Swagman Chinook Bike Rack For Mazda 3 Hatchback

Updated 06/11/2017 | Published 06/09/2017

Question:

I am planning to use a bike rack for my 2014 Mazda3 hatchback with a 1.25inch receiver hitch and 2014 Ram 1500 with a 2inch receiver hitch. The Swagman line seems like a good alternative to the more expensive Thule products. Its hard to tell the big differences between the Swagman Chinook and Semi 2.0 models, and whether or not the Semi 2.0 is worth the extra cost. We will be using the rack for a hybrid bike and full suspension mountain bike. Any thoughts? Thank you!

asked by: John H

Expert Reply:

The Swagman brand is a good alternative to Thule if you are looking to save money without compromising on the quality of the product. A Swagman bike rack like the Chinook # S64683 is a very good rack that is compatible with both the 1-1/4 inch receiver on your 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback and your 2014 Ram 1500 with 2 inch receiver. It can be used with a hybrid bike and full suspension mountain bike.

expert reply by: Jason S