Expert Answers about Hitch Bike Racks

• Comparing Trunk Mount and Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Carriers for a 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid
• Starting with the last question, a hitch mounted bike rack is generally going to cost more when you factor in the cost of the trailer hitch. Trunk mount racks can be used on your 2014 Ford C-Max. I have included a link to the options that fit for you. The benefits of a trunk mount are lower cost, no additional mount is needed, and they can store easier size they take up less space than many trailer hitch mount racks. Trunk mount bike racks are limited to 2 or 3 bike models, they carry...
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• How to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2013 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback
• There is 1 bike rack that meets all of your needs, the Thule Helium Aero Aluminum 3 Bike Rack, # TH9043PRO. The Thule brand is well respected in the biking community and this rack is made right here in the USA. I have attached a demonstration video of this bike racks for you to check out. I noticed you are planning on using the bike rack on a 2013 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback. All of the trailer hitches available for your vehicle are Class I rated, which means you will be limited to carrying...
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• Product Comparison Between Hollywood SE 4 Bike Rack And Hollywood SE 2 Bike EBike Rack
• The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Fat Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HR1400Z-FB is not an ebike rack so that's why the rating is only 50lbs per bike and taking off the 2 bike extension will not increase the weight capacity per bike. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # HLY84FR was designed for ebikes so the frame is more heavy duty to handle the weight.
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• Comparing 4 Bike Platform Bike Carriers From SportRack And Curt
• The Sportrack Crest is only a 2 bike rack, so I assume you are looking to compare the Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # C18087 to the SportRack 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Platform Style SR2902. These bike racks are very similar in style and function, but there is one feature that I believe sets the Curt rack apart . . . its ability to tilt away for cargo access. This feature is extremely helpful when your bikes are loaded and you need to get something...
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• Recommended Hitch Mount Bike Racks to Deter Theft
• So sorry your bike was stolen! The Saris SuperClamp EX # SA4025F would be my choice because of the integrated stainless steel cable lock. It will secure your bike to the rack to deter theft. The Yakima HoldUp # Y02443 (see Yakima video at the 2:09 mark) and Thule T2 XTR Pro # TH69TX platform bike racks are quite nice too. In addition to any of these bike racks, I recommend getting a cable lock # e98891. The lock can secure the bike and possibly the rack to the safety chain loops on...
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• Hidden Hitch VS Regular Hitch for Carrying Bikes on a 2012 Mazda 5
• Hidden Hitch is a brand name and the receiver will end up in the same position and will typically install much the same as the other brands of hitches that fit on your 2012 Mazda 5. there are not advantages or dis-advantages for your vehicle when using the Hidden Hitch brand. No additional parts will be needed for carrying a bike rack with any of the hitches available for your car, except the bike rack itself. For carrying a bike rack on your 2012 Mazda 5, I would recommend using the Hidden...
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• Comparing The Swagman XC And The Swagman XTC-2 Bike Racks
• For your 2008 VW Rabbit, a hitch mounted bike rack is a great option. The two bike racks you are looking at are both good options. The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack # S64650 will be compatible with class I thru class III hitches, has sliding wheel loops and ratcheting hooks that hold your bike frame. It has a shank rise of 4 inches to help with ground clearance and has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike or 70 lbs total. It comes with an anti-rattle pin and clip. The maximum wheel base is...
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• Affordable Bike Rack Options for a 2012 Kia Soul with a 1-1/4 Trailer Hitch
• When it comes to hitch mount bike racks there are 2 styles to choose from, platform and hanging. The platform style lets you rest the bike in some sort of cradle and the typically has a ratcheting arm that secures the bike. The hanging style uses arms with cradles that you rest your bikes on. In the platform category we have the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack # C18085 which has a very basic design and has a ratcheting arm that secures the bikes by their frame. It has tilt away and folding features...
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• What 5 Bike Hitch Bike Racks Are Available To Fit A 2007 Mercedes Benz GL450
• I have a couple hitch bike racks that will carry 5 bikes that I would recommend. The Thule Apex XT 5 Bike Rack, part # TH9026XT, will fit a Class III 2 inch hitch and has a weight capacity of 150 lbs. The Yakima RidgeBack 5 Bike Rack, part # Y02459, will fit Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch and Class III 2 inch hitch. It has a weight capacity of 150 lbs. The Thule has anti-sway cradles that prevent bike-to-bike contact. The Swagman XP 5 Bike Rack, part # S64970, is a single arm bike rack and...
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• Good Bike Rack Needed to Carry 2 Expensive Bikes with a 2015 Audi A3
• The Saris Bones bike racks, like part # SA805BL, are confirmed to fit your 2015 Audi A3 and are decent bike racks if you are looking for something affordable. If you are wanting a really good bike rack for expensive bikes then I recommend installing a trailer hitch on your newer 2015 Audi A3 and using a hitch mount bike rack to avoid bike rack to vehicle contact, plus most of the hitch mount bike racks have more to offer. If you were to go with the Saris Bones then you would likely need...
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• What are the Pros/Cons of the Sport Rider SE 4 # HR1400Z and the Malone Runway 4 # MAL82VR?
• When it comes to hitch-mounted carriers by Hollywood Racks and Malone that can carry adult bikes, kids bikes, and mountain bikes, one pro of the Hollywood Racks models is the weight capacity. If you are looking at a rack like the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # HR1400Z, the per-bike weight capacity is 50 pounds. This is great for heavier adult bikes (not electric bikes) and full-suspension mountain bikes. Another great advantage is that the Sport Rider...
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• Comparing The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider To the SportRack 2 Bike Rack
• The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-Bike Rack - 1-1/4", 2" Hitch - Platform Style - Frame Mount # HR200Z has an anti-wobble hitch and shank rise of 5 inches. It has a weight capacity of 45 lbs per bike. The distance between the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the wheel hoop is 12-1/2 inches. It has a maximum wheel base of 60 inches. For this rack, I recommend the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable Lock for Hollywood Racks Commuter, Traveler, Sport Rider Bike Racks #...
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• Should I Get A Trunk Bike Rack Or A Hitch Bike Rack On My 2019 Acura RDX?
• A trunk-mounted bike rack, such as the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634, is nice and easy to use since it doesn't require a trailer hitch receiver. It also does not add as much length to your vehicle which will aid in parking in tight spots. This is specifically designed to be used with vehicles that have spoilers, such as your 2019 Acura RDX, and you can rest assured that no damage to the spoiler will occur. This does not make contact with the paint of your vehicle so you won't have...
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• Hitch & Bike Rack Recommendations for 2017 Acura RDX AWD SUV
• Between the Curt # C13130 and the Draw-Tite # 75784 2-inch Class III hitches I recommend the Draw-Tite since it does not require you to use a support strap # 18050 as the Curt does, and since its 400-lb tongue weight rating is more than adequate for any bike rack. Plus it costs less! As for hitch bike carriers to use with this hitch, you can use any compatible 2-inch Class III rack that has enough clearance to avoid contact with the back of the RDX. When we installed this hitch on a 2015...
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• Comparing Swagman Hitch Mounted Platform Bike Racks For 2012 Navion RV Hitch
• The Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches # S44FR has a 45 lb per bike weight capacity and has the combination hitch lock and cable to secure the rack to your vehicle and the bikes to your rack. The threaded hitch pin is an anti-rattle device that reduces movement in the hitch of your 2012 Navion RV. The Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670 and Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64650 are both...
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• Recommended 2-Bike Wheel-Mount Hitch Rack for both 1-1/4-Inch and 2-Inch Hitch Receivers
• We have exactly the rack you're looking for in the Let's Go Aero NEO2 # B01748. This unique wheel-mount carrier offers a great combination of features. It is moderately priced, lightweight, fits both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, offers an 80-lb total bike weight capacity and it can be used on both passenger vehicles and motorhomes (not all bike racks can be used on RVs, so this is an advantage). Please refer to the linked video for more on this excellent 2-bike rack. If you'd like...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
• The Curt # C11352 and Draw-Tite # 24796 trailer hitches are very much the same in terms of install. The only difference is the overall cost of the hitches and the fact that the Curt will require the use of stabilizing straps in order to maintain the warranty. So if you are looking for the less expensive hitch that won't require straps I recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 24796 for your Altima sedan. This is a Class I hitch and will require you to use a compatible bike rack. I am not...
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• Comparing Swagman XC S64650 & Curt C18084 Platform-Style Hitch Bike Racks
• Both the Swagman XC # S64650 and Curt C18084 platform-style hitch bike racks will fit the 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch made for your 2011 Kia Soul. Both also fit 2-inch hitches which makes them a good long-term choice for potential compatibility with other vehicles. For the XC you can use hitch and bike lock kit # S64031. This not only locks the rack and your loaded bikes but it also provides anti-rattle duty to eliminate most noise and motion from the rack. Between the two bike racks I...
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• Comparing Swagman Trailhead Hanging Bike Rack to Platform Style Bike Rack
• Some benefits of using a hanging bike rack over a platform bike rack are cost, weight of the rack, and bike capacity. Typically, a high quality hanging bike rack will be more budget friendly than a high quality platform rack. Even on the more economic end of the spectrum, hanging racks are more budget friendly than platform racks. Platform-style racks can be quite heavy. More material is required to make a platform rack than a hanging rack. A lighter bike rack can give you more room...
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• Comparing Similar Swagman, Thule, and Kuat Bike Racks for a 2005 Toyota Prius
• Since the trailer hitch that I recommend for your 2005 Toyota Prius is the Draw-Tite SportFrame Receiver # 24808 I will go ahead and base the bike racks off of this hitch which has 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance and 2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper. The Swagman bike racks, like the Chinook # S64683, are good quality bike racks that are made to get the job done. They can have a lot of the same features as higher end racks, like bike and hitch...
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