Most Popular Hitch Bike Racks for Mazda 5
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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by: Matt08/30/2022
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.
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by: Cole06/02/2023
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!
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Mark04/23/2021
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.
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by: AlleyCat05/17/2013
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!
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Daniel02/28/2024
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
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by: Melissa02/11/2013
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.
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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by: Daniel F07/06/2019
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
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by: Larry08/10/2017
We've been using this bike rack with a 1.25" Draw-Tite receiver hitch (also purchased from etrailer) on a 2012 Prius C for a month with no problems. As shown on the pictures, it fits two bikes very well, even one with a baby carrier. I chose this model based on recommendations from etrailer that it can be easily detached from the car without tools. True to their word, it is very easily detachable from the hitch and folds up nicely to fit in your garage/closet/storage area. Basically, it uses a hand tightened ball bearing mechanism to secure itself into the hitch receiver, and then uses a 3/8" hand locked pin as a safety device. You can install and de-install this rack in just a few minutes. During driving, there is little noticeable vibration from this rack, even on rougher roads or speed bumps. The only downside is that the holes on the receiver hitch do not align perfectly with the holes on the bike rack (see picture). I believe a few other reviewers also noted this issue. There is enough room to fit the safety pin, but not quite enough to fit a 1/2" hitch lock. I called Kuat to ask them about this and the rep told me that not all hitches will line up with this rack. Kuat, coincidentally(?), sells a hitch lock that is also 3/8" (same size as the safety pin) and still fits.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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by: Kevin07/17/2020
Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4 Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack - Tilting The Draw-tite Sportframe class 1 trailer hitch and Swagman Trailhead 3 bike rack were ordered for a 2017 Honda Fit. The online order and shipping went just as expected. The trailer hitch and bike rack are very heavy duty. I recommend watching the trailer hitch install video before installing, whereas the video is very helpful. The bike rack has triangles that you can rotate to find the best fit for your bicycle's frame. The rubber straps are thick and secure the bicycles when you pull them tight. This bike rack will stay on the vehicle for 6 months each year. The tilt feature and folding arm feature are must haves for a smaller hatchback. I am pleased with this purchase, it appears to be good quality and good value.
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by: Saki09/14/2013
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
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Bike Rack Videos
Yakima RidgeBack Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Mazda 5
Today on our 2012 Mazda 5 we're gonna be test fitting Yakima RidgeBack two-bike hanging-style rack for 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches. This part number is Y02457.It's a great accessory for your vehicle, it's gonna allow you to haul up to two bikes, wherever you might be going on your trip or to the trails. You can see we have a bike installed, let's take a close look and show off some of the features.Now at the ends of the arms we are gonna have bottle openers on the ends. Yakima likes to put that on all their products. Right here we're gonna have this nice rubber TPE padding, and as you see these little notches that are coming up from the rubber, those are gonna act as shock absorbers for the frame of our bike. It's gonna just help protect it from any type of scratches or abrasions.We have three different points that, where the bike rack is securing our bike with just three Zipstrips, we have two on the top of our frame right here, forcing it down onto the cradle.
Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Mazda 5
Today, our next present on our 2012 Mazda 5, we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Rack's Tread Aligner 2 Bike Platform Rack, which is part number HR200Z. This is a great accessory to mount to your hitch so you can be able to carry up to two bikes wherever you want to go with them. We have a bike installed. Let's take a closer look and show you all of the features.Now, it's going to hold our bikes at three different points. We have a hook and loop set on the back wheel right here, which is the first one. And then, we have the same thing at the front which is the second one, the hook and loop straps to secure the wheel and to just hold it down into the wheel cradle.Now on top, we're going to have this padded frame hook.
Hollywood Racks Trail-Rider Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2007 Mazda 5
Today on our 2007 Mazda 5, we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number HR200. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact. We're going to have this padded frame hook up at the top and it's padded to make sure your bike doesn't get scratched up once it's being installed. We also have two hook and loop straps on both wheels and the wheel cradles themselves are adjustable by loosening and tightening these knobs. They do that so they can accommodate different size bikes, but also to assist with loading. It has a nice raised shank to it, so even if your hitch sits low to the ground you're not going to have any clearance issues between your bike rack and the ground. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2007 Mazda 5
Today on our 2007 Mazda 5 we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack, part number S64650. We already have our bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. First off, how the bike attaches to the rack. We're going to have one point of contact and that's going to be this padded frame hookup at the top. Now, it's padded so once you do install your bike, it's not going to get scratched up.
Swagman XC Extended Wheel Mount Bike Rack Review - 2006 Mazda 5
All right, today in this 2006 Mazda 5, we're going to do a test fit of the Swagman Bike Rack, part number S64650-EXT. A few things to know about this bicycle rack, that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch and this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the provided spacer. We're using a class 1 on this vehicle. We're going to start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side. Now, I'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Ground clearance will be 12 inches by the hitch and at the very end of the bike rack will be 15 inches.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Mazda 5
Today on this 2006 Mazda 5, we're going to do a test fit of a Thule Bike Rack part number TH9025, the Apex 4. Some points to know about this bicycle rack, that this will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. However, with our class 1 receiver hitch, you're limited to only carrying two bicycles. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. We're going to start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. We'll line up the integrated hitch pin with the hitch pinhole and then we'll go ahead and give it a tug back and cede it, and then we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob.
Mazda 5 Bike Rack Questions
- The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # Y96FR you were looking at does have a 66lb weight capacity and comes with a ramp but drops down to 40lbs per bike when used off-road. The padded clamps with ratcheting straps hold bikes securely by the frame or seat post. The cradles slide up and down and rotate to fit almost any bike. The Yakima OnRamp also only fits Class 2, 1-1/4" receivers and only Class 1, 1-1/4" receivers seem to be available for your Mazda, so this wouldn't...
view full answer... - The Draw Tite hitch part # 24874 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Mazda 5 so it would be the correct hitch to use. Since this is a Class I hitch with lower weight capacities there really isn't a great way to use your Yakima Holdup for 2 inch hitch part # Y02443 with this hitch. Hitch adapters end up cutting the weight capacity of the hitch in half and add movement to the setup so they aren't the best solution.
It may not be the solution you were looking for, but the...
view full answer... - We do have some great hitch-mounted bike racks that will work well on your 2012 Mazda 5, however based on my research the Inno Vertical Hang 4 Bike Rack # INH540 that you referenced will not be compatible.
This is because the Inno Bike Rack requires that the hitch pin hole is recessed no more than 4-1/2 inches behind the rear bumper of the vehicle to ensure no interference between the rack and bumper. The center of the hitch pin hole for both the Draw-Tite # 24874 and the...
view full answer... - The only hitches for your 2012 Mazda 5 are Class I hitches which can only carry a max of 2 bikes at a time. This is because the hitch is lighter duty and can't handle the increased weight and leverage.
The most economical solution would be to get a 3 bike trunk rack and then use a roof rack bike rack to carry the fourth. For a 3 bike trunk rack we have the part # TH78VR as a confirmed fit that would work well. I've linked the page to all your options.
You'll have to install...
view full answer... - The main difference between the two racks is the weight differential, as you mentioned. The Kuat # B202-114 Beta bike rack has a slightly higher weight capacity, 80 lbs versus the 70 lb capacity of the Thule Roadway.
Both racks have anti-wobble systems, the Thule rack uses a threaded hitch pin that snugs the shank of the rack tightly against the side of the receiver, while the Kuat rack uses a standard hitch pin, along with a knob that is used to tighten the rack/receiver connection....
view full answer... - The length of the shank from the pin hole back to the end of it on the Yakima RidgeBack, # Y02457, is too long to fit in a Class I trailer hitch and have the hitch pin holes line up. It physically will not fit a Class I hitch. It is a Class II accessory only when uses in a 1-1/4 inch receiver.
Most Class I trailer hitches have a stop built into them that will prevent a user for installing a Class II accessory and overloading the hitch which can cause damage. I have included...
view full answer... - You cannot use a bike rack that is listed as a Class II Only rack with a Class I hitch. Due to their lower tongue weight capacity, Class I hitches have a metal stop inside the hitch opening that will prevent the accessory from sliding all the way in. You must use a bike carrier that is not listed as working for only class II 1-1/4 inch hitches the Thule Apex, # TH9024XT, would be a great choice, it is a high quality rack that works well with Class I hitches.
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