# 1
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!
# 2
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.
# 3
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.
# 4
Curt Bike Rack for 5 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
It was obvious that we received a product that was returned by someone else when the box was overly taped shut, a support collar was broken, and most of the pieces were out of their ripped plastic bags. However, it was a great price to hold 5, 26" and/or 27" Trek bikes. I used a piece of the broken collar and went ahead and assembled the rack. Due to the weight of the 5 bikes it did not wobble that much when driving, as one of the bike tires was up against my car. I can only imagine that if we received an untampered product that this review would have been 5 stars. The picture is a little hard to see, but there are 5 Trek bikes on the rack on my 2020 Toyota Seinna.
We received a damaged box, damaged items, no instructions, the nuts and bolts are completely stripped and not inside a bag. This was obviously used, returned, not checked for quality and sent out. We are extremely upset.
# 5
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.
# 6
Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Performed perfectly on a 140 mile round-trip in my 2017 Acura MDX. It took me a few tries to position the anchors inside the top of the hatch, but I got the hang of it and the rack did not shift at all while driving 50-60 mph on the highway.
Excellent quality! Bike rack comes fully assembled. Cam locks hold the upper support and the bike arms in position and are very easy to use.fairly useless included cable lock. Will only work if you always carry 3 bikes. I just used my cable lock and had no problems transporting my bike to the trails.
# 7
Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Matte Black
I've taken this rack all over New England on the front of my Dodge Ram 3500 pick up truck with a truck camper. I had no idea it was possible to love a bike rack so much. After one drive I didn't ever worry about it again. So nice that it locks up when I am camping or taking a quick stop for food on the road. So glad I bought it from etrailer. They totally help me pick the perfect rack for my challenging set up.
Still very new, but what an awesome bike rack! Assembly was a snap and the rack is rock-solid when you secure it to the hitch receiver. etrailer was amazing too - excellent communication, price and fast, free delivery. Overall I am extremely happy with the rack and service!
# 8
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.
# 9
Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
WOW WOW WOW That is what I just kept saying after installing this Saris bike rack. I have been looking for a bike rack for almost 3-4 months now. Thule and Yakima didn't have what I was looking for. Their solution for a 4-5 bike rack is too complicated, not efficient, and it would be a nightmare to manage on a regular basis. So I couldn't get myself to pull a trigger on any of those and I kept searching. Finally, I came to eTrailer and found out about Saris. That is where the love starts :) We are a family of 5 (3 kids and 2 grown-ups). I needed something that will help me load bikes fast, unload them and still be able to have access to the back of my Toyota Sequoia. Saris delivered in every way. Assemble of the item is straight forward. Instructions are clear and to the point. They even give you a yellow strip that helps you mark where the hitch needs to be in order to align hole openings for easier installation after you install it the first time ;) The back-up camera is still usable but not 100%. Tilting down the rack with the bikes on it is simple as 1-2-3. There is plenty of room left between the trunk door and the bike as you can see on the pictures. One HUGE benefit is that you do not need any extra parts for kids bikes. Not like with other brands. Saris delivers tremendously on this part too. No shaking, rattling, or anything that would make you notice that you have this amazing product on the back of your SUV/truck. I can't recommend it more. I am just surprised that this product has not been more advertised and represented compared to other products.
this thing is a beast. while i haven't used it as much as i thought i would, i'm really happy with the quality of the rack. would def recommend to others looking for a 4 bike rack.
# 10
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Perfect for my 2019 RAV-4. I like this product because it allows me to drive and park without having to worry about height clearances in the city and parking was still navigable. Definitely worth the money!
First, etrailers.com is the BEST! Okay, this rack is amazing. If it was made in the U.S.A, I believe it would be closer to $ 800.00+, it's not, thus the incredible price point, imo. Incredible craftmanship, sturdy, versatile, nice to look at, as well. Very detailed instructions included. Fits my 2015 Prius 4 perfectly. Our beach cruises both required adaptor bars. I opted to wait on the bike rack, to ensure a good fit, etc. then purchase the adaptor bars. After much research, I went with Delta adaptors, I wish etrailers.com carried them, but they do not. Nevertheless, this rack is tops, highly recommend. Thank you for reading!
# 11
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!
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, on our 2022 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Swagman XC2 Platform Style Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Honda, really simple, not a whole lot to it. This is gonna be a great choice for those of you that are kind of just getting started or don't really go riding, you know, a whole lot. If you're someone that's out hitting the trails every weekend or a couple times a week, something like that, you know there's some other racks out there that'll probably be a better choice for you. I'm a big fan of the Kuat Platform Style Racks, just about any of them are really good, but that's not a takeaway from this.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer, today on our 2022 Honda pilot, we're gonna be checking out the CURT premium hitch mounted bike rack. First impression of the rack on the back of the Honda I think it looks pretty good. Actually it's really simple and easy to use and this could be a great way to get a bunch of bikes to and from the trail. So this one can hold up to a total of four, but if you need to carry an additional one there's a five bike version of this rack available as well. So you got a couple options there. So I talked about how simple it is.
Kuat NV 2-0 Base 2-Bike Platform Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the Kuat NV 2.0 Base. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2020 Honda Pilot. If you're looking for a durable and reliable bike rack that has pretty much all the features you'd expect from a premium rack that's where the Kuat NV comes in handy. Now the Base version is the matte black not as premium option as a Kuat NV 2.0 where you still get pretty much the same features but at a slightly more affordable price. So let's talk about how this fits on the Honda Pilot. I think it fits great.
Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we have a Saris SuperClamp EX two-bike rack. We're gonna take a look at how it fits our 2020 Honda Pilot, and we'll talk about its different features and help you decide if this is gonna be the right bike rack for you. This does have some different features like a great weight capacity of 60 pounds for your electric bikes. It's technically a dual wheel mount rack and it has straps, so whether you have any type of frame or even if you have fenders, this can technically work for them. So there's a lot of versatility to this rack, but the first feature we'll take a look at is gonna be our tilt away feature. There's a large lever here at the end.
RockyMounts AfterParty Swing Away 2 Bike Rack Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we have the RockyMounts AfterParty 2 Bikes Swing Away bike rack, and we're gonna take a look at how this fits our 2020 Honda Pilot. This bike rack is especially helpful because it swings away for full hatch access. Plus you also have the fun features of this being a dual wheel mounted bike rack and a good weight capacity for heavy electric bikes. What we're gonna do is we're going to loosen the lever down here. So this lever is pretty much loosened so I'm just gonna rotate this until it's completely out. And then in the back there's that knob.
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at Trailer. Today on our 2020 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Curt premium Hitch Runner bike rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the pilot, I think it looks pretty good. You know it holds your bike up at a good level here to where it's easy to get it off and on, and you can still see out of your back window whenever you're driving down the road. So, that's always a bonus. The rack that we have here today can hold up to a total of four bikes, but if you need to carry more, there's a five bike version available as well.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Honda Pilot
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2020 Honda Pilot, we're gonna be checking out the Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch-mounted Bike Rack. First impressions of the rack on the back of the Pilot, I think it looks really good, and that kinda holds true for just about any vehicle. Honestly, you put this rack on, I'm a big fan of it. This one in particular, I like where it sits. The top of the rack is almost chest-level, it's gonna make it easy to get your bikes on and take them off, really manageable.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot. We've been testing some bike racks on it. Right now, we have the Kuat NV 2.0 loaded up. Now this is a really nice high-quality bike rack. What's pretty cool is that it comes in a couple of different colors.
Reese Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey guys, it's Colin here at etrailer. And today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot. We're going to do a test fit of the Reese 3 Bike Rack. Now this is a pretty basic bike rack. It's going to be able to get three of your bikes loaded up so you can get them to and from your destination. It doesn't have a ton of features.
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Ryan: How's it going, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer.Com. Today on our 2019 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima Ridgeback two bike rack. Now, this is going to be able to hold a total of two bikes. It's going to hold each bike down in three spots. We're going to have two straps here along the top of our frame rail.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot ts02B
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer Platform Style Rack on our 2019 Honda Pilot. This is going to have no frame contact, so it's going to be great for your more expensive carbon fiber bikes. The coolest thing about this bike rack, you can tilt with your bikes installed. All you have to do is just press in that lever down low, and then you're going to be able to access anything that's in the back of your Pilot.
Rhino Rack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Adam: Hi, everyone. Adam, with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Rhino-Rack Hanging Style Bike Rack on our 2019 Honda Pilot. This is going to be able to carry up to two bikes with three different tie-down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top and an anti-sway cradle at the bottom, and what that's going to do, it's going to limit that bike to bike contact that you get whenever you're driving down the road.It's really simple to get this off the rack. All you got to do for all three is just take this rubber strap and get it off like so.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here with etrailer. Today we have in here a 2019 Honda Pilot. We've been test riding some bike racks. Right here, we have a Saris Glide EX. This is a five bike hanging style rack. So as you can see, it's holding our bike by the top two, right there.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today, on our 2019 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack. Now, my favorite thing about the rack is that it's going to be very well made and heavy-duty. But on the same token, it's going to be incredibly lightweight and that's because it's made from aluminum. So not only is it going to be easy to handle, we're not going to have to worry about any rust or corrosion issues either.Our bike is going to be held down in three spots. You're going to have two straps here on the top two and another strap right here.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Brian: How's it going everyone, Brian here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2019 Honda pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Rola TX two bike rack. One of the things I really like about this rack is how compact it is. Going to be a very good way to carry 2 bikes and still be able to fit into those tight parking spots or tight grouches without having to take your bikes off and fold everything down. Our bike is going to be held down at three points. We're going to have 2 straps here on the top too, as well as a strap down here.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Pilot
Collin: Hey guys. It's Collin here at etrailer. Today we have a 2019 Honda Pilot and we're going to do a test fit of the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 bike rack. This is a hanging style bike rack that's going to allow you to carry up to four bikes to and from your destination. With the hanging style rack it is going to hold your bike by the top tube right here. It is going to have three different points where it secures your bike.It has two thick rubber straps across the top frame of our bike, on that top two.
Reese Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Honda Pilot
Colin: Hey guys, it's Colin here at etrailer and today we have a 2018 Honda Pilot. We've been test fitting some hitch mounted accessories. Right now, we have the Reese 3 Bike Rack installed. This is going to be a hanging style bike rack that's going to allow you to get up to three bikes loaded so you can haul them to and from your destination. It's going to be nice for you and a couple kids, or your wife and a kid, or maybe even some buddies, to get your bikes out to the trails and go for a ride.Now, this bike rack is going to be more of a basic or entry-level bike rack, just something that if you're just looking for a simple bike rack that's going to get your bikes from A to B and you don't need all the fancy features that you might find on some others, this going to be a really great option for you.Now, each bike is going to be secured at two points. You can see we have nice hook and loop straps securing our top tube into the cradles.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Hey, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. So, this is a premium rack, but not really at the premium price like the Kuat NV. If you want a lightweight bike rack that has super smooth movement and is very versatile, then this might be the one for you. We're gonna focus on how it works on the Honda Pilot though.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot RKY10004
Hey everyone, it's Evangaline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at how the RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Rack fits on the 2017 Honda Pilot. So the MonoRail is super popular because of its versatility. Whether you have a heavy electric bike, you've got a fat tire bike, you have women's frames, step through frame, children's bikes. It can work with those bikes. So we'll talk about how it works with the Honda Pilot.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot nv22g
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Kuat NV two bike platform rack and how it fits on our 2017 Honda Pilot. So the Kuat NV is very versatile, no matter what type of bike rack or bike you have, no matter what shape it is or even weight, this is likely to fit it. And you can also get things like a ramp added on if you need that little extra help. So we'll talk about it with the Pilot. One of the features that works well with the Pilot is that it can tilt away.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Hey everyone, It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at how the Hollywood Racks Destination four bike platform rack fits on the 2017 Honda Pilot. So right off the bat, I think this is a great pairing with a Honda Pilot. It's an affordable bike rack, but still a platform rack. And it doesn't take up as much space as other platform racks. Plus, if you have your friends, your family, and your Pilot and you need to go for a bike ride this is a great way to make it happen.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2017 Honda Pilot, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro Two Bike Rack.One of my favorite things about this bike rack is that it's going to be made from aluminum, so it's going to be incredibly lightweight and easy to handle, we're also not going to have to worry about any rust or corrosion issues either. Our rack is going to hold our bike down in three spots, two straps here on the top tube, and a strap down here, that's actually going to be an anti-sway strap, which will help prevent any side-to-side movement, that way your bikes don't touch each other, or your bike doesn't touch the back of your vehicle.This rack can hold up to two bikes, however, if you need an extra one, Thule does make the same rack, except in a three bike version. Now let's go ahead and remove our bike, that way we can take a better look at the rack itself. To do it is very simple, we'll come here to our ratcheting straps, push down the lever, and pull the strap out. Once you have the straps out of the way, just grab our bike and set it off to the side.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Pilot
Today, on our 2017 Honda Pilot, we're taking a look at the Yakima Full-Back Trunk-Mount 2-Bike Rack, that part number is: Y02634. Now, we already have our bike secured down here, we're first going to show you how we secure it in place. On the end here, we do have a cable lock, this can be used to lock your bike onto your rack. It is going to lock this last bike, which will prevent anyone from being able to remove the first or the last bike. To remove our bikes and to secure them, we're going to push on our tabs and pull out our zip strips. They easily push into place, and they've got cushioning to prevent any scratches or abrasions from our straps onto our bike. We'll take that off. It's going to hold it in three points, two on the frame and one as an anti-sway cradle, as you saw before.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Honda Pilot
Speaker 1: Today in our 2016 Honda Pilot we're gonna be test fitting the Yakima fold back two bike rack part number Y02634. We already have a bike installed on the rack so let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. This is one of the more higher end hatch mount and bike racks that you're gonna see out there, starting at the ends here we're gonna have the patented Yakima bottle opener on one, and this comes with a lot of the Yakima bike racks. And on the other end we're gonna have the integrated cable lock.You would actually take it out, wrap it around the outer frame of the outer bike and attach it to this point here and lock it in place to secure your bikes in place once everything's done. Moving to the cradles, these are gonna be stationary meaning they don't move back and forth or side to side, however they do have this TPE padding at the base here and that's gonna act as kind of a shock absorber for your frame while you're traveling and help protect it. It's also gonna be padded along the bottom side of our zip strips here as well where it makes contact with your bike frame.It's gonna hold your bike at three points, we'll have two zip strips up at the top two here, one off to the side which is gonna serve as an anti-sway cradle to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth and causing bike to bike contact.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2016 Honda Pilot Y02636
Speaker 1: Today with our 2016 Honda Pilot, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima HalfBack 2 Bike Rack, part number Y02636. We already have a bike installed on our rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Starting at the end here, at the ends of both of our arms we're gonna have the Yakima bottle openers which are pretty common amongst most other bike racks. Moving back we have the cradles here. These are stationary, meaning they don't move back and forth or side to side but they do have this TPE padding at the base here, and that's gonna act as a shock absorber while you travel to help protect the frame of your bike.
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