What Bike Rack do You Recommend for Transporting a 4-Inch Fat Tire and Mountain Bike on 2012 Outback
Question:
I’m looking for a bike rack that will hold a 4inch fat tire bike and a regular mountain bike. The hitch is on a 2012 Subaru Outback I think it’s a 1 inch or a 1 and 1/4 inch. Do you have anything that will work?
asked by: Casey L
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have a 1-1/4" hitch like the Curt Hitch # C12290 on your 2014 Subaru Outback. It is important to note that they do not make 1" hitch receivers. However, it is important to know whether you have a 1-1/4" or a 2" receiver. I went ahead and attached a helpful FAQ article that shows how to measure your hitch. I recommend measuring the inside height and width of the inside of the receiver tube to be sure.
For a great compatible bike rack, I recommend the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes # SA4412B-FB. This bike rack is compatible whether you have a 1-1/4" or a 2" hitch. There are many benefits to the Freedom. Firstly, since the cradles adjust anywhere on the central mast, you do not need to worry about using a bike frame adapter bar for women's bikes, children's bikes, or bikes with a step-thru frame. Also, since this model comes with cradles that fit bikes up to 5 inches wide, it is perfect for your 4-inch fat tire bike. It comes with a 60 pound per-bike weight capacity, but it is important to note that you are limited to 35 pounds per-bike if you happen to have a Class I rated 1-1/4" hitch (there is no reduction for Class II 1-1/4" or 2" hitches). The Freedom accommodates bike wheelbases of 48 inches long and comes with a convenient 8-inch rise for additional ground clearance to prevent scraping/bottoming out. For theft deterrence, I recommend using the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # SA3022 along with the etrailer Cable Lock # e98891.
As with all bike racks, I recommend making sure that you do not exceed the weight capacity of the hitch. Doing so is extremely unsafe.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Saris Bike Racks with 1-1/4" and 2" Shanks
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Saris Racks
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- Saris
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Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Fat Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
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- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Saris
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