# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 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.
Not what I hoped for. Didn't realize until afterwards that only the Thule locking hitch pin fits, as I ordered the eTrailer one, which is too large of a diameter. My bigger frustration is that I can only fit one adult bike and two kids, when I need two adults and two kids... The picture shows it's maxed out with three bikes. No way I could squeeze them tighter to fit a fourth bike.
# 2
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
2011 Toyota FJ CruiserWhen I purchased this rack it specifically said it would fit on a FJ Cruiser factory equipment tire. The rack does accommodate the width but not the height (P265/70R17) so the (U) section of the rack is not long enough to come in contact with the lower part of the tire. This makes the rack unexceptional the carry bikes on the tire do to the lack of support! The rack itself is well constructed and would be excellent on a smaller tire. I modified this rack so it would contact the tire in two places, this works great and just returned from a 4,000 mile trip and could not be happier. Easy to put on, rock solid ride, though my bike frames are small tube and I used a small piece of split garden hose to take the slop out of the rubber frame cradles.
As an owner of a Toyota FJ Cruiser(w/a backup camera) I've been looking for a spare tire Bike rack for my Mt. Bike. This rack worked very well, it fit over the tire(265/70 r17)nicely & all the straps fit correctly & securly. There was no movement of the rack or the bike on the dirt roads I was travelling. I did need to add a cross bar(see above review) to keep the down U off the tire rim & because I have a full suspension bike it was positioned weird. Bottom line, very nice rack kept everything secure. Quite pleased & great price also!!
# 3
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches
I’ve owned this bike rack for over a year and I’m quite happy with it. One of the main reasons I bought it was due to the price, modular build and security. This bike rack holds four bikes and was equal in price (May 2021) to high end brand racks that hold two bikes. You can either install the single rack that holds two bikes, add on a rack for an additional two bikes or add on the cargo carrier. If you only need to mount one bike, you don’t need a huge four bike rack. The arms that clamp onto the top tube lock so there’s no way someone can lift the bike off the rack. Then you can also install the locking cable which reaches through all 8 wheels of four bikes so no one can steal the wheels. The hitch pin comes with a lock as well. This setup is very secure and sturdy. Things I don’t necessarily like include the lack of security for the additional bike rack and cargo carrier. They would require locking pins to prevent theft. Although the parts are sturdy, they are quite heavy. I’ve learned that with four bikes on the rack, rear turn signals and brake lights are almost impossible to see on a 2017 Ford Escape. That’s a bit dangerous, but probably unavoidable regardless of rack. Also, mounting four bikes can be a bit tricky and require some finagling. I’m super happy with this purchase and would recommend it if you’re looking to buy a four bike rack without spending a fortune (but also avoiding cheap, flimsy racks) and value security.
I have been extremely happy with this purchase. The rack is well built. Made of thick steel and not flimsy at all, which was a major issue with the rack I was replacing. I use it on a minivan and carry 3-4 bikes each time with no problems. I do take it off after each use as it would be in the way to just keep on the vehicle. It's quite heavy and not the easiest thing to align and slide in your receiver each time for install prior to a bike ride. If you have a second person available to assist I would recommend it. I believe I will get many great years of use from this bike rack.
# 4
Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms
This bike rack works great. Took my bike on a cross country road trip from Tampa, Florida to Whistler, British Columbia and back with no issues. There was no slipping or excessive shaking with highway speeds up to 80ish mph. Encountered 105 degree heat, rain squalls and snow storms with no issues. No problems with the set up and the fact that the rear spare tire on my 2011 Toyota Rav4 is off center was not an issue as the rack can accommodate for this. It's a well made product from a reputable company. Make sure to read the directions as they advise against opening the rear hatch with the bike on the rack due to weight concerns. Shipping was quick as were replies to questions to customer service. Follow up correspondence from etrailer was also appreciated. Overall great experience, would highly recommend the product as well as etrailer. Thanks!
ToyotaIt's been just shy of one year since we purchased this for our Toyota RAV4's spare tire mount. It's been easy to install, use, and keep our bikes secure for trips both long and short. It has also been convenient that the assembly allows us to easily open and close the horizontal swinging trunk door of the car without straps or other parts getting in the way. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a safe, secure solution to moving two bikes around for compatible vehicles!
# 5
Curt 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Nice bike rack ! Saddles are well made and none of the ears that hold the straps in place have broken like they have with other brands I've owned. It came with 1 strap for each saddle and the straps seem just a tad stretchy. I looked on line and found that Home Depot has a good price for the straps so I now have 2 straps on each saddle. I've got it on a 1&1/4 hitch, but it came with an adapter for a 2 inch. It holds 3 road bikes. I used it all the time.
Order the curt 4 bike hitch rack and have not tried it yet. The ordering process was simple and I also used the toll to determine which hitch and rack capacity’s would fit my vehicle. Outstanding! Once ordered, I was told who picked and shipped the product and tracking information motion was provided. The shipping was fast and free. I would highly recommended etrailer for your towing and carrying needs.Their customer service, knowledge, shipping and price are the Best. Highly recommended!
# 6
Malone Runway Spare Tire Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms
The eTrailer has been a God send and we are so grateful. Our son-in-law died from COVID last year which left our daughter and two grand-daughters alone. This eTrailer was a gift which allows the three of them to get out for bike rides whenever they need to “clear their heads” and be refreshed in God’s glorious creation. This is the ONLY three bike carrier we know of… and Thank You for making it available. God bless.
We received the bike rack very quickly and installed it on our 2011 Rav 4. The rack seems quite sturdy but we couldn't be confident in using it. The straps holding the unit onto the spare tire, when tightened as much as humanly possible, still left the hooks somewhat loose. We simulated a bouncy dirt rocky road and the straps worked their way loose towards the sides of the spare tire thus loosening the whole unit. We felt that the whole thing could easily come off the spare tire taking our new bikes with it. We just felt like it was too risky. The way the Rav 4 spare tire is mounted makes it hard to get the straps all the way straight under the tire and, therefore, leaves them vulnerable to working their way loose and off the tire.
# 7
Inno Velo Gripper Bike Rack for Truck Beds - Clamp On
Easy to install Could be deeper C channel to make adaptation with a Leer cover a bit better. They look great and very adaptable to any size bike frame
Using the Grippers for carrying 2 ebikes, weighing 55 & 75 lbs. I know this is above the rated bike weights but so far they have performed well. My short bed keeps the 75# bike pretty well locked in front to back so that may help.
# 8
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I really like this bike carrier. It is well-designed and thought out for making storage compact, integrated ramp for loading/unloading heavy eBikes, innovated anti-rattle hitch, easy access foot step to unlock and tilt the rack, integrated wheel straps, and integrated locking system (no cables to deal with).
This is as solid and convenient a rack that there is. It takes some learning to get two eBikes properly mounted, but once done it's repeatable. Take photos once you have them satisfactorily mounted. Learning how to store the ramp takes a while as it's not obvious, despite the helpful arrows showing the proper orientation. If it's not in right the tongue doesn't store and the wheels don't come down. Once it's folded up properly it takes up very little space and is easy to move around. The tongue that goes into the towing receiver is excellent and there's no wobble. It's easy to go between the two sizes.
# 9
Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
etrailer: prompt delivery, fair price! Rack: It does fit my (2) Gazelle T10 eBikes. 1) I found I had to adjust every setting to get bikes to fit. Until you learn there are many adjustments, it does not seem like the center/vertical clamps will reach both seat posts. 2) The ramp is barely usable; my wheels are max it will fit and you must have at least 12ft of clearance on each side of car to get bike lined up with ramp. 3) My bikes have a "walk" feature, this is not usable as its too awkward to hold the walk button down and move around the rack. I found its easier to abandon the ramp and load front then rear wheel. I will rig up a wheel stop, on ends of each wheel holder so bike will not roll off while I strap it in. 4) Rack did NOT come with a lock for hitch pin; this is very disappointing as they say in manual this is an optional item. Every rack I have seen at least has a clip that would otherwise hold the hitch pin in if somehow the bolt loosened up. 5) The rack weight is the lightest I have found. 6) You must load the first bike (closest to car) from car passenger side. This will avoid you bike pedals hitting the vertical bar. That means you must load the 2nd bike manually as there is no way to get the pedals past the vertical bar. I will get used to this, I hope. 7) The rack is a few inches above the receiver (part that goes into hitch) so if you have a low hitch this might be an issue with ground clearance. With both bikes mounted up, it seems very stable and hopefully will be secure in travel.
works for my setup. I have 2 lectric bikes and it carried them no problem. My minor issue is my Outdoors RV Trailer is high off the ground and the "ramp" is much too short to be helpful.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
We just completed an 8K mile RV trip with the Hollywood rack mounted on our rear hitch. We have 2 Lectric e-bikes, we purchased this rack because it was rated for the combined weight of our bikes. The rack performed perfectly! We were able to easily load and unload the bikes and the rack held up very well. While the photo doesn't highlight the rack, it does show the use of my etrailer adapter to support the Hollywood rack and our tow vehicle. The rack is nicely out of the way of the tow vehicle and has plenty of clearance from the airflow at the back of the RV.
Very solid construction. I have 2 heavy electric bikes and it seems to work fine. Not many racks are rated as high for weight.
# 11
RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
It is everything I expected. It works perfectly with my 2 e-bikes or traditional bikes. I keep it permanently attached to my camper van and it swings away easily to allow access to the rear doors loaded or empty.
Perfect rack for my Jeep Wrangler. Easy to assemble, easy to use, and it keeps the bikes well clear of the tailgate, even with a 35” spare tire mounted on the back. I use a small extension and an anti-rattle locking hitch pin to help it clear the oversized spare.
# 12
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
The quality of the rack is very sturdy and well built. I needed a rack that has a 12” spacing between wheels do to the baskets on each bike, and this rack delivered that. The issues I have with this rack are: I have a GMC Yukon suv and with the rack mounted I have to lift my two Lecritc 2.0 e-bikes, at 60 pounds each up over 24” to get it mounted. It sure could use ramps, which I know it did not come with. The clamp hold down does not work with fenders on a bike. It does not clamp very well on the cross bar (male and female) type do to the width and the angle of the cross bars. When clamping in front of the front fender makes the bike very unstable, and will require additional strapping and tie downs to secure the bikes. It claims it is for e-bikes, but only if it has no fenders. Nice rack, just not for me.
I had a great trunk rack. However, it would not hold an E bike due to the weight. This rack does a great job of holding my E bike. The rack also allows for me to get into my hatch where a trunk rack would not.
# 13
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
So after much research into bike racks, I decided on pulling the plug on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I've looked into the Kuat NV and other brands, but they were just too much for my needs. If you've got "regular" bikes and not the heavier eBikes, then this rack is perfect. I wanted a hitch rack that was user friendly and not overly complicated. I have a mixed bag of bikes and this rack can handle them all, from mountain bikes, street bikes, and BMX bikes. I like that this rack comes with an adapter piece for 20"-24" wheels. Assembly of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a no-brainer. I think it's only 4-5 bolts really. Everything else is ready to go. The anti-rattle hitch ball mechanism is simple to use with just a twist of the dial, easy. The tilt pedal/lever is also easy to access should you need to open your hatch, a solid "click" assures it's in place. So far, loving this rack. Fit and finish is superb. Thanks to Jerred and etrailer for answering my questions, always helpful.
OMG!! I have been researching and pricing bike racks for a month. Every time I thought I was ready to pull the trigger, I have a question or review that through me off the trail. I was ready to purchase the rack from outdoor retail store and drive 2 hours to pick it up from store to save the $75 shipping, when I thought about etrailer that I had used when I had a travel trailer. Checked them out, they had the exact rack I decided to buy, with $[XX] discount and free shipping. Life doesn’t get any better. It was delivered right on time and in great shape. BTW etrailers website description and videos were better than the racks manufacturer site. You are Rock Stars in my book. Overall, start to finish was above and beyond expectations.
# 14
Swagman Current Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Fantastic product, with super shipping and order support. Given that it's rated for bikes twice the weight of these 2, I was looking for something really solid, and this delivers! Had to reverse the ordering of the hold-down arms to get a good hold on the bike with a low topbar, and I had to use a bar adapter for the lowstep bike, but it all worked. Some people had expressed concern about the bikes or rack blocking the taillights, but on my Honda Pilot there was no problem. Only issue -- which isn't its fault -- is that my backup camera/collision warning system thinks it's going to hit the bike and alerts when in reverse; don't think there is a workaround there. The rack and bikes do not extend past the width of the Pilot, which is nice. When empty and folded up, it's very compact, and the rear hatch opens with plenty of clearance. Unlike the pictures online, the tiedown straps are black, not vivid yellow, which suits me fine. Very solid and well made!
Coming from a Kuat bike rack made out of aluminum this thing is built like a tank. I needed the extra weight capacity of the Swagman for carrying two electric bikes from the Electric Bike company in Newport Beach, CA. The Electric Bike Company also recommended the Swagman for transporting their beach cruisers, since the Swagman secures the bikes by the upper frame rail of the bike and not from the tires like so many other racks. The EBC bikes have fenders and steel baskets, which make a rack that secures bikes by their tires unusable. The Swagman came packaged with zero damage, and went together in a matter of minutes. I put it on my truck to pre-test it out with our two bikes, and to get the bike tire holders properly spaced and tightened down. Our bikes each weigh 53lbs. and this particular Swagman has a max rating for 60lbs. per bike. The Swagman comes with a cable to lock your bikes, a locking receiver pin, and the arm that secures the bikes is lockable. So far, I'm really liking this rack, based upon the quality, security, and price.
# 15
Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Only rack we found that could carry our heavy ebikes. Love the locking mechanism!! Even works with our fenders. Wish it had place to mount license plate.
Seems very well made and easy to use, I also have Kuat NV 2.0 , both are great racks
# 16
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Awesome rack. I keep it on all summer. When there are not bikes on it, it folds up nicely. It's very secure and encourages me to use it by design.
Easy to assemble, solid feel and build, folding to store on the wall is a great feature. I found it very easy to configure for my bikes. Lowering the upright post to load the inner bike makes it much easier to use! For 1/3-1/4 of the price of bigger names I am very happy.
# 17
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Easy assembly and install. Took it for a spin day after i received it and it worked well. Heavier than expected. Well built. I'd give it 5 stars if it had straps for 2 bikes. It is a 2 bike rack after all. Pretty cheap move. Now i have to find and order more rubber straps. Keep a 3/4 socket wrench with you because you may have to tighten the hitch bolt after a while. Rack got a little wobbly after 40 miles and needed another turn on the bolt.
I've been very pleased with the Rhino Rack. Packaging was good. Assembly was simple. Fit tightly in 2" hitch. It's definitely made of thick, heavy duty materials strong enough to easily carry two bikes. The tilting function moves the (unloaded) rack a distance which completely clears the lowered tailgate of my Dodge Ram 2500, allowing access to the truck bed. When loaded with two bikes, the rack rides tightly when driving on bumpy dirt roads. I use a couple of bungee cords to secure the bikes to the rack and/or the truck, in addition to the tie-down rubber straps. Carrier arms fold neatly away. Rubber tie-down straps are thick and adequate length. No complaints. Very pleased. Can't remember what I paid for this, but it was worth every penny.
# 18
Rola TX-104 4-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Tilting
Decent 4-bike rack for the price. Stable side-to-side with the screw-in hitch pin (2 inch receiver version). Gets some fore-aft rocking over bumps at speed (inherent to the tilting design). Bikes need bungee cords to keep them from swinging (typical for this style of rack). I used this with two bikes, and really struggle to see how four full-size bikes could be added. Maybe if seats were removed? I added bumpers and some padding for the vertical post, and will probably relocate the retainer pin lanyard so the rack can be completely collapsed for storage. A few design improvements for 5 star rating would be: 1 - Add some bumpers for the fully lowered position, 2 -Add some padding on the vertical post for bike contact or accidental vehicle hatch lifting when in the raised position, 3 - Mount the retainer pin lanyard to one of the through-bolts or move the lanyard hole - collapsing this rack chews up the retaining lanyard. etrailer.com service was great - well packaged, and quickly shipped!
We have used this product on a Chevy Silverado and a 2021 Rav4, to transport 2 or 3 bikes on local trips, and on trips of over 500 miles out and back. The bikes have been well secured - never a problem with any of the straps that secure them to the rack. The rack is steel, very sturdy, but also a bit heavy and that could be a disadvantage for a woman. The product could be improved by providing a means of locking it to the receiver hitch. Overall we are very pleased with the product.
# 19
RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
The rack is solidly built and hold the bike securely. The reason I purchased this rack is for single bike transport while being light weight and easy to handle. I am reducing one star due to the rather cheap feeling of the hitch pin lock. It feels mostly plastic with the exception of the internal locking mechanism. I would not put very much faith in it's security.
I love this bike rack. So compact when folded up, and I can open my hatchback with ease. When extended and carrying a bike, it's solid and dependable. Highly recommended. And dealing with etrailer is always a pleasure.
# 20
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
I am totally in love with this rack. It works exceptionally well--easy to load and unload my bikes and they feel stable. I replaced a 5 bike, Thule hanging style with this rack. My absolute favorite thing about the rack is that the rear door of my 2017 MDX can open and close with the 2-bike rack in place (not loaded, folded up toward the car). This is a total game changer. I have 3 small kids and I love that I no longer have to battle a bike rack every time I need access to the back of my car.
This bike rack has worked well for our family of 4. It allows us to safely and securely carry all 4 bikes through the mountains of Colorado with our Hallmark Milner truck camper. Strong and durable rack that barely moves when driving. etrailer's customer service was outstanding. The rack was initially delayed and after one phone call to check status a warehouse manager quickly solved a minor issue and got the rack shipped. etrailer was fantastic in managing this transaction with extremely limited staffing. etrailer is the first place I check for anything recreation as I've never had anything but stellar service.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited
Hey, everybody, welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 here on the back of our 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited. So this is gonna be a very nice way of giving yourself a very nice bike rack here on the back of your Jeep. That way we can start having some fun on the trails. So this is gonna be the premier two bike platform rack here at etrailer.com for a variety of different reasons. Let alone, it looks really, really good today.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby, and today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0, here on the back of our 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited. So this is gonna be a very nice way of giving you guys kind of a medium build to start carrying your bikes. Now, why I say that, obviously Kuat is doing a great job of putting a lot of aesthetics into the Sherpa here. I think it looks really good here in the gunmetal gray, which is great, but I'd really like too, it does an excellent job of actually holding onto our bikes.
Best 2018 Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited Spare Tire Bike Rack Options
Speaker 1: Today we're gonna be taking a look at the best spare tire mounted bike racks for the Jeep Wrangler. Here we have from Yakima the spare red. Here's the Thule Spare Me. And from Hollywood Racks we have the SR1. Now, all the bike racks here have been designed to work with a very wide range of Wrangler Jeeps.Now, the biggest fitment issue that you're typically gonna have is with really large oversized tires. All of our racks are designed to work with the 33 x 1250 size and not too much over that.
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