Best Budget Friendly Locking 2-Bike Rack for 2016 Honda CR-V

Question:

Hi, I am looking to purchase a hitch bike rack 2-bike for my 2016 Honda CR-V EX-L. I had a Thule bike rack for my trunk on my Elantra and that worked well. I dont want to spend over $200 for a bike rack, but would like one that also allows locking the bikes onto the hitch. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I will be purchasing a Class 3 Trailer Hitch with 2 Receiver #13119 from etrailer as well. Thanks,

asked by: Megan V

Expert Reply:

Your best option for a cost-effective, yet quality 2-bike rack is the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z.

It's right on budget and does include both a hitch lock and a bike lock to give you that security and peace of mind you were looking for.

This platform style rack has a capacity of 45 lbs per bike, where most other comparable racks max out at 35 lb per bike. Not only does this speak to its strength and durability, but it also won't limit you in terms of the different size bikes you can carry. While it doesn't tilt away, the main upright does fold flat, to give you full access to your trunk.

With the Curt # C13119 hitch installed on your 2016 Honda CRV, you'll get about 14-3/4 inches of ground clearance. The shank rise on the Trail Rider will bring your bikes 5 extra inches off the ground, so you don't have to worry about possibly scraping the ground when going over pot holes or up a steep driveway.

Several people in our etrailer family actually own this rack and have extremely good things to say about it, so I'm confident you will be very happy with it.

I've attached a video at the bottom of the page so you can see for yourself all the different features the Trail Rider has to offer.