Quality Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation for 4 New Mountain Bikes with Disc Brakes

Question:

The Saris Glide EX 4 Bike Rack, # SA774, is a very nice rack. It has some unique features like the arms that remain level when the rack is tilted away from the vehicle and the removable arms for ease of storage. This rack will fit in a Class II or larger hitch. Another 4 bike rack I would have you consider is the Yakima HoldUp, item # Y02443, along with the Plus 2 Adapter for HoldUp 2 Bike Carrier, 2 inch Hitches, item # Y02446. This rack is a wheel mount style for ease of loading and unloading the bikes and secures the bikes, keeping them from contacting each other or the back of the vehicle. This style is also a good choice for mountain bikes with suspensions because it is it does not compress the frame of the bike and wear the shocks.

asked by: greg

Expert Reply:

Another 4 bike rack I would have you consider is the Yakima HoldUp, item # Y02443, along with the Plus 2 Adapter for HoldUp 2 Bike Carrier, 2 inch Hitches, item # Y02446. This rack is a wheel mount style for ease of loading and unloading the bikes and secures the bikes, keeping them from contacting each other or the back of the vehicle. This style is also a good choice for mountain bikes with suspensions because it is it does not compress the frame of the bike and wear the shocks.

expert reply by: Robert G

Greg

7/9/2010

Bob G.

7/9/2010

I really like quality and innovation of the Inno Tire Hold # INH142. This is a premium platform rack that is super easy to use and has every feature that you would want. Take a look at the attached video and I think you will be sold. I would also highly recommend the Thule and Yakima lines listed below to carry 4 bikes: Thule Camber 4 Bike Carrier - Tilting - Hitch Mount, item # TH9056 Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Rotating Rack w Frame Mount Cradles, 1-1/4 inch & 2 inch, item # Y02458 These are all quality racks, my personal choice would be the Inno platform.