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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I was sent additional mounting materials that don't correspond with my hitch or my bike rack. See the photo below. Are these materials for my Swagman STC2 Bike Rack Item #S64670?
Very stable and simple to use bike rack that works great with my road bike AND with my 29" Big Rippers. It makes loading and unloading the bikes a snap and they are safe and secure for traveling once loaded and secured. I have already logged over a thousand miles hauling bicycles with this rack and highly recommend it. I am a big fan of Yakima roof racks but, honestly, wish I would have went with this setup for my bikes from the beginning.
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This is a well designed rack. Adding and removing bikes is quick & easy. Just set the bike on & slide the padded hook down onto the bike frame to secure it; no straps required. If only one bike is transported, it does not interfere with opening the trunk on our Tesla Model 3. With 2 bicycles the trunk cannot be opened. For 2 bikes the Swagman model that can tilt might be worth the extra 22 bucks. This rack uses a bolt in the receiver hitch instead of a pin. This locks it securely preventing it from moving in the hitch & rattling. It also requires a wrench to remove it, good for theft prevention but one more thing to keep track of. For storage on the vehicle the top bar folds down. For storage in the garage, the left & right bars fold up & you can hang it using one of the hooks.
So far so good. The rack wiggles a bit, but that is expected. I have it on my 2007 Corolla and I have hit 65+ on the highway with it and have not had a problem. I would recommend getting a locking pin. The one included is threaded, which aside from security, makes it harder to take the rack on and off. I would also look into a DIY way to secure the wheels better. I am using some bungee straps which do the job no problem. The two bikes I carry are at the racks capacity.
# 3
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
So far really great! I love the stability my bike has on the rack, fit for my 2021 Honda Civic, and the quality of the material engineered into the design to prevent damage to the cars paint/parts.
Works great even using an electric bike like my Aventon Soltera.
# 4
Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount
This HRSR1 bike carrier will not fit a 2023 Jeep Wrangler JL UNLESS you remove the stock Liddy Light and associated bracket. Upon discovering this, I was able to locate an aftermarket kit which allows for the relocation of the light to just above the rear camera. The kit was easily installed and the bike mount was installed just as easily as the directions explain. The new location of the light is partially obscured with the bikes mounted and, although not ideal, it is adequate and certainly better than total removal. I was unable to find any mention of this situation in the install instructions or reviews prior to purchase of the rack. I just wish I had been aware of this before purchase. I would have rated 5 stars for this product were it not for the slight hiccup. Kudos to etrailer. It is always a pleasure to do business with them. They are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.
JeepIt's sturdy even off-road, and it's simple to take on and off. I've had to use my spare tire twice since owning this rack, and although I have to remove my bike and loosen the bike rack bolts a bit, it comes off and goes back on with minimal effort, which is nice when you're on the Alaska Highway and it's snowing. I've carried my full-suspension bike on this rack for 35k miles all over the U.S. and Canada. I like how my bike fits close to the tire, where I lock it. My tailgate opens without the bike touching the side of my Jeep. Great bang for the buck.
# 5
Saris Bones 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
My previous rack had a metal frame, so I was slightly skeptical about the plastic frame on this rack, but after a year, I can say that it has done the job holding my bike securely in place. I don't have to worry about rust either which is nice.
WOW... Outstanding product, well-engineered, quality materials, easy to install, works as advertised, and a perfect fit to my 2016 KIA Forte5. Not cheap... but, you get what you pay for... can't imagine a better bike rack out there. Great bike rack!
# 6
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Rack is very sturdy and heavy duty. Instructions were terrible. Locking hitch pin would not thread correctly and ended up damaging it. Thankfully the threads on rack were fine and I was able to use the non-locking threaded pin. Would like a replacement locking pin ASAP
For the price, it's a good-quality, sturdy bike rack. I have used it about 5-7 times with no issues. I only used it for one adult and two kids' bikes, but I am sure it can handle four bikes as advertised. It's great that the rack folds upwards when it's not required.
# 7
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Works for my fat tire bike. Once it's set up, it's easy to install and remove. I had to cut out some of the plastic cladding on the underside of my bumper on my 2014 Subaru Outback. Good value. I've had no issues.
GI love the Rack, it is easy for me to handle, (as a 89 yearold rider.), two bikes ride and fit very nicely. Like how it folds down,and how it folds to open the tailgate . Great quality for the money, I would highly recommend this rack
# 8
Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
First rack I've ever purchased I misplaced the end bar used to lock the bikes onto the rack. Can I buy another one?
Audi SQ5Loving my bike rack it looks really stylish on my SQ5. It’s super easy to install, I don’t even need any help, so win win. It’s also sturdy, I have travelled multiple times from ATL to FL without any issues. The only problem is the bottom bar has a hard plastic, which rubs at the bottom of my hatch below the plate. I fixed this by cutting a pool noodle to protect my car by adding it to the bottom over the hard plastic. And added rubber stoppers under the top straps to stop shafting on the trunk spoiler. All and all good buy!
# 9
Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
Extremely well made hitch rack. Fantastic service from etrailer.com
Works well for transporting two 29" wheeled mountain bikes. However, after one year it's starting to rust in several areas (see attached photos), and the front wheel arms are becoming increasingly difficult to raise and lower. Finally the locking cable is extremely rusty as you can see in the attached photo. I'm not sure how durable this rack will be long term.
# 10
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
Nice heavy duty rack. Putting it together is quite simple if you read the instructions. I like the ability to use both a 2" or 1 1/4" receiver. etrailer is very easy to deal with.
Fit Verified: Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack on a 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CR-V, we're going to be test fitting the Inno Fork Lock III Rooftop Bike Rack, part number INA391. We already have our bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. At the rear, we'll have this wheel strap here, which is adjustable along the length of the bike rack to accommodate bikes of different sizes. Then, up at the front, we have this skewer mount which will grip your bike by its fork mounts. With everything installed as it is right now, we're not going to have any issues of clearance between our rear glass hatch and the bike rack, as you can see here. So let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today in our 2006 Honda CRV, we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts BrassKnuckles Rooftop Bike Rack, part number RKY1202. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike attaches to the rack, we'll have three points of contact. We're going to have two movable wheel straps at the front and the rear, and it's movable to accommodate bikes of different sizes. Then we'll also have this wheel hook up at the front around our front wheel, and that'll hold that into place up there.
Inno Roof Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V ina392
Today on our 2006 Honda CR-V, we're going to be test fitting the Inno Multifork Roof Top Bike Rack, part number INA392. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike is attached to this bike rack, excuse me, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. Instead, we'll have a skewer mount up at the front that grips the forks of your bike, then at the rear we have this adjustable rear wheel strap to accommodate bikes of different sizes. With everything installed as it is, we're not going to have any issues of clearance between our rear glass hatch and the bike rack as you can see here. So let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. We'll start with the rear wheel strap, you push this tab at the top, in like so, that releases the strap. And moving up to the front, you'll notice that it's protected by this bracket here, which is actually locked into place, so not only is this locking the bike to the bike rack, but the bike rack is also secured to your roof rack as well.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Thule Circuit XT roof bike rack, part number TH526XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike actually grips to the bike rack, we'll have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. Instead, we'll have a rear wheel strap which is adjustable the length of the bike rack to accommodate bikes of different sizes. Then up at the front here we have a skewer mount which will grip your bike by the fork mounts and secure it into place. The skewer is lockable, so if you we're to install the Thule lock core, you can actually secure your bike and your bike rack to the roof rack as well, because in order to take this off you have to remove the skewer. With everything installed as it is, we're not going to have any issues of clearance between the bike rack and the rear glass hatch, as you can see here.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V rky1270
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Rocky Mounts Switch Hitter Bike Rack, part number RKY1270. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How is this attached to the bike rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. Instead we'll have a rear wheel strap which is adjustable to accommodate bikes of different size, and then we'll have this skewer mount at the front which is gripping our bike by the fork mounts. This top piece is lockable by adding a core in, so you could actually secure your bike rack to your roof rack. At the end here we do have an integrated cable lock as well, which also needs a lock core, so you can secure your bike to the bike rack as well. With everything installed as it is we're not going to have any issues of clearance between our rear glass hatch and the bike rack itself as you can see here.
Does the Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack Suit Your 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Yakima High Road Roof Top Bike Rack, part number Y02114. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike attaches to the bike rack, we're going to have a rear wheel strap here which is adjustable along the length of the bike rack to accommodate different size bikes. Then up at the front it's actually going to grip it by the front tire so you don't have to remove it for the skewer mounts as you would with other bike racks. With everything installed as it is right now there's not going to be an issue of clearance between our rear glass hatch and the bike rack as you can see here. We have an integrated cable lock at the rear, as well as a lock at our rear connection point. You will need to purchase Yakima SKS lock core separately, but they will be key alike for this application.
Does the Yakima HighSpeed Roof Bike Rack Suit Your 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV, we're going to be test-fitting the Yakima HighSpeed rooftop bike rack, part number Y02115. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all. Instead we'll have a rear wheel strap which is adjustable to accommodate bikes of different sizes, then up at the front, we'll have this connector bar with forks with the skewer mount here. This can be removed and you can use this with through axles from 12, 15 or 20 millimeter or the Boost 110 axle as well. With everything installed as it is, we're not going to have any issues of clearance between our rear glass hatch and the bike rack, as you can see here. At the rear we do have an integrated cable lock as well as a lock in our rear connection point.
Fit Verified: Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier on a 2006 Honda CR-V
Today, on our 2006 Honda CR-V, we're going to be test fitting the Rhino-Rack Mountain Trail Rooftop Bike Rack, part number RBC035. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this is gripped to the bike rack: We're not going to have any frame contact at all. Instead, it's going to grip it by the rear wheel here, with this strap that is adjustable to accommodate bikes of different sizes. Then, up at the front, it'll grip it by the fork mounts of your bike with this lockable skewer, so it's going to be secured to the bike rack, as well. With everything installed as it is, we're not going to have any issues of clearance between the rear hatch or if we open up the rear glass hatch, as well.
Pro Series Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CR-V, we're going to be test fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot Platform-Style Two Bike and Four-Bike Rack for 2" Hitches, part number PS63138. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. Right now, we have it in the four-bike configuration, but you can remove this end section here to convert this to just two bikes as well. How it grips your bike into place, we're going to have three points of contact. We'll have this padded frame hook up at the top, which is padded to make sure your bike itself doesn't get scratched up once it's being installed. We have hook-and-loop straps on each wheel and in the wheel cradle to hold this in place. The wheel cradles are adjustable by loosening and tightening these knobs, which will now enable you to fit bikes of different sizes as well as accommodate loading and unloading of bikes as well. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside.
Hollywood Racks Sport-Rider-2 Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV, we're going to be test-fitting the Hollywood Racks Sports Rider 2-bike rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches, part number HR1000. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. A big feature about this bike rack is the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with the bike still attached to gain rear hatch access. To do that, we remove these two pins here at the base. We remove the smaller one first while holding on to the bike rack, and we'll remove the top pin, and it comes down like so. Unfortunately, with this model CRV, you can't open it all the way without making contact with the bike or bike rack first, but you do have some space to get the things you need inside.
Yakima SwingDaddy Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Swingdaddy 4-Bike Rack for 2 Inch Hitches, part number Y42464. We already have a bike on our rack, let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. The cradles themselves are stationary but have this super cush material so your bike's frame won't get scratched up when it's being installed. It will grip your bike at three points. We're going to have two zip strips up at the top and one off to the size, which is going to serve as an anti-sway cradle to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth. We also have two bottle openers on the ends of each arms. And up at the front here we do have a wheel strap around our front bike and that's to keep the bike tire itself from possibly making contact with the vehicle as well.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2006 Honda CR-V
Today on our 2006 Honda CRV we're going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex Swing 4 Bike Rack for 2" hitches, part number TH9031XT. We already have a bike installed on our rack. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. The cradles themselves can move back and forth to accommodate loading. They have these grooves on the inside, so your cables will actually sit in those and not get smashed up against the frame once the bike is installed. It'll grip your bike at three points, with two straps up at the top and one off to the side which will serve as an anti-sway cradle to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth and causing bike to bike contact. We also have an integrated cable lock here at the front.
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