Saris T-RAX Basic 4 Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Recevier) Review

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(More customer reviews)Saris builds bike racks like a brick-you-know-what. The T-RAX is no exception. I regularly haul bikes all over the mountains and by-ways of the Pacific Northwest, this four-place hitch-mounted rack works with my Prius perfectly. I have had this rack for three-plus years and it is going strong. Straps that hold on both the vertical and horizontal axis to keep the bikes in place, there is no issue about rubbing - and they go on and off in seconds. With no hitch-wobble due to the screw-down pin system (seriously, the only major concern I have with my Prius is that I forget bikes are back there). I have been very happy with the Saris T-RAX, it was a bit more than several bargain racks - but has none of the issues which can make hauling bikes a pain, or even dangerous. There are more expensive rack systems available, my opinion (based on several years of use) is that Saris is all-that and more. It is so strong, I leave it on during the week to discourage those who parallel park by braille - no one messes with my back bumper anymore!

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So you and your friends want to go and do some road work? Load 'em up with the T-RAX four-bike two-inch receiver hitch mount bike rack from Saris. Made with many quality features such as a strong and lightweight 2-1/2-inch steel tubing frame, the T-RAX has a tongue weight of 300 pounds with a carrying capacity of 35 pounds per bike. The two-inch receiver hitch mounts is engineered to accommodate almost any bike size. The soft rubber hold-downs and pivoting anti-sways ensure that the rack doesn't make direct contact with the bike frame, yet is adjustable so you can eliminate the wobble and pitch that can damage both of your vehicles.
The HitchTite base connects easily to your hitch receiver, and allows the rack to be tilted for easy rear access. The ratcheting carrier arms with QuickTite knobs secure your bike in one smooth motion, and make it possible to fold them out of your way when they're not in use. Safe and secure, the T-RAX from Saris is a sturdy and easy to use hitch mount carrying system.

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CAR RACK GRABER 1079 R4 HITCH 2 IN 4 BIKE Review

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(More customer reviews)While traveling through Wildwood, Florida. I look back and saw the police cars lights on. I pulled to my right at the next safe off. He was informing me that my Bike rack had broken and one of my bikes was just before hitting the road. One of the arms that support the bikes had broken totally off and was laying in the middle of the intersection. I thinked him, placed the bike inside my RV and continued on my trip. I would have never have thought this would happen. So be told the support arms can and will brake off.

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Saris T-RAX Basic 2-Bike Towing Ball Mount Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a S10 pickup with a topper and my options for a bike rack were limited. This is perfect. It's a little labor intensive to put on and take off but it works... it works well... and I'm very happy with it.

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This bike rack, literally, is built for two. Whether you and a partner want to peddle on a rail-trail, rock hop, or cruise along the boardwalk, the T-RAX 2 bike ball mount system will get you to where you're going--without a hitch. Attach the T-RAX to any conventional trailer ball receiver, then load your bikes, and then you're gone. Made from strong and lightweight 2-1/2-inch steel tubing frame, with a carrying capacity of 70 pounds, this rack is engineered to accommodate almost any bike size.
QuickTite knobs on the ratcheting carrier arms secure your bike in one smooth motion, and make it possible to fold them out of your way when they're not in use. The soft rubber hold-downs and pivoting anti-sways bars direct contact with the bike frame, and is adjustable so you can eliminate the wobble and pitch that can damage both of your vehicles. The HitchTite base connects easily to your hitch receiver, and allows the rack to be tilted for rear access.

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Swagman XP 4-Bike Fold Down Hitch Mount Rack (1.25-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)great bike rack that is very well built, only complaint is the holders are so big it's hard to get most female bikes to fit, I had to modify the outer holder for my wifes bike and am having a hard time finding a bike for my seven year old that will fit.

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Surco BR125 OSI Standard Hitch Mount Bike Rack, 1-1/4" Receiver, Up To 3 Bike Capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried a friend's very similar to this. Also bought a different type that uses the rubber straps for securing. I prefer these plates that screw down. Also, my friend's bolts are shorter, so with bikes with fat bars, you had to use an adapter. Still have to use adapter for one 24" bike, but the 26" bike has enough clearance between bars to slide the bottom plate through. Just wish it would swing down for easier access to liftgate.

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Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)It was really easy to put together and use. It was well packed - it emerged unscathed from a very scathed box. The steel seems thin until you relaize that it is just carrying bikes, not a trailor. It is strong enough and doesn't weigh a ton.
However... It comes in three main pieces that you bolt together. The resulting rack does exactly what it is supposed to. And it is solid. That's almost enough. The problem is that a thief must remove, at most, two bolts to steal your bikes. I used some Locktite on the bolts and cured that little failing. Now the bolts can't come out and the rack is about perfect.

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This Deluxe Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier by Allen holds four bikes and is ideal for weekend biking trips with friends and family outings. A tie-down system securely holds and protects each bicycle while 22-inch carry arms drop out of the way when not in use. Appropriate for two-inch hitches, this carrier includes a strap which eliminates lower bike movement. Minor assembly and simple set up of the carrier is required.
About Allen Bike Racks In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family's bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities.
Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick's son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world.

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Swagman XP Fold Down 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Swagman's claim on this rack is that it:
"provides the ultimate in flexibility to accommodate a variety of bike frame designs"
So I figured I'd spend a little extra $$ on the rack and avoid buying a bunch of crossbars. Unfortunately, the rotating cradles are so big that quite a few bikes (including my GT XCR) start having trouble fitting into them without quite a bit of twisting and pushing, on top of that pretty much render crossbars useless.
It is a good rack but I'd recommend getting the non-rotating cradles if you really want more flexibility in the bikes it can accommodate.

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4-Bike Wheel Cradle Mount Bicycle Carrier Review

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(More customer reviews)This rack is junk. I installed it and placed 3-bikes on it. As soon as I pushed down the ratcheting hold downs, the bottom wire cradles bent down and the bikes were not even close to being secure. There's no way I would trust this rack with any bikes. I returned the item. I had to eat the shipping costs.

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SportRack - A30604 - Hitch'n'Drive 4 Bike Rack - (For 1.25"/2" Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)The rack is OK, but I have two problems with it:
1. The design of the hitch mount that lets you use 2" or 1.25" receivers makes the rack cumbersome to install.
2. The rack uses a threaded bolt, instead of a hitch pin, to attach to the receive. The bolt is an odd size, so it is impossible to lock the rack to the receiver.

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Single arm bike carrier designed to fit race, mountain or touring bikes

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Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This bike rack is finished very nicely with very few exposed nuts and bolts. It comes with anti-sway supports that fold down and attach to the vertical seat post tube on your bike and keep the bike from rocking back and forth while traveling.
It is also very well built but it has a few flaws that are worth mentioning. The integrated locking cable would be handy but it was VERY difficult to stuff back into its storage compartment (located in the vertical support arm) but your mileage may vary. The cable felt like it was longer than its storage space so much pushing and twisting was needed to put it back.
The rack is also very large and VERY heavy, much more so than would appear in the pictures. This could make it a bit awkward to install on your vehicle but it should be very sturdy because it uses a threaded bolt to attach itself to the hitch.
I also noticed that the provided lock for the hitch bolt wouldn't engage if the safety pin was in place. It works fine without the pin but installing the cotter pin doesn't provide enough surface for the lock to grip onto apparently. This could just be a flaw with the one I had so you might have better luck.
I never actually tested this rack with a bike because I wasn't able to install it on my car. The part that goes into the receiver hitch was too long for the hitch on my Honda so the locking bolt holes wouldn't line up. The Thule Ridgeline appears to be very similar to this model (and hopefully has a shorter hitch mount =).

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SportRack - A30404Tw200 - Hitch Rack Escape Twin Arm 2" 4 Bike Towing Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really surprised at the strength and stability of this 4 place bike rack. I've seen other racks that hold this many bikes, and they can be shakey. This one also mounts to your vehicle easily. The bikes attach quickly, easily, and securely. I took a 6 hour drive with four bikes on this rack...and many portions of the trip were gravel roads. The rack held up great, and bikes were secure. It's my new favorite way to carry so many bikes! No more trying to force them into the back of my truck :) Thanks Jack's Tool Shed for this great product, and at a great price :)

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Hollywood Racks HR9200 Traveler 5-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased the 5-bike rack and it is working out pretty well. It is challenging to get all the bikes on the rack only because of the way they make bike frames these days, but you can adjust the rack to hold the bike up in any different number of ways because of extra connecting straps and supports. The company sent the flag (which wasn't included in the original packaging)after we called their 800 number quickly and free of charge. The only problem with the rack is that when you travel on gravel or dirt roads, it bounces around quite a bit. Overall, it is a great product.

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Featuring durable rubber cradles with anti-sway stabilizers, this heavy-duty rack mounts on a 2-inch hitch and holds five bicycles. The rack tilts down for cargo-area access, and the arms fold down when not in use. A "no-wobble" threaded hitch pin prevents rack sway. The rack carries a limited warranty against defects.
About Hollywood Racks Hollywood Racks started in 1973 when they began making trunk racks in the back of our bike shop in Hollywood, CA. As a retailer, the company knew exactly what people needed: good quality products that were easy to use. They earned a great reputation fast and began selling racks to other dealers, and later to the bike companies. Today, Hollywood Racks builds racks the only way they know how: simple, strong, and secure.
Hollywood Racks are built with top-quality materials including high-strength steel, aircraft-quality fasteners, and thick powder coats to withstand the elements. Generous amounts of padding protect bikes and cars, and all of their products are fully covered with a limited warranty. The company's products continue to receive accolades from all the major outdoor sports magazines, and are in demand by everyone from recreational cycling families to weekend warriors to race teams on the road and off.

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Schwinn 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)You have to put a nut for a bolt into a plastic holder to install this rack onto the hitch. The plastic holder stripped after a few weeks and the whole rack can no longer be used! Do not buy this product. Waste of money!

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Get your motor running and head out to your favorite bike trails with the Schwinn 173R hitch rack, which can carry three bikes. Perfect for sedans, minivans, and SUVs, this rack is designed to be installed quickly and without tools. It offers easily adjustable support arms, bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold the bikes, and a narrow frame configuration that fits a wider array of bikes. Its fold-away design allows for rear vehicle access, and it completely folds down for compact, convenient storage. This rack fits 1-1/4" and 2" square hitches.
About Schwinn Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.

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Bike Hitchbiker Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)It is as advertised. The unit itself is well built. The rubber pads that the bike sits on will easily slide back and forth on the bars. I'm thinking of hose clamps on the bar to act as stops. On my 1-1/4" hitch the unit is just a little bit smaller and will pivot 5 to 10 degrees (parallel to the back of the car) even with the hitch pin inserted. Not a big deal as during normal driving (even at 70 mph)it doesn't rock back and forth unless you're going over bumps. The threaded hitch pin is milled at the end to accept a hitch lock, but doesn't come with one. you're on you own for the lock. I bought mine for $70 at wal-mart and thought it was an OK deal

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Master Lock 2896AT Bike Carrier Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used alot of bike carriers, and without a doubt, this is this best one yet. Well made, with heavy gauge steel construction. Very easy to mount the bikes onto it, and the bikes stay securely in place. The best carrier for the most reasonable price.

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2-4 Bike Adjustable Class III/IV Hitch Bicycle Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)After much research we purchased this bike rack. The positive is that the bikes are very secure in the rack regardless of what type of bike it is. The negative is that it fits very loosely in the hitch and there is much more movement of the rack than we anticipated. Seems like there should be a way to make it more stable.

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Swagman 3 Bike Fold Down (2" Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have 3 bikes in my household; mine (Oval Shaped Frame), my wife's (Oval Shaped Frame), and my daughters (Guess what Oval Shaped Frame). The other problem is none of my bikes have a bar across the middle where the tie downs can balance the bikes well.
So this is what happens, once I get it all tied down if I hit to many bumps the bikes shift their position so the majority of the weight is near the ground. This is bad because the back wheel when attached to my car is only 4 inches from the ground, which means if I hit a speed bump the bikes rear wheel is toast. The tie downs tighten so this should not happen, but even after tightening mine until the plastic clip almost broke, my daughters bike had done a 90 degree turn after a speed bump which meant I had to get out, unlock it, spin it back around and then retighten (About a 10 minute job if done right). If I had to do again I would have gotten roof racks, and stored one bike in the trunk. Oh well.
I think rope might help this but it is going to look pretty ghetto.

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