using the wing nuts included with the bike rack.
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