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Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for 2011 Hyundai Sonata  

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Starting to look at adding hitch and bike rack -2 hybrid bikes. My car has low ground clearance. Any concerns with this bike rack? and any suggestions for hitches? Thanks

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I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class I trailer hitch, part # 24965, which works well as an attachment point for a bike rack, as well as for light duty towing.

Although the Rola TX-102 rack you mention is a good rack, it would not be your best choice if you are concerned about ground clearance. A rack with an angled shank that would provide more ground clearance, like the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63360 would be a better alternative.

A locking anti-rattle hitch pin and locking cable like part # S64031 is recommended.

For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # UB01 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike is not carried at an angle.

I have linked to the install instructions for the hitch I recommended.

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