What Hitch Mount Four Bike Rack do you Recommend for Ladies Bikes with out Adapter Bars

Question:

Hello I am looking for a 4 bike rack to use in a hitch on the back of our SUV. 3 of the bikes are womens bikes. Which rack would best be able to accommodate this? I would prefer not to purchase the adapter bar. Thank you.

asked by: Janine

Expert Reply:

To get away with no adapter bars the platform style rack is the way to go.

For a really good option, the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches # SA4026F is one of my favorite choices. This can hold 2 bikes up to 60 lbs and the other 2 bikes up to 35 lbs. and allows you to lock the bikes to the rack and the rack to the vehicle keeping everything secured and safe.

As a premium choice the Inno Tire Hold 4 Bike Platform Rack part # INH142 is an awesome 4 bike rack. It looks better than any other on the market. Allows you to carry 60 lb. bikes in the first two cradles and 40 lbs. in the last two cradles meaning it will be great even if you go to a heavier e-bike in the future. It is heavier at 118 lbs. but I really like having two people load this one or the other one anyway. The huge benefit to this one is the flexibility when loading bikes, you can easily move them anywhere along the wheel tray to keep them from hitting. This can be tough on the other 4 bike racks. Check out the video I did on this one also linked.

expert reply by: Randy B