Can the 3rd Bike Tray Be Removed on the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 3 Bikes?

Updated 03/21/2026 | Published 03/18/2026

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RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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Question:

I see the high noon fc also comes 2 bike and separate add on. Can the 3 bike you sell be broken down to only two when the 3rd isn’t in use?

asked by: Eric D

Expert Reply:

It sure can Eric! The RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack for 3 Bikes item # RKY74MR can indeed be broken down to a 2-bike carrier. It's a pretty simple process to get it removed and reinstalled too. There's two hex bolts on either side of the main tube/spline of the extension.

You'll want to make sure you hold onto the end cap. It'll be important when you take the extension off so you don't get water and debris inside the main tube of the RockyMounts item # RKY74MR.

What kind of bikes do you have and what vehicle are you going to be using?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

Eric D.

3/19/2026

I have a 2020 outback with oem hitch. A trek verve 2 low step. An Electra loft 7d step through. And a kids guardian bike large 20”. I want to be able to go on a road trip easily 600 + miles. I originally was looking at kuat transfer v2. Then nv 2.0. Then started thinking about the fender on the loft. Then I started looking at destination freedom and this high noon. I want something that is reliable and not going to fail after a couple years. Without execessive cost.

Jerred H.

3/19/2026

@EricD Thanks for the information! You have done your research extremely well. The Kuat's are great bike racks but they're the definition of excessive cost. Specification wise the RockyMounts HighNoon FC Bike Rack item # RKY74MR and Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack item # HR4000 will both work with your three bikes. I recommend the RockyMounts item # RKY74MR over the Destination item # HR4000 if you're planning on using the bike rack with just the adult bikes regularly. You can't remove the 3rd and 4th bike cradles on the Destination item # HR4000.

Brian

3/20/2026

@JerredH The 3rd tray is an add-on. You can add or remove with an Allen wrench. I have 3 bikes takes about 5 mins to get it on the hitch and bikes loaded. Longest drive with them has been about 2 hours all highway. Bikes are sturdy and secure no issues, even with potholes. Id buy it again.