3 Bike Rack Recommendation that Can Tilt with Bikes Loaded
Updated 04/17/2017 | Published 04/15/2017
Question:
Hello. Your video shows you tilting the bike rack with no bikes on it. Is it also possible to tilt the rack with two 25-lb bikes on it? If it tilts all the way to the ground, the bike handle bars would rest on the ground while the rack was tilted. Or does the rack stop before hitting the ground and would the weight of the bikes be too much pressure on the rack? Would be easier to not have to remove the bikes to have access to inside our SUV trunk if need be. Thanks!
asked by: Diana R
Expert Reply:
Hanging bike racks like the Swagman XP 3 bike rack part # S64950 should not be folded with bikes loaded. Gravity would push the bikes into contacting each and it would be incredibly heavy to lift the weight of 75 lbs leaning at an awkward angle.
A better option that is similar would be the Softride Alumina part # SR26428 which tilts while keeping the arms of the rack level so the bikes wouldn't hit each other. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
