Swagman XTC2 Versus XC2 Bike Rack Comparison

Updated 01/26/2015 | Published 01/25/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1959)

$156.39

Master Lock Covered, Solid Body Padlock - 3/16" Diameter Shackle

(51)

$7.54

Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks

(640)

$39.99

Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1661)

$215.08

Question:

Whats the difference between a Swagman XTC and XC bike rack? What do you recommend and why?

asked by: Lance

Expert Reply:

If I had to choose between the two, I would choose the XTC-2, part # S64670. Not only does the XTC2 have rubber straps to better secure the wheels, but the wheel hoops themselves are much stronger and are slightly raised for better ground clearance.

The rack includes a threaded hitch pin, but I would also recommend the locking hitch pin, part # S64029. With the addition of two padlocks like part # 131D, your bikes would be secured to the rack.

expert reply by: Jameson C