Recommended Bike Rack for a Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch

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I need a hitch bike rack for a 2013 honda insight. Can you help me out. Its 1 1/4 hitch

asked by: Jean M

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I am happy to help. It looks like your 2013 Insight has a class I 1-1/4" hitch which limits your options. I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH903202. This is a frame mounted bike rack that will secure your bikes using padded clamps. These clamps work great with alternative framed bikes. It is also the best option for bikes with fenders because it completely avoids the wheels.

The Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH903202 fits class I, II, and III hitches. It has a 65 lbs capacity per bike. The included ramp not only makes loading your bikes easy but it also stores on the rack so you don't have to worry about it taking up space in your car.

The straps included with the EasyFold work with tires up to 3" wide. If your bike has wider tires you will need the Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack item # TH985101. These hold tires up to 4-11/16" wide.

I have linked a couple of review videos below so you can see the functions of this bike rack.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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For your 2017 Toyota Prius with Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack, #Y02634, the attached instructions show you how to convert the hooks to anchors. The anchors are made by essentially feeding the strap back through a slot in the hook to allow the entire…

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Answer 2

Yakima has confirmed that their FullBack 2 Bike Rack, #Y02634, will fit for your 2016 Toyota Prius. I've attached a video that reviews this rack. You will see the rack in the video is on a Toyota Prius. I've attached a couple pictures of this…

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Answer 3

I have a great demonstration video that shows exactly what to do! Our expert Jon walks you through how to turn the bottom hooks of the FullBack 2 #Y02634 into the "anchor mode" at the attached video at timestamp 3:25. You simply flip the…

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Our most popular bike rack that fits into a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver is the Thule Hitching Post Pro #TH934XTR. The Hitching Post Pro fits Class I and Class II, 1-1/4 inch hitches and carry bikes up to 35 pounds each. If using the rack on a Class II…

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Answer 5

The Fat Bike Straps for Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack #TH985101 are designed to work with the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack #TH903202. The straps are designed to replace your current strap and screw directly into the bike rack itself. I have included a…

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Answer 6

Hello Ronnie, thanks for your question. You can use the Fat Bike Straps #TH985101 with the Thule Epos Bike Rack #TH99XE. Technically these straps are made for the Thule EasyFold XT bike rack, but we have double checked with the folks at Thule and…

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Answer 7

Hey Pam, so the highest rated 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapters we offer have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity like with the part #e43YR for a straight adapter or the part #e93YR for one with a rise built into the shank. You have to keep in mind…

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Answer 8

Even though it is not a fit for it, it is not impossible to install the #C92UR Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2019 Honda Civic Si. However, in order to do this, you will need to remove the center mounted exhaust pipe. I have attached a few photos for…

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Answer 9

I am not sure what rack you are referring to but if the capacity for it is 35 lbs per bike you can't exceed that even if the total bike weight is less than the overall capacity. The reason for this is that the cradles for the bike rack are only…

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Answer 10

Hey Ky. To add a hitch to your 2019 Honda Civic hatchback, I recommend our etrailer item #e46ZV. This is our highest capacity hitch for your car and is custom fit. To transport your two Lectric XP 3.0 bikes, I recommend the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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