# 1
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.
# 2
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
Works great for my 2019 Jeep Renegade. I adjusted it to be open a little more, so I could use my rear wiper. It also keep pressure off the rear spoiler.
When I started the search for a bike rack, I was so disappointed and upset to hear that I would need to install a hitch and spend even more money to buy another bike rack for my 2016 jeep renegade. I ordered this bike rack with a little hope but got a huge surprise! Not only is it super convenient and easy to install but I can fully use my trunk and not spend a ton of money!
# 3
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.
# 4
Swagman XC-Extended Bike Rack for 2 Recumbent Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I have bad shoulders and could no longer lift my long wheelbase recumbent bike up to my Thule rack. The new rack solved the problem and made it much easier to load the bike. Very happy I got the new Swagman rack.
Thank you again for such excellent customer service. I am including two pics from today showing the bikes mounted on my 2009 Honda Fit with the bike rack we purchased from you. Please feel free to use them in any of your publications, print or web.
# 5
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.
# 6
Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This rack is perfect! eTrailer had it shipped and at my home in almost no time. I drove with it on the car today, and it was solid and secure. It's super easy to get on and off the hitch. I'm 5'1 and I was able to load the bike on with the ramp without a struggle. Thanks for the thorough video and comparison information. It made this purchase easy.
I purchased the rack and receiver hitch a year ago. Installation of the rack was made simple with the installation video that was specific to my vehicle (2020 Honda Accord). Literally took less than an hour start to finish. Only tool that I needed to buy was a torque wrench, which was about 20 bucks. It did require a very small cut in the plastic bumper that was accomplished easily with a keyhole saw. There was no drilling or other significant issues. The rack itself is awesome! My wife and I have two Lectric XP3 bikes. They weigh about 65 pounds each with battery. When we travel I revome the batteries to save a bit of weight. I have made two cross country trips (over 6000 miles) with this rack and have never had an issue. Literally every gas stop or hotel stop someone asks me about the rack and bikes. It really is that nice. My wife usually scolds me because we lose a 1/2 hour of travel time each stop to visit with complete strangers:) The rack is easy to install and remove on the receiver hitch. The lockout feature works great and gives a great deal of peace of mind. The bikes are easy to load. I don't use it, but there is a ramp that could make loading the bikes easier if a person couldn't lift the bike onto the rack. There are two arms the lock onto the frame of the bikes similar to the receiver hitch. Once locked down the bikes will not move. I would recommend ordering the longer ratchet staps if you have fat tires. I think they cost around 20 bucks but the longer straps allow for a little more flexibility in arranging bikes on the rack. I would strongly recommend this product and this company.
# 7
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!
# 8
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!
# 9
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!
# 10
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Truly grooving on my wife's new Swagman Chinook bike rack. She wanted to be able to transport her nice road bike easily without throwing it in the back of her car, and since a roof rack is out of the question, this Swagman model fit the bill perfectly. It arrived quickly on the anticipated date. Kudos to etrailer.com for the email updates to keep me informed of my purchase. Within one hour, it was installed on my wife's 2014 Mazda3 hatchback. The Swagman is heavy and solid, which is reassuring as it makes me feel confident that it will keep the bikes secure. It also makes me feel like I got my money's worth. A ratchet wrench and Phillip's head screwdriver were the only tools required for the easy install. I did my research before purchasing the Chinook model as I was also eyeballing a very similar Thule rack that was slightly more expensive. I spoke with an etrailer.com expert who gave me the lowdown on both models. Ultimately, the Swagman won out because it has a smaller 'footprint' while extended or folded up ... and also can tilt away from the car for easy access to the hatchback area. Very convenient! FYI: Mazda doesn't make a trailer hitch for the Mazda3 as it's a small car with a small engine and has no business towing anything. Thankfully, the Curt company makes an aftermarket frame and trailer hitch that fits the Mazda3 hatchback perfectly with no drilling. Stupidly, I purchased it from another online company thinking I was getting a good deal. Turns out etrailer.com had it for less with FREE shipping. Oh well ... live and learn. Now I know that etrailer.com is one-stop shopping for bike racks AND trailer hitches. (Full disclosure: I had the garage down the street install the frame as it's easier with a lift) Only snafu: the shipment contained an extra set of keys that I assumed was for the hitch bolt lock (there was also a set of keys on the bolt itself). I spent 15 minutes using those keys trying to figure out how to remove the lock from the bolt to install it on the hitch. The keys just wouldn't turn in the lock. I called etrailer.com and Kevin told me to try the other set of keys ... and they worked. So an extra set of keys came with it that did absolutely nothing ... weird! Obviously, I can't speak to the longevity and durability of the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack as I just installed it. What I can speak to is the sturdiness of it, the ease of the installation and my complete satisfaction with the good folks at etrailer.com.
I ordered the Swagman Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack on line from etrailer and so far have been very satisfied. The bike rack was delivered in less than a week. Unpacking the rack and assembly was fairly straightforward. I have read some reviews that complained the assembly instructions were a bit vague. I didn't have a problem but can see where others without a mechanical background get confused. The rack is very sturdy, but there is some side to side play in the tilt mechanism. I'm not sure this can be avoided with a rack that folds down. Installing the Curt trunk stabilizing strap takes most of the sway out of the rack. Installation is fairly easy and quick. It takes me 6 - 7 minutes to install the back on my hitch, and to install the bike and be ready to drive away. That seems reasonable to me. So far I've only loaded 1 bike. I've included pictures of my installation on a 2014 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan. Clearance between the bikes, the rack and the car are good. With the bike loaded in the inside, most forward position, I have 6" clearance between the pedal and the bumper. With the bike removed, the center support folded flat and the rack folded up in the storage position, I have 4" clearance between the closest part of the bike rack (the fold down hinge assembly) and the back bumper of the car. I am able to open the trunk of the car without removing the bikes or using the tilt feature, but I do have to remove the stabilizing strap first. Overall, I'm very pleased with the bike rack and think it will serve me much better than my old strap on rack. Since the weather has been cool since getting the bike carrier, I haven't taken any long trips to give it a real workout.
# 11
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.
# 12
Curt Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
This rack has worked well for us. I fits the Curt hitch perfectly. It is easy to attach bicycles securely. We can get three adult bicycles on this hitch (see photo). There are sufficient means to protect against sway.
After less than one year, and only 5 or 6 uses, the threaded stabilizer--the one just below the spring-loaded, T-shaped handle used for tilting the mast--stripped out the hole it passes through in the body of the rack. Now my rack wobbles like crazy. I'm still within the warranty period, but in order to get it fixed, I have to return the entire bike rack and cover the return shipping . I'll just keep the broken rack and find a way to deal with the issue. Hopefully you have a better experience than me.
# 13
Curt Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 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.
We are very happy with the Curt Bike Rack. It fits our 2 fat tire bikes and our tandem bike to the back of our motorhome with no problems.
# 14
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
# 15
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!
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, Matt with Etrailer, and today we're talking about the Yakima full tilt bike rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now, this is gonna be a great option for you if you're trying to get a lot of bikes from point A to point B, especially if you have a big family and want to go out riding with them. So let's check it out. So this is gonna have a weight capacity up to 40 pounds per bike, but the whole carrier's weight capacity is gonna be 150 pounds. So if you wanna load this up, up to 150 pounds, then each bike's gonna have to weigh a little bit less than 40 pounds. Definitely keep that in mind.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, I'm Matt with etrailer. And today we're talking about the Thule Epos bike rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now, this will be a great option for you if you're looking at something that's gonna be able to carry a variety of different types of bikes and if you wanna carry those really heavy bikes, and kind of carry them a little bit more safely. So, let's check it out. So, the reason why I recommend this one for your heavy e-bikes is gonna be because it has a 70-pound weight capacity or a 75-pound weight capacity. Now, if you have two bikes on here, its max capacity is gonna be 140 pounds.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi Matt with etrailer. And today we're talking about the Saris MHS bike rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now the one we have today is gonna have both of the duo trays. This is a modular system so you can mix and match this as much as you want, but we're just gonna be focusing on how it works with the duo trays. And this is gonna be something that can work with a variety of different types of bikes. It's a very sturdy carrier and it can carry some really heavy bikes.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, I'm Matt with etrailer, and today we're talking about the Rockymounts GuideRail Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now this will be a great option if you're looking for a rack that is pretty easy to use, looks pretty nice, and it'll be able to carry a variety of different types of bikes. So let's check it out. Part of the reason what's gonna grant it the ability to carry different bikes is gonna be its weight capacity. It's gonna be able to carry up to 60 pound bikes, and we're gonna be able to carry up to two on this rack. Now that's not gonna really affect its tilt away too much.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, Matt with etrailer. And today we're talking about the RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now this will be a great option for you if you're looking for something that's gonna give you more of a variety of bikes that you can haul and it's something that's gonna look pretty clean on the back of your Sorento. So let's check it out. So this is gonna be able to carry up to 60 pounds bikes and will be able to carry up to two bikes too. So we will even be able to carry our heavy E-bikes and it's really not gonna affect our tilt-away too much.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, Matt with etrailer. And today, we're talking about the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now, this is gonna be one of our most premium bike racks that we have, and it's gonna have a really nice features, being able to carry a variety of different types of bikes. So let's check it out. So the first thing about this is that we're gonna be able to carry bikes up to 67 pounds. So we'll be able to accommodate your really heavy e-bikes, and we'll be able to carry up to two of them.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi Matt with etrailer and today, we're talking about the Kuat Piston Pro SR Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now, this will be a great option if you have a really heavy e-bike or you live in more of an urban area and you want something that's gonna be more compact on the back of your car. So let's check it out. So this is gonna be really great for those really heavy e-bikes because this is gonna have a capacity that'll carry up to a hundred-pound bikes. So this is gonna work with most of your e-bikes, and we're only gonna be able to carry one bike. Now, since this is so compact, we actually can't tilt this away.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, I'm Matt with etrailer. And today we're talking about the Inno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now this gonna be a great option for you if you're looking for something that's gonna be able to hold a variety of different types of bikes, especially if you're trying to get those really heavy e-bikes on here. So let's check it out. So the reason why I recommend the heavy e-bikes is this is gonna have a pretty high weight capacity of up to 80 pounds. So most e-bikes will fit back here.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, Matt with etrailer. And today, we're talking about the Swagman Okanagan Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now, this can be a really good option for you if you're looking for something that's gonna be a little bit easier to unload your bikes and also a little bit easier to tilt away and fold up too. So let's check it out. So this carrier is gonna be able to carry up to 45 pound bikes, and we're gonna be able to carry up to two bikes. Now, that means we won't be able to accommodate our really heavy e-bikes.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi Matt with etrailer, and today we're talking about the Kuat Transfer V2 bike rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now this will be a great option for you if you're looking for something that's gonna be a little bit easier to load and unload your bikes. And this isn't gonna block a whole lot of things on the back of your vehicle, so let's check it out. So first off, this is gonna have a weight capacity of up to 40 pounds per bike, and we're gonna be able to carry up to three bikes. Now, since this is pretty far out, that is gonna reflect that tilt weight just a little bit. So show you what I'm really talking about, we can tilt it back, and if you don't have this fully loaded, it's really easy to access.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, Matt with etrailer. And, today, we're talking about the Hollywood Racks Destination 4 Bike Rack on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. Now this is gonna be a great entry-level rack if you wanna go on a ride with your family, because you're gonna able to get a lot of bikes on here at a very affordable rate. So let's check it out. So this is gonna have a 30-pound weight capacity, so this is gonna be more optimal for your standard bikes. Now if you wanna have anything heavier, like your heavy e-bikes, this isn't gonna be the rack for you.
Saris MHS Bike Rack Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Saris MHS on our 2023 Kia Sorento. The MHS is the Modular Hitch System. In this configuration, we have it set up to carry two bikes. It is a wheel-mounted system, where you have a front and rear wheel arm, that's gonna make contact with the wheels. If you have a unconventional frame bike, a nicer paint job, a carbon-fiber bike, step-through, any of those things where you don't want contact or contact's not possible, wheel-mount is gonna be your option. The MHS also has a single strap on your rear wheel to help stabilize, and a front wheel fixed chock for your, and what that's gonna do is basically get a tighter grip on your bike, making it one of the more sturdy wheel-mounted carriers that we have.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE on our 2023 Kia Sorento. The Sport Rider SE is a frame mount bike carrier that can support two bikes up to 80 pounds each. And that is a pretty massive weight for a bike carrier this size. So that's impressive in itself. The type of person that would go for something like this is a person that does not mind contact to the frame. So if you have a carbon fiber bike or you have a bike that's an unconventional frame, like a step through, you may need an adapter for the step through.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi everyone. Aiden here at ETrailer. Today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 platform style bike rack, and seeing how it fits on the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. This is gonna be a platform style rack. and one of the nicer ones, at that. It's gonna hold the bike, by the front tire using this wheel hook, and have a secondary point of contact at the back tire, with a wheel strap, it gets a very strong hold on the bike.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2023 Kia Sorento
Hi, everyone, Aiden here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at the INNO Tire Hold Two-Bike Rack and seeing how it fits in the back of our 2023 Kia Sorento. This is gonna be a platform-style bike rack, holding the bike in these trays and by our tires using this dual wheel mount design, where we've got wheel hoops on either side, making no frame contact with the bike. That's gonna make it good for carbon frame and alternative frame bikes. And if you're looking to carry some e-bikes, you're in luck because this can support 60 pounds per bike. So the tire hold is a pretty versatile rack.
Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack Installation - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it goin' neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Yakima Stage Two on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The Stage Two is a wheel-mounted bike carrier, and this is gonna help the person that has a bike that they don't want any contact to secure it to the carrier. So if you have a carbon fiber bike, unconventional frame, or a nice paint job and you just don't want that contact, this is gonna be your best option. One of the great things about it, it does have a tilting feature that's gonna allow you to tip over your bike, and it gives you a really decent angle to open up your rear hatch. That's gonna allow you to gain access to your cargo area and keep your bikes loaded at the same time. Now we're gonna take our bike off of the carrier to take a closer look at some of the features.
nno Tire Hold HD Bike Rack Installation - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Tire Hold HD from Inno on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The Tire Hold HD is a wheel-mounted bike carrier, and that's gonna allow you to secure your bike to the carrier without making any contact to the frame. That's gonna work mostly for your bikes to have unconventional frames, carbon fiber bikes, or bikes to have a nice paint job to it where you just want no contact to the frame at all. So let's take a look at some of the features as far as having your bike installed on your carrier. Your carrier does have a tilt that's gonna allow you to lower your carrier. In this case with the Sorento, you're not gonna quite make clearance without making contact with our handlebars, so that's something to consider that you may not have access to the back of your vehicle when you have the Tire Hold HD.
Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Rack Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the SuperClamp EX from Saris on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The SuperClamp EX is a cradle-style bike carrier that has a wheel mount securing system. So essentially, you're gonna have hooks on your wheels in addition to the cradle straps to hold your bike on the carrier. What's unique about the SuperClamp is you have a front and rear hook. A lot of times when you have a wheel-mounted system, it's just a single hook and one single cradle. A wheel-mounted bike carrier is gonna work well for a person that has either a carbon fiber frame that you really don't want contact to, or if you have a nice paint job or an unconventional frame, it makes it a lot easier for those types of bikes.
Kuat Piston Pro X 2 Bike Rack Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Kuat Piston Pro X on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The Piston Pro X is a wheel-mount platform-style bike carrier that's made for people who want to carry their bike securely without making any contact to the frame. So if you have a carbon fiber frame or a unconventional style bike, this allows you to secure it just the same as your average bicycle. One real cool feature with this carrier is the fact that you have a tilt. You're just gonna push your lever down and lean your carrier over. And as you can see, it gives you a great amount of clearance where you're not gonna really run the risk of any interference with your pedal or handlebars, giving you full access to the back of your vehicle.
Kuat NV 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The NV 2.0 is a great bike carrier for a person that wants to take their bike on the road and also would prefer that there was no contact made to the frame to secure it to the carrier. So this is gonna work well for people to have unconventional frames or step through bikes as well as carbon fiber. So you don't have that downward force going on it. You're just gonna have a single hook on your front wheel that you're gonna ratchet down into position and your rear wheel is held in position by a strap. We're looking at the NV 2.0 in the gunmetal gray finish.
Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com and we're taking a look at the Swagman E-SPEC bike carrier on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The E-SPEC is a great e-bike carrier, and it's gonna give you a really good capacity. It's rated up to 80 pounds per bike, so that's gonna cover a lot of the bikes that are out there on the market right now. The style of the carrier is a platform style carrier, so that's gonna give you two trays or cradles at the bottom where your feet are secured and a hook that actually makes contact with your frame. So, that is a sturdy way to secure your bike. However, if you have a carbon fiber frame, unconventional frame like a step through, it's gonna require either an adapter or I would just suggest if you have a carbon fiber bike, going with something maybe like a wheel mount.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Destination e-bike carrier from Hollywood Racks on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The Destination e-bike carrier is great for your heavier bikes. It's rated up to 70 pounds per bike, and it is a platform, frame-mounted style bike carrier, so that's gonna work well if you don't mind contacting your frame to secure the bike to the carrier. If you have a carbon fiber frame or unconventional style bike, like a step through, you may want to look towards a different option. Alternatively, though, it'll work for any bike under 70 pounds. The Destination E has a tool-free setup, so it's gonna allow you to just hand tighten everything to fasten it to your receiver.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
How's it going, neighbors This is Ed here with etrailer.com, and we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE on our 2022 Kia Sorento. Picking a bike carrier for your vehicle, it kind of ties in on how you plan on using it and how you would like it to secure to your bike. For example, the one that we're looking at here is a frame-mount bike carrier, meaning that it's gonna make contact here at your frame and it's also secured in the cradles for the front and rear tire. What's different about this one is the fact that it does have included anti-rattle on the hitch. It's also adjustable to go up to 60 inches for your wheel base and can support your e-bikes up to 80 pounds. We're gonna remove our pin and put the Sport Rider in the tilt position (metal clacking) by pulling the pin on the side, and that's gonna allow us to have access to our cargo area and we're clearing it completely.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at a pretty cool bike rack system. This is gonna be the Saris MHS modular bike rack for four bikes right here on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The Saris MHS is a modular system. So you can switch out your different trays, your different MHS accessories. What we have here is a special kit.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2022 Kia Sorento
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we'll be taking a look at the RockyMounts MonoRail two-bike platform rack, right here on our 2022 Kia Sorento. The RockyMounts MonoRail is a bike rack that checks off all the boxes, has pretty much anything you can ask for in a bike rack. We'll take a look at some different specs, different features, different measurements, but we're gonna focus on our Kia Sorento. That way you can see if this is gonna be the best bike rack for you, your different types of bikes, and your vehicle.
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