Best Bike Rack for 2018 Chevy Traverse to Carry Adult Bike and Childs Bike

Question:

Thank you Kyle for answering my question. I just have another question if this bike rack is a better fit on my vehicle. Saris Glide EX 4 Bike Rack. Just want to know to if this one have in black. Thank you.

asked by: Ronald T

Expert Reply:

The best bike rack that will carry both an adult bike and a child's bike is the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202; this is the best rack for your 2018 Chevy Traverse, as well as any other vehicle with a 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch hitch receiver.

The reason the EasyFold XT is the best bike rack in the industry is simple - convenience. It comes with an aluminum ramp so you can easily load any bike and because it uses arms that can be repositioned as well as ratcheting wheel straps. This means it will work with bikes of different sizes; just be sure the kids' bike has a tube that is at least 0.8" in diameter so the clamps on the adjustable arms can grasp it.

The EasyFold XT, which has a 65 lb per bike weight capacity, offers a lot of quality-of-life features that make it the most effortless bike rack on the market to use. It installs in your Chevy's hitch with the easy twist of a knob, allows for simple access to your rear cargo area with a foot lever that you can press to tilt the rack down.

This bike rack also gives you peace of mind that your investment will be protected because it has locks to secure the rack to your hitch and your bikes to the rack. The EasyFold XT # TH903202, true to its name, completely folds up and has wheels and a handle so once you remove it from your Traverse, it is simple to put away so you can quickly get off your feet after a day of riding.

I have added links to a couple of video reviews of this rack for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Ronald T.

5/23/2019

Kyle S.

5/23/2019

For a hanging-style 4-bike rack it does not get any better than the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR because of its outstanding anti-sway cradles which securely hold your bikes at three different points on the frame to keep them from making any contact with each other or your car. The Hitching Post Pro is made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have added links to video reviews of this rack for you to take a look at. As a note, when using any hanging rack like the Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack # TH934XTR you'll need bike frame adapter bar # 64005 if your bike is dual-suspension, has a step-through frame or you want to carry a small children's bike. The bar will give those bikes a horizontal mounting point so they can be carried by the rack.